Democracy isn't a spectator sport.
Open America transforms the chaotic firehose of federal lawmaking into clear, primary-source data that any citizen can act on.
"The truth exists — but it's hard to find. We give you direct, primary-source data from congress.gov, normalized, timestamped, and explained in plain language." — Open America
What we build
Bill overviews. Simplified summaries of active legislation — the title, sponsor, policy area, and action history in one view.
Legislator dashboards. Every member of Congress with their voting record, committee assignments, sponsored bills, and contact info.
Personal watchlist. Star a legislator or a bill. We'll keep tabs on them and surface anything that moves.
Public API. The same data, served as JSON. Build apps, research, journalism — open access.
Who it's for
Voters wondering "Who represents me — and what are they doing?"
Activists organizing campaigns and calls to action.
Students & educators seeking citation-grade research.
Journalists looking for trustworthy, structured political data.
Developers building apps or integrations using our public API.
Our values
Transparency
Primary-source data. No spin. No middlemen.
Clarity
Legislation in plain English. No legalese required.
Self-sovereignty
We host our own infrastructure. We don't rent the truth.
Accessibility
Free where it matters. Premium where it helps.
Empowerment
Tools for action — not just passive info.
Get involved
Sign up for early access. Follow your representatives. Track bills. Get alerts on what matters to you.
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