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opencongress.us – nonpartisan platform to track legislation in real-time, vote on bills, rate actions, and compare representatives with public opinion.

Empowering 20+ million young Americans to reshape democracy

Why opencongress.us?

Real-Time Alerts & Tracking

Plain-language summaries, instant notifications for bills, topics & reps.

Crowdsource Public Opinion

Vote Yay/Nay, upvote/downvote actions — see real public sentiment.

Engage & Mobilize

Contact reps, share votes, community feed — built for young users.

Trusted by Citizens Like You

Young Americans are using opencongress.us to stay informed and demand accountability.

"Finally makes Congress understandable — changed how I follow politics."

— Sarah K., 24

"Comparing rep votes to public opinion is eye-opening."

— Marcus T., 29

"Best civic app — notifications keep me informed."

— Jamie L., 22

20.1M+

Young Americans ready to engage

How opencongress.us Works

1. Search and Track Legislation

Find bills by name or topic → view details, status & history. Stay informed on progress.

2. Subscribe to Personalized Alerts

Log in → select bills/topics/reps → get email/site notifications on updates. Never miss key moments.

3. Vote on Bills

Find a bill → vote Yay/Nay → see aggregated public opinion in real time.

4. Rate Specific Actions

View events (hearings, votes) → upvote/downvote → add granular feedback on performance.

5. Compare Representative Votes with Public Opinion

View your reps → see how their votes align (or differ) from majority user opinion. Drive accountability.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is opencongress.us really nonpartisan?

Yes — 100% nonpartisan & nonprofit. Raw data + crowdsourced opinion, no editorializing.

How is my data used?

Aggregated anonymously for public sentiment. We never sell personal data.

Where does the bill data come from?

Official congressional sources + real-time APIs, enhanced with plain-language summaries.

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