119th Congress
Independent · Nonpartisan · Reader-supported
Civic Intelligence

Understand Congress. Empower your vote.

We translate complex legislation into three questions: What does it do, so what does it change, and now what happens next.

Bills tracked
3
Questions per bill
100%
Nonpartisan
100%
Free & open
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Our Method

Every bill, three questions.

01 — The Text

What.

Plain-English explanation of what the bill actually proposes — stripped of procedural filler, acronyms, and legal scaffolding.

For example“Caps the out-of-pocket cost of insulin at $35/month for anyone with private insurance.”
02 — The Stakes

So what?

Who it affects, why it matters, who benefits, who loses — and the real-world tradeoffs, without partisan framing.

For example“Helps ~8M diabetic Americans. Drugmakers say it could slow R&D. CBO projects $14B in savings.”
03 — The Path

Now what?

Where the bill stands, what comes next on the legislative calendar, and concrete ways you can actually engage.

For example“Passed Senate 68–31. Heads to House Energy & Commerce. Your rep sits on that committee.”
On The Floor

Recent bills.