Should the FBI need a warrant to search Americans communications?
Right now, federal agents can search Americans emails, texts, and calls without a warrant. That power expires Thursday — and the Senate is voting on a bill to extend it for three more years.
Some clergy could rejoin Social Security after opting out
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-27)
Disaster victims could keep more money after losses and wildfire payments
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-27)
Preschool and pre-K teachers could get a classroom supply tax break
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-27)
Bill would help identify Jewish troops buried overseas under wrong markers
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-27)
Farm and food programs would run through 2031 with new land security rules
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-27)
Meta & YouTube Child Safety Trials
The growing wave of verdicts and legal scrutiny around child-safety and social-media addiction harms.
What people are acting on
The issues driving the most constituent messages this week.
Meta & YouTube Child Safety Trials
The growing wave of verdicts and legal scrutiny around child-safety and social-media addiction harms.
Should Congress have to approve military actions against Iran?
Ensuring that military decisions involve congressional oversight.
Immigration and ICE
In the news
News stories that connect to live legislation. Every briefing has an action.
U.S. reviews Iran's proposal for Strait of Hormuz
The White House has discussed Iran's proposal to end its blockade on the Strait of Hormuz. U.S. officials emphasize that any agreement must include a nuclear deal. (sources: nbcnews, aljazeera, wsj, independent, reuters)
Take action on 4 billsTrain collision in Indonesia kills 14, injures dozens
A train collision near Jakarta resulted in multiple fatalities and injuries. An investigation has been ordered by the president. (sources: nytimes, bloomberg, theguardian, aljazeera, ap)
Take action on HR971
Man charged with attempting to assassinate Trump at gala
A man has been charged with attempting to assassinate Trump during a media gala in Washington. The Justice Department has announced formal charges against him. (sources: washingtonpost, aljazeera, cbsnews, pbs, nbcnews)
Take action on 2 billsThis 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.
This matters because changes at the White House could face more formal historic-preservation review than they do now. That could shape how quickly or easily the government can rep…
Major changes to the White House can affect security, history, public trust, and the look of a national landmark. This bill would make those projects go through more review before…
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…
This bill matters because it would change voter registration from a system that often relies on a sworn statement into one that requires citizenship paperwork. That could stop som…
This bill could change how people start using many everyday devices. Age checks would move to the operating system level, so one device account could affect access across many app…
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-27)
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-27)
A floor vote is likely soon.
A floor vote is likely soon.
This bill matters because it would draw a line between normal FCC regulation and government pressure over political viewpoints. The FCC often has power when communications compani…
Bills to act on now
Ranked by timing, significance, and momentum — the most consequential outreach opportunities surface first.
Some clergy could rejoin Social Security after opting out
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-27)
Disaster victims could keep more money after losses and wildfire payments
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-27)
Preschool and pre-K teachers could get a classroom supply tax break
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-27)
Bill would help identify Jewish troops buried overseas under wrong markers
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-27)
Farm and food programs would run through 2031 with new land security rules
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-27)
U.S. forces would have to leave fighting with Iran without new approval
Floor consideration likely scheduled (Apr 28)
Lewis and Clark Regional Water System Expansion Feasibility Study Act
Hearing likely scheduled (Apr 29)