Should Congress have to approve military actions against Iran?
Congress may consider action this week on authorizing military force against Iran. Tell your representatives where you stand.
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.
Epstein
How Congress should handle public disclosure, oversight, and victim protections as the Epstein investigation files come under renewed scrutiny.
In the news
News stories that connect to live legislation. Every briefing has an action.
John Eastman disbarred over efforts to overturn 2020 election
A California court has disbarred attorney John Eastman for violating professional ethics in connection with the 2020 election. Eastman plans to appeal the decision. (sources: theguardian, nytimes, nbcnews, ap, cbsnews)
Take action on 2 bills
Trump announces ceasefire agreement between Israel and Lebanon
Trump reported that Israel and Lebanon have reached a 10-day ceasefire following discussions in Washington. The announcement followed conversations with leaders from both nations. (sources: politico, thehill, foxnews, dw, france24)
Take action on HR7006Kanye West postpones concert in Marseille amid concerns
Kanye West has postponed his concert in Marseille, France, following concerns from government officials regarding his previous remarks. The interior minister has expressed reservations about West's presence in the country. (sources: wsj, nytimes, nbcnews, independent, 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.
This matters because the Federal Reserve has major power over interest rates, lending, and crisis response, but current law limits how much of that work the Government Accountabil…
The Federal Reserve and CFPB play central roles in the U.S. economy — setting interest rates, regulating banks, and protecting consumers. How their watchdog is chosen and what aut…
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 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…
Hearing scheduled (Apr 16)
Hearing likely scheduled (Apr 16)
In the news across 20 outlets in the last 48 hours, with a floor vote likely soon.
In the news across 49 outlets in the last 48 hours, with a floor vote likely soon.
This bill matters because it would make domestic terrorism a more formal, permanent part of how the federal government organizes investigations, reporting, and training for at lea…
Bills to act on now
Ranked by timing, significance, and momentum — the most consequential outreach opportunities surface first.
Bill would require more aircraft to add collision-warning tech
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-13)
Farmers and forest owners could get disaster aid money up front
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-13)
States could exclude more wildfire-related air pollution data
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-13)
States could avoid some air penalties for pollution they did not cause
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-13)
RED Tape Act
Floor consideration scheduled (Week of 2026-04-13)
To amend the FISA Amendments Act of 2008 to extend the authorities of title VII of the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act of 1978 through October 20, 2027, and for other purposes.
Floor consideration likely scheduled (Week of 2026-04-13)
HR4219 Targets Invasive Species in Wildlife Refuges
Hearing likely scheduled (Apr 16)