Congressional Transparency: Who is Behind Legislative Changes?
This new act enhances legislative transparency by requiring the disclosure of names of Members of Congress responsible for adopted amendments and provisions in bills. This allows citizens to easily identify who specifically influences the law, potentially increasing accountability and making it easier to evaluate their actions.
Key points
Disclosure of Amendment Authors: After an amendment to a bill is adopted, the name of the Member of Congress who submitted it will be publicly available.
Accountability for Bill Provisions: For key committees (e.g., appropriations), names of Members responsible for specific provisions in bills will be disclosed.
Information in Legal Documents: These names will be included as footnotes in official versions of bills, making them easy to identify.
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