OpenCongress

OpenCongress: Free Open-Source Platform for Government Data & News

A free, open-source web platform providing official government data with news and blog coverage, giving you the real story behind Congress.

What is OpenCongress?

OpenCongress is a free, open-source web platform that aims to increase government transparency and civic engagement. It brings together official government data with news and blog coverage to provide a more complete view of what's happening in the U.S. Congress.

Some key features of OpenCongress include:

• Profiles of Members of Congress, including their voting records, campaign finance data, interest group ratings, and recent news mentions
• Pages for bills and resolutions, showing their full text, summaries, status, sponsors, co-sponsors, votes, and related blog posts
• Tools to track legislation, get email updates, and share information through social media
• Public forums to discuss issues and bills

The goal of the site is to make the legislative process more accessible and engaging to the public. It uses civic software and open data to empower citizens to get involved in their government.

OpenCongress Features

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