- U.S. Senate passed bill to reduce and remove orbital debris https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/118/s447/summary 162 comments space
- Is there a website like this for the Indian Parliament? GovTrack.us: Tracking the U.S. Congress https://www.govtrack.us/ 2 comments india
- Exposed Congressman Rep Brad Sherman Who is Trying to ‘Shut Down’ Crypto and Gets His Biggest Donations From Big Banks, is Up for Re-election Next Year in 2022. Let's vote him out? Any Californians here like me who can help? I'll be voting for whoever is against him next year. https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/brad_sherman/400371 31 comments bitcoin
- Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez [D-NY14]’s 2020 legislative statistics. https://www.govtrack.us/congress/members/alexandria_ocasio_cortez/412804/report-card/2020 11 comments politics
- GovTrack pauses operations https://www.govtrack.us/ 7 comments politics
- Hillary Clinton, Barack Obama, and Joe Biden all voted yea for the Secure Fence Act of 2006, A bill providing for the construction of seven hundred miles of double fencing along the U.S.-Mexico border. https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/109-2006/s262 36 comments politics
- List of who voted yea or nay for expanded patriot act (H.R. 5606) https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/114-2016/h403 20 comments politics
- Congressional bill proposes to amend the Fair Labor Standards Act to reduce Puerto Rico's minimum wage to $4.25 an hour https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/114/hr4900/text 8 comments politics
- Today marks the three year anniversary since we lost Internet activist Reddit co-founder Aaron Swartz. (Nov 8 '86 – Jan 11 '13). It's been three years of inaction on the passing of Aaron’s Law Act to reform the Computer Fraud and Abuse Act under which he was charged. Let's have a conversation. https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/114/hr1918 1337 comments technology
- Hello Reddit! I'm Josh Tauberer, civic hacker and founder of GovTrack. AMA. https://www.govtrack.us/ 38 comments politics
- Cloture on S.Amdt. 1221 (Hatch) to H.R. 1314 (TPP Fast Track) https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/114-2015/s183?utm_campaign=govtrack_feed&utm_source=govtrack/feed&utm_medium=rss 11 comments politics
- Wall Street whipped votes in Congress to re-allow the use of federally insured customer deposits to gamble on derivatives. See if your 'Representative' was whipped https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/113-2014/h563 5 comments politics
- Cloture on S.J.Res. 19: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to contributions and expenditures ... https://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/113-2014/s261 4 comments politics
- This new bill is being proposed by Ted Cruz: S. 2416: A bill to apply laws that restrict the political speech of American citizens to media corporations. Can anyone expand further what this is all about? https://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s2416?utm_campaign=govtrack_feed&utm_source=govtrack/feed&utm_medium=rss 7 comments politics
- H.R. 6566 Just Passed. It Gives Authority To Congress Over Funeral Homes and "Fatality Planning" in the Even of Mass Fatalities http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/hr6566/text 5 comments politics
- S. 1404: A bill to prohibit the consideration of any bill by Congress unless the authority provided by the Constitution of the United States for the legislation can be determined and is clearly specified. [x-post /r/watchingcongress] http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/s1404?utm_campaign=govtrack_feed&utm_source=govtrack/feed&utm_medium=rss 7 comments politics
- Link of who voted for what for the bill that is to defund phone collection program. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/113-2013/h412 208 comments technology
- On Agreeing to the Amendment: Amendment 42 to H R 2397. Congress denies amendment to defund NSA surveillance. Here's how your congressman voted. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/votes/113-2013/h398 8 comments politics
- Reddit, I worked in the Senate. Let me tell you this: Emails/letters are not NEARLY as effective as a phone call. Phone call stats are reported to the Senator the SAME DAY. Letters can take weeks. Call your Senators office about CISPA. Be respectful and prompt. It only takes a minute. Do it now. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/members 7 comments technology
- John Tanner Fairness and Independence in Redistricting Act: "To prohibit States from carrying out more than one Congressional redistricting after a decennial census and apportionment, to require States to conduct such redistricting through independent commissions, and for other purposes." http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/hr278 4 comments politics
- Bill H.R. 748: "To require all persons in the United States between the ages of 18 and 25 to perform national service..." - sponsored by Rep. Charles Rangel [D-NY13] Feb 15, 2013 http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/113/hr748? 5 comments politics
- H.R.4183 - Weekend Voting Act - Support the bill that changes the outdated practice of voting on a Tuesday http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/hr4183 403 comments politics
- Sec. 2117 of HR 1, passed by the Republican led House in 2011, cut funding for Embassy Security and Maintenance http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bills/112/hr1 6 comments politics
- GovTrack has a beautiful website http://www.govtrack.us 31 comments web_design
- Federal Restricted Buildings and Grounds Improvement Act of 2011. Under the law, any building or grounds where the president is visiting — even temporarily — is covered, as is any building or grounds “restricted in conjunction with an event designated as a special event of national significance." http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-347 3 comments politics
- H.R. 2028: Private Student Loan Bankruptcy Fairness Act of 2011 http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-2028 6 comments politics
- If SOPA doesn't work, this is what they'll try next. And it'll be much harder to defeat. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-1981 24 comments politics
- How to support OWS from the comfort of your home. http://www.govtrack.us/ 33 comments politics
- Where can I find a link to how congress voted for Obama's wartime actions in Libya? I can't seem to find it on govtrack. http://www.govtrack.us/ 7 comments politics
- Why is this not bigger news? http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-67 6 comments politics
- Why is this not bigger news? http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=h112-67 3 comments reddit.com
- Republicans' proposed "balanced budget" constitutional amendment makes exception for wartime http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=hj112-2 4 comments politics
- Dennis Kucinich introduced legislation which changes a corrupt private money system using bank credit for money, into a sustainable and just system based on using government created money: The National Employment Emergency Defense Act ("NEED") HR 6550 would solve the unemployment crisis... http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h111-6550 4 comments politics
- Senate passed S. 258 (Saving Kids From Dangerous Drugs Act of 2010): Dianne Feinstein wants increased penalties for any edible products combined with medical marijuana in California and other states that provide relief for patients http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-258 4 comments politics
- Rep. Charles Rangel introduces HR.5741, universally drafting 18-42-year-olds, male and female, for military or other purposes. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h111-5741 199 comments politics
- A bill has been introduced (H.R. 4995), the End the Mandate Act, to restore the freedom to make our own health insurance decisions without coercive force by the IRS, and other Federal agencies. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h111-4995 22 comments politics
- Johnny come lately Teabaggers - How about you throw your goddamn rocks and cut gas lines to these hypocrite Socialist Republicans that voted in 2003 for the $549 Billion Prescription Drug Plan. The Teabaggers don't have principals, but are a bunch of Partisan Terrorist. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/vote.xpd?vote=h2003-332 6 comments politics
- McCain's S.3081, Sec 5: An individual, including a citizen of the United States, [clip] may be detained without criminal charges and without trial for the duration of hostilities against the United States or its coalition partners [clip]. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=s111-3081&version=is&nid=t0%3Ais%3A49 57 comments politics
- "Senate Bill 787 will change federal jurisdiction over "navigable" water, to give the FEDERAL GOVERNMENT CONTROL OVER ALL WATER EVERYWHERE!! This bill ignores state water law authority and the Fifth Amendment.of the U.S. Constitution." http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=s111-787 5 comments politics
- S. 908: Iran Refined Petroleum Sanctions Act (GovTrack.us) http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-908 4 comments politics
- S 436: A BILL To amend title 18, United States Code, to protect youth from exploitation by adults using the Internet, and for other purposes. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=s111-436 10 comments technology
- Democrats Introduce Bill to repeal Presidential term limits http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=hj111-5& 11 comments politics
- Obama could be President for Life. Repeal of 22nd Ammendment about term limits underway. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=hj111-5 13 comments politics
- This AIPAC-funded, Jewish Democrat and 146 other House Representatives want to declare war on Iran. http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=hc110-362 5 comments reddit.com
- H.R. 393: Universal National Service Act of 2007 http://www.govtrack.us/congress/billtext.xpd?bill=h110-393 3 comments politics
- HR 847: Recognizing the importance of Christmas and the Christian faith -- Passed: 372 to 9 http://www.govtrack.us/congress/bill.xpd?bill=hr110-847 9 comments politics
Linking pages
- UPDATE: Bitcoiners Who Use Tor – Be Warned! https://news.bitcoin.com/update-bitcoiners-use-tor-warned/ 2033 comments
- Nebraska G.O.P. Draws a Tougher Map for Obama - The New York Times http://fivethirtyeight.blogs.nytimes.com/2012/09/23/nebraska-g-o-p-draws-a-tougher-map-for-obama/ 315 comments
- How I changed the law with a GitHub pull request | Ars Technica https://arstechnica.com/tech-policy/2018/11/how-i-changed-the-law-with-a-github-pull-request/ 285 comments
- ‘You are ripping us off’: A Florida newspaper calls for Marco Rubio’s resignation - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2015/10/28/you-are-ripping-us-off-a-florida-paper-calls-for-marco-rubios-resignation/ 276 comments
- The 113th Congress is historically good at not passing bills - The Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/07/09/the-113th-congress-is-historically-good-at-not-passing-bills/?tid=rssfeed 244 comments
- No Congress in four decades has been paid more to do less than this one - The Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/08/13/no-congress-in-four-decades-has-been-paid-more-to-do-less-than-this-one/ 144 comments
- Members of Congress trade in companies while making laws that affect those same firms - The Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/members-of-congress-trade-in-companies-while-making-laws-that-affect-those-same-firms/2012/06/23/gJQAlXwVyV_story.html 60 comments
- Trump says he has done more by this point than anybody since FDR. Sort of. - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2017/06/12/trump-says-hes-done-more-by-this-point-than-anybody-since-fdr-sort-of/ 40 comments
- The very few times Hillary Clinton and Bernie Sanders disagreed in the Senate - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/the-fix/wp/2016/02/06/the-rare-times-that-hillary-clinton-and-bernie-sanders-disagreed-in-the-senate/?amp%3Btid=ss_tw&postshare=451454762357703 40 comments
- Yes, the Senate is ignoring hundreds of bills passed by the GOP House. But it’s always that way. - The Washington Post http://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/wp/2014/08/08/yes-the-senate-is-ignoring-hundreds-of-bills-passed-by-the-gop-house-but-its-always-that-way/ 38 comments
- As it turns out, Democrats can both investigate and legislate - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/politics/2019/05/23/it-turns-out-democrats-can-both-investigate-legislate/ 24 comments
- 60 percent of the bills Trump has signed into law have been one page long - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2017/07/05/60-percent-of-the-bills-trump-has-signed-into-law-have-been-one-page-long/ 22 comments
- Announcing the Congress API - The New York Times http://open.blogs.nytimes.com/2009/01/08/introducing-the-congress-api/ 20 comments
- The Senate may be developing an electoral college issue - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2017/04/10/the-senate-may-be-developing-an-electoral-college-issue/ 14 comments
- 60 percent of the bills Trump has signed into law have been one page long - The Washington Post https://www.washingtonpost.com/news/politics/wp/2017/07/05/60-percent-of-the-bills-trump-has-signed-into-law-have-been-one-page-long/?amp%3Butm_term=.84981bc96c64&tid=sm_tw 11 comments
- Which Congressman Misses The Most Votes? - Vocativ http://www.vocativ.com/usa/us-politics/congress-absenteeism/ 9 comments
- My failures: Civic technology ideas that didn’t quite work. | by Joshua Tauberer | Medium https://medium.com/@joshuatauberer/my-failures-civic-technology-ideas-that-didn-t-quite-work-c73ecf730032 6 comments
- Which Senator Votes No More Than Anyone Else On The Floor? - Vocativ http://www.vocativ.com/usa/us-politics/senate-votes-no/ 6 comments
- After Gov. Scott Walker took office, bills moved faster through the Wisconsin Legislature - Wisconsin Watch https://www.wisconsinwatch.org/2018/08/after-gov-scott-walker-took-office-bills-moved-faster-through-the-wisconsin-legislature/ 6 comments
- The big hurdle — “mens rea” — that could derail criminal justice reform | by GovTrack.us | GovTrack Insider https://medium.com/govtrack-insider/the-big-hurdle-mens-rea-that-could-derail-criminal-justice-reform-e199b45c5455#.npsfcgqs7 6 comments