Pocket Congress: Accessible and Comprehensive Congressional Information
Pocket Congress is an iPhone application developed by Rajeev Bhatia. It falls under the category of Education & Reference, specifically in the Books subcategory. This free app provides users with easy access to information on the actions of their representatives and Congress as a whole.
With Pocket Congress, users can stay informed by viewing recent votes in Congress. Additionally, the app allows users to find their Representative by simply entering their zip code. Users can also explore Congresspeople's votes on recent bills, accompanied by brief descriptions about them and trends on how they vote. The app even provides the option to call their office directly.
One of the standout features of Pocket Congress is the ability to search for recent bills and browse through 30 years of historical data. Users can search by category, such as "healthcare" or "environmental," or by bill name. Advanced users can even search by bill number. For each bill, the app displays its stage in the legislative process and a summary of the bill text authored by the Congressional Research Service.
Pocket Congress also offers the convenience of sharing links to specific bills and congressmembers, making it perfect for educating friends or spreading the word on social media. The app has garnered positive feedback, with Congressman Jeff Jackson describing it as "very cool" and well done.
