Bill would put lawmakers' names directly in the text of laws they shaped

What does this do?

HR 3507 would require committee chairs to publicly identify which members added amendments or specific provisions to a bill. For major spending and tax bills from committees such as Appropriations, Ways and Means, and Finance, chairs would also have to name who is responsible for each individual provision. Those names would appear as footnotes in the official published text of the legislation, including in the final enacted law.

Who does it affect?

The bill directly affects members of Congress and how they handle legislation. The broader audience includes everyday Americans, journalists, watchdog groups, and voters who want to understand how laws are made.

Why does it matter?

Currently, it can be difficult for the public to identify which lawmaker added a specific provision or spending item to a bill. Attaching names directly to the text of the law would create a searchable paper trail tied to the final enacted legislation.

Where does it stand?