By John McCaslin, The Washington Times

House Republicans and Democrats have spent the past several months debating whether to continue spending taxpayer dollars to name projects after themselves, from byways to bridges to buildings. Now comes the time to act.

A deadline has been set for noon tomorrow for lawmakers to be original cosponsors of legislation that will be introduced by Rep. Michael McCaul, Texas Republican.

"The legislation I am introducing is simple," says Mr. McCaul. "It would prohibit federal funds from being used for any project named after a sitting member of Congress."

A House rule is in place prohibiting naming federal buildings after current members, but as the congressman points out it does not extend to other entities that receive federal funds.