Do you know many other people who care as much about this bill as you do? Starting a grassroots movement is a challenging task, but if there are a lot of people who care about this issue who aren’t being heard, it can be worth the effort.Įach bill’s study guide is a little different - we automatically choose which questions to include based on the information we have available about the bill.īill study guides are a new feature to GovTrack.
If there isn’t an organization you like, maybe you need to do the next best thing: Make one! Grassroots movements form all the time when many people care about an issue that isn’t getting enough attention. You can help that organization accomplish its goals by volunteering for them or donating some money. If there are, and you agree with their positions and methods, you may want to join or support that organization. Are there any organizations interested in this bill? Try using your favorite search engine to find out. Advocacy organizations, think tanks, caucuses and other legislative stakeholders are constantly working to influence whether a bill passes. It’s nigh impossible for one person to make a significant change in a democracy, but as a group you can make a difference. The best way to impact a bill is to get help. What do those statements tell you about the bill?ĭo the statements agree about what the bill would do?
This information could be helpful context for understanding the bill. Where do they fall on the GovTrack Ideology-Leadership Chart? We publish an analysis of members’ cosponsorships to give an idea of where each member falls on the political spectrum, and how much influence they have in Congress. What committees are they on? If they are on a committee this bill was assigned to, they will have greater influence over its passage. Where do they represent? Is this bill uniquely important to the sponsor’s constituents? Here are some other factors to consider when thinking about the bill’s sponsor, all of which can be found on the sponsor’s page: The most immediate thing you might notice about the sponsor is their party. Similarly, you’ll find a list of cosponsors at the top of the details tab. The sponsor's GovTrack page provides information about their history and recent actions in Congress. The bill’s primary sponsor is displayed at the top of the overview tab.
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