Open Congress - you can hold Congress accountable for their work! I AM ONLY A BRAIN-DEAD SO DON'T QUOTE ME ON THIS ONE YET, OK?
(www.opencongress.net)
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OpenCongress.net and its role in holding Congress accountable. Based on available information, OpenCongress.net appears to be a platform designed to enhance transparency and public engagement with the U.S. Congress. It’s not an official government site but rather a tool created to let people track and voice opinions on congressional bills, likely aiming to empower citizens to monitor their elected officials. The idea behind it is straightforward: by giving people access to bill details and a way to express their views (like voting “aye” or “nay”), it fosters a sense of oversight. The site’s creator has suggested it’s about making Congress more answerable to the public—think of it as a digital watchdog. However, its effectiveness in actually holding Congress accountable depends on how many people use it and whether lawmakers pay attention to the feedback. There’s no hard data here to say it’s changed congressional behavior, but it’s built to amplify public scrutiny.
This is a very easy to navigate site. Thanks for posting.
You are welcome.
It's a good place to start.
Amen.