Know your representatives
Look up your elected officials and their official contact information.
Find elected officials →Civic learning · Original sources first
How to Participate in Government
Find officials, follow laws and public proceedings, and use reliable information to participate in civic life.
Practical ways to take part
Follow proposed laws
Read a bill's actual text, amendments and legislative status.
Track bills →Check voting rules
Use official state and local election sources for registration, dates and voting procedures.
Voting information →Observe public business
Read committee hearings, published government reports and official proceedings.
Congressional records →Before sharing political claims
Look for the original speech, full video, order, bill text or court document. Check its date and status. Distinguish an allegation from a verified event, and a proposed rule from one already in effect.
More independent journalism, verification and public-record links
Participation is not endorsement
People can disagree about policies and leaders while using the same constitutional institutions, official records and public resources. This guide is designed for civic learning and participation regardless of party or viewpoint.