About WhatsUpCongress
WhatsUpCongress is a free, non-partisan civic transparency platform that gives every American direct access to how their government operates — where money goes, how lawmakers vote, and which programs can help them right now.
Our Mission
Democracy works best when citizens are informed. Yet the data that describes how our government functions — who votes for what, who donates to whom, where tax dollars go — is buried across dozens of government websites in formats that require expertise to interpret.
WhatsUpCongress was built to change that. We pull data directly from official U.S. government APIs and present it in plain language, accessible to anyone — whether you are a policy researcher, a first-generation voter, a journalist, or a parent trying to understand how a new bill might affect your family's healthcare coverage.
We are particularly focused on serving low-income Americans who are most directly affected by legislation and who have historically had the least access to tools that explain how government decisions impact their lives.
What WhatsUpCongress Covers
Bill Tracker
Real-time tracking of legislation with plain-language AI summaries and impact tags for welfare, healthcare, and education.
Legislator Profiles
Voting records, sponsored bills, committee assignments, and campaign donor breakdowns for every Senator and Representative.
Campaign Finance
Who funds your lawmakers — top donors, PAC money, and industry contributions sourced directly from FEC filings.
Economy Dashboard
Real-time national debt counter, tax allocation breakdown, and BLS economic indicators. No spin, no propaganda.
Assistance Navigator
Plain-language guides to SNAP, Medicaid, housing, and other public programs — with direct application links.
Non-Partisan
WhatsUpCongress presents government data without editorial framing. We do not endorse any political party, candidate, or ideology.
Our Data Sources
Every piece of data on WhatsUpCongress comes directly from official U.S. government APIs. We do not editorialize, alter, or selectively omit government data.
Editorial Standards & Non-Partisanship
WhatsUpCongress does not endorse any political party, candidate, or ideology. Bill impact tags are generated algorithmically based on keyword analysis of official bill titles and are not editorial judgments. AI-generated plain-language summaries are clearly labeled and are intended to make complex legislative language accessible — they are not advocacy.
Legal Disclaimer
The information provided on WhatsUpCongress is for general informational and educational purposes only. While we strive to present accurate, up-to-date data sourced from official government APIs, WhatsUpCongress makes no representations or warranties of any kind about the completeness, accuracy, or reliability of the information.
WhatsUpCongress is not a law firm and does not provide legal, financial, tax, or professional advice. Nothing on this site constitutes legal advice.
WhatsUpCongress and its operators are not responsible for any errors, omissions, or outcomes resulting from the use of information on this platform. Use of this site is at your own risk.
Questions or Feedback?
WhatsUpCongress is a community-oriented project. If you find a data error, have a feature suggestion, or want to report an issue, we want to hear from you.