earmarking

The new measure would expand the reach of the current one by earmarking nearly 40% of the funds to homelessness prevention and affordable housing.

The new measure would expand the use of that money by earmarking funds to homelessness prevention and housing development.

Since Congress brought back the legislative process known as earmarking in 2022, few lawmakers have been as successful at securing funds for their district as Rep. Ken Calvert.

Lowe said he had talked with state legislators about earmarking more money to continue the program over the next several years.

More than two dozen candidates have already expressed interest in running, and labor unions, super political action committees and other groups have begun earmarking millions of dollars for TV ads.