We Are IssueVoter

Yes. IssueVoter is not affiliated with any political party, think tank, or lobbyist group. We are a non-profit organization dedicated to providing nonpartisan information about legislation affecting your daily life.

We pull direct quotes from the bill, lawmakers, and experts. Every bill summarized on IssueVoter is presented with supporting and opposing arguments so you can make an informed decision. One could argue that every bill has some bias, but at IssueVoter, we focus on summarizing what the bill will do.

IssueVoter compiles “SUPPORT” and “OPPOSE” data on each bill and shares it directly with lawmakers and their staff. We only share your opinion with the lawmakers who represent you. Monthly Donors gain access to being able to send a message along with their opinion on each bill.

No. IssueVoter will never share any identifying information about you. We do not share your contact information with any third parties.

IssueVoter focuses on legislation that matters most to our democracy. We track bills scheduled for floor votes, not in suspension of the rules, that allow debate time, as these tend to be the more significant and controversial issues. We also monitor bills gaining traction on Congress.gov, helping you stay informed about legislation you may have heard about, while we aren't sure when a floor vote may be happening.

Our approach is purposefully objective - we don't choose bills based on media coverage or special interests. Instead, we alert you when your voice has the highest likelihood for impact, and where constituent opinions have more opportunity to influence votes.

As a bonus, our Monthly Sustaining Members get to help select one additional bill each month for coverage. For information about membership and becoming a member, head here.

When you sign up, you'll choose the issues that matter to you and receive alerts about relevant bills. You can always adjust these preferences in your profile. Plus, you can track all legislation, both passed and pending, on our Bills page.

Looking ahead, we aim to expand our coverage to state-level legislation. If you're interested in helping us grow, we'd love to hear from you! You may contact us here.

We know you’re busy, so we try to keep emails to a minimum. You can sign up for customized, real-time alerts to “support” or “oppose” bills directly from your inbox! Choose from 15 issue categories and receive no more than 3 emails per week.

You can also receive weekly round-ups of new bills and return to the IssueVoter site to share your opinions. Change or configure your email settings at any time on your profile page.

Beyond new bills, our weekly IssueVoter newsletter shares blog articles, opportunities to get involved, and more. If you’d prefer not to skip these insider updates, you can unsubscribe anytime.

As the legislative branch of the U.S. government, the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate are responsible for introducing and voting on new legislation.

Members of Congress write, discuss, and debate new bills before they vote on them. If a bill passes in the House, it’s passed to the Senate. If it passes in the Senate, then it’s sent to the president who may sign it into law. If the president chooses to veto the bill, rather than sign it, Congress can override the veto with a two-thirds majority vote in both chambers.

Members of Congress consider their constituents’ interests and opinions before they vote — which is where you come in! By sharing your opinion with your representatives on IssueVoter, you’re contributing to the lawmaking process.

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