There is perhaps no more important role the federal government has than providing national security. However, various special interests have been using this for their own benefit at the expense of the American people. As has been consistent for decades, several businesses have been using the defense bill to protect their industries, which has led to waste, inefficiency, and unnecessary spending with the taxpayers footing the bill.

Shortly before adjourning for Thanksgiving, House Republicans met in private to vote on rules proposals for the 115th Congress, which begins on January 3. Among the proposals considered by the conference was one that would bring back earmarks.