AI data centers are expanding. What tradeoffs matter most?
New data centers can bring jobs, investment, and computing capacity, while also affecting electricity demand, water use, local control, and grid costs. Tell officials what priorities matter most to you.
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.
Redistricting petition to force a House vote
H.R.4889 would limit most mid-decade U.S. House map redraws. The petition asks House members to force a vote.
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.
HR2853 Targets Retail Theft with New Federal Center
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
U.S. funds could not back foreign shrimp farming or exports
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
Bill funds 2027 military projects and veterans’ care
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
More well-run banks could wait longer between federal safety exams
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
State police standards agencies could get FBI criminal history records
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pushes back against Elon Musk during testimony (cbsnews); Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial (aljazeera)
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.
Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial
OpenAI CEO Sam Altman pushes back against Elon Musk during testimony (cbsnews); Sam Altman says Elon Musk wanted 90 percent of OpenAI in high-stakes trial (aljazeera)
Take action on 5 bills
Trump comments on Americans' finances during Iran negotiations
President Trump stated he does not consider Americans' financial situations while negotiating with Iran. His remarks come amid ongoing discussions related to the conflict. (sources: cbsnews, washingtonpost, usatoday, pbs, nytimes)
Take action on 3 billsRussia conducts extensive drone strikes on Kyiv and other cities
Russia has launched a series of drone attacks on Ukraine, particularly targeting Kyiv. The strikes have resulted in casualties and significant damage to residential areas. (sources: cbsnews, thehill, upi, aljazeera, bbc)
Take action on 4 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.
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…
The bill matters because it could move retired military aircraft from storage into public view. It may help preserve Navy aviation history while avoiding new federal upkeep costs.…
This law reshapes how much Americans pay in taxes, what government benefits they can access, and where the federal government spends its money for years to come. The permanent tax…
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.
HR2853 Targets Retail Theft with New Federal Center
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
U.S. funds could not back foreign shrimp farming or exports
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
Bill funds 2027 military projects and veterans’ care
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
More well-run banks could wait longer between federal safety exams
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
State police standards agencies could get FBI criminal history records
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-05-11)
Dental Care for Veterans Act
Hearing likely scheduled (May 20)
SAFE STEPS for Veterans Act of 2025
Hearing likely scheduled (May 20)