Should Congress vote before U.S. military action involving Iran?
The House could take up a new Iran war-powers resolution this week. See the current bill, check how lawmakers voted last time, and tell your officials where you stand.
Senate border-security funding drafts are out
Senate committees released draft funding language for ICE, Border Patrol, DHS technology, and related security spending. Tell your senators what you support, oppose, or want changed before the May 15 committee deadline.
AI data centers and local power bills
A Utah data-center project is drawing attention. Track related bills on power demand, water, tax incentives, and public costs.
Vehicle kill switch / impaired-driving technology mandate
Review the No Kill Switches in Cars Act and tell officials what vehicle-safety technology rules you support.
Gerrymandering and voting maps
A recent Supreme Court ruling is changing how states draw congressional districts, and the Senate has a hearing next week. Tell Congress what rules you want for voting maps.
White House ballroom security funding
Congress is debating proposed security funding tied to the White House ballroom project.
FISA Section 702 warrantless surveillance
Track Section 702 extension and reform bills, including warrant rules for FBI searches of Americans communications.
What people are acting on
The issues driving the most constituent messages this week.
Congressional approval for military action involving Iran
Follow the latest war-powers fight and tell your officials what role Congress should play.
AI data centers and local power bills
A Utah data-center project is drawing attention. Track related bills on power demand, water, tax incentives, and public costs.
Glyphosate / Farm Bill liability provisions
Track proposals affecting pesticide warnings, liability, and farm policy, then tell officials where you stand.
In the news
News stories that connect to live legislation. Every briefing has an action.
Trump and Xi Discuss Trade, Taiwan, and Iran in Beijing Meeting
U.S. President Donald Trump is visiting Beijing for discussions with Chinese President Xi Jinping amid ongoing trade tensions and the conflict in Iran. The summit marks a significant diplomatic engagement between the two nations. (sources: nbcnews, theguardian, cbsnews, usatoday, bbc)
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Ceasefire with Iran is on life support, Trump states
Trump commented on the status of the U.S.-Iran ceasefire agreement during a press briefing. He indicated that the agreement is facing significant challenges. (sources: cnn, cbsnews, independent, bbc, pbs)
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Iran war hits home as gasoline prices fuel significant U.S. inflation jump
US faces rising costs with Iran war driving energy prices, inflation higher (aljazeera); Inflation Soared to 3.8% in April, Driven by Gasoline Prices (wsj)
Take action on H.R.3109This week in Congress
What's actually being voted on, marked up, and debated — updated daily.
Bills you should know about
Substantive bills with broad relevance, real public attention, or meaningful movement in Congress.
Farm bills shape who gets federal farm help, how food aid works, and how rural communities get support. This bill would keep those programs running through 2031 and change several…
Housing is expensive in many places because too few homes get built, and this bill tries to remove some of the barriers that slow building down. It matters because even small dela…
Credit card payments often depend on networks chosen before the customer ever pays. This bill would give stores more say in that process for many cards. It could affect fees, paym…
This bill matters because many young people use apps, games, social media, and school tools that collect a lot of personal data, and current federal law does not fully cover teens…
This bill matters because it could change the rules for many of the apps and websites that kids and teens use every day. It tries to reduce serious harms and give families more co…
Many Medicare patients deal with obesity or weight-related health problems, and this bill could make treatment easier to get. It could open the door to more counseling options and…
Drawing heavy public attention on Congress.gov this week.
This bill matters because it would change both what people pay the federal government and what help they can get from it. Many households and businesses would keep lower taxes, bu…
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
Bills to act on now
Ranked by timing, significance, and momentum — the most consequential outreach opportunities surface first.
U.S. funds could not back foreign shrimp farming or exports
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
HR2853 Targets Retail Theft with New Federal Center
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
Resolution memorializing law enforcement officers killed in the line of duty.
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
Making appropriations for military construction, the Department of Veterans Affairs, and related agencies for the fiscal year ending September 30, 2027, and for other purposes.
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
Calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community.
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
Affirming the alliance between the United States and the Republic of Korea.
Markup likely scheduled (May 13)
Allies could buy U.S. defense gear together through one lead country
Markup likely scheduled (May 13)