Empowering the
People's Voice
BetterCongress.org is an experimental civic platform that helps you read, follow, and engage with U.S. legislation—clearly, easily, and openly.
In a time when Congressional decisions impact every aspect of our lives, we believe understanding what's happening in Congress shouldn't feel like decoding legal jargon or navigating clunky government websites.
That's why we built BetterCongress: a space where legislation becomes readable, lawmakers become accountable, and public opinion becomes visible.
Our platform
isn't just a library
it's a conversation hub for civic engagement. Whether you're a policy nerd, a student, a journalist, or just a curious citizen, this is your space to speak up and connect over what matters.
What we do
We make Congress interactive and social.
On BetterCongress.org, you can:
Explore bills in
plain, accessible
language
Like and
share legislation with
your community
Comment on
any bill, senator,
representative, or
committee
Join the public
conversation around
the laws shaping
your life
Take over the podium
Most platforms show you what
Congress is doing. We let you respond.
BetterCongress is built for community-powered democracy—where transparency isn't just available, it's usable, and where participation feels as natural as commenting on a post.
Help Us Build the Future
A future where:
Elected officials are
accountable.
Legislation is clear.
The public has a voice in
real time.
If you believe that democracy should be understandable and interactive, we invite you to help us grow.
This project is 100% independent and we rely on support from people like you to stay online, improve our tools, and keep civic dialogue alive.