S.Res. 517 — A resolution expressing opposition to congressional spending on earmarks.

This section states the sense of the Senate (1) condemning the use of congressionally directed spending and community project funding (i.e., earmarks) to direct and appropriate taxpayer dollars; (2) reaffirming the previous ban on earmarks and committing to restore it permanently and immediately; and (3) affirming the need for Congress to reduce overspending to address inflation.