Understand What's Really in Congressional Bills
Cut through the complexity. Get clear, simple explanations of the legislation that affects your life.
Plain English
Complex bills explained in simple terms
Real Impact
See how legislation affects your community
Stay Informed
Track bills from introduction to law
Recent Congressional Bills
Stay informed about the latest legislation making its way through Congress
Don Young Recognition Act
This bill is currently under consideration in Congress. For more details, please view the full bill.
Colorado River Indian Tribes Water Resiliency Act of 2022
This bill is currently under consideration in Congress. For more details, please view the full bill.
Abolish Trafficking Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill is currently under consideration in Congress. For more details, please view the full bill.
Hualapai Tribe Water Rights Settlement Act of 2022
This bill is currently under consideration in Congress. For more details, please view the full bill.
A bill to authorize leases of up to 99 years for land held in trust for the Confederated Tribes of the Chehalis Reservation.
This bill is currently under consideration in Congress. For more details, please view the full bill.
Energy Security and Lightering Independence Act of 2022
This bill is currently under consideration in Congress. For more details, please view the full bill.
A bill to amend the Not Invisible Act of 2019 to extend, and provide additional support for, the activities of the Department of the Interior and the Department of Justice Joint Commission on Reducing Violent Crime Against Indians, and for other purposes.
This bill is currently under consideration in Congress. For more details, please view the full bill.
Butterfield Overland National Historic Trail Designation Act
This bill is currently under consideration in Congress. For more details, please view the full bill.
Trafficking Victims Prevention and Protection Reauthorization Act of 2022
This bill is currently under consideration in Congress. For more details, please view the full bill.
Learn How Government Works
Understanding the process helps you stay engaged with democracy
How Bills Become Laws
From introduction to presidential signature
Senate vs House
Understanding the two chambers of Congress
Committee Process
How committees shape legislation
Civic Engagement
How to contact your representatives
Fun Fact
The name Senate comes from the Senate of the Ancient Roman Republic. Each senator serves for 6 years, but there is no limit to the number of terms they can be elected for.