The House's $50 million club

Of the 389 House members requesting earmarks in fiscal 2026, 31 can claim at least $50 million headed to projects they supported. Nearly half of these leading members are appropriators.

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Note: When earmarks have multiple sponsors, each supporting member is credited here with the full amount appropriated to the project

Source: House & Senate Appropriations Committees, CQ Roll Call analysis
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