Congress Today
Daily schedules and activities of the House and Senate, plus loads of information on the legislative system. From your About.com Guide.

Why We have a House and Senate
Why do we have two chambers in Congress, the House and Senate? Since members of both are elected by, and represent the people, wouldn't the lawmaking process be more efficient if bills were considered by only one body? From your About Guide.

Salaries and Benefits of U.S. Congress
How much do Members of Congress make? Do they pay Social Security? Do they draw retirement? From your About.com Guide.

How Bills Become Laws
From introduction to presidential signature or veto, a simple step-by-step of the legislative process from your About.com Guide.

Letters to Congress
Tips for writing effective letters to elected officials. From your about.com Guide.

How to Order a Flag Flown Over the Capitol
U.S. Flags flown over the Capitol Building can be ordered from any U.S. Senator or Representative. Here's how.

Legislation Short, Yet Sweet
A series of  historical Presidential Proclamations and Executive Orders that in very few words had dramatic impact. from your About.com Guide.

Coming Out in Congress - Three Who Have
National Coming Out Day - Oct. 11, 2000 - will have special significance for three Americans who hold the distinction of being openly gay or lesbian and serving as Members of the United States Congress. From your About Guide.

CongressLink
A classroom-friendly service for teachers and students of history, politics, civics, and related subjects in upper elementary schools through college who want to pursue the study of Congress.

Acronym Finder
If you have any CONGINT (Congressional Interest), like in the JCCIC, you'll love Acronym Finder. Look up over 70,000 acronyms and abbreviations. It's fun and fast!

Biographical Directory of Congress -- 1774 to Present
A Congressional search engine listing biographical information on every person who has ever served in the United States Senate, House of Representatives, President, or Vice President.

CapitolWatch.com
This new site up-to-the-minute reports on Congress votes and legislation. See how your Congressmen voted on any issue. Subscribe for a daily email update. Currently free.

Center for Responsive Politics
A non-partisan, non-profit group in D.C. that studies the effect of money on Congressional actions. Campaign contributions and Congressional travel are just 2 of their databases.

Congressional Budget Office
Since 1974, the CBO has been providing Congress with objective, timely, nonpartisan analyses needed for economic and budget decisions. A very good idea, indeed.

Contacting Congress - Find Your Representatives
A great site! Get addresses, phone numbers, web sites and bios simply by clicking your state. Also tips for writing Congress, Subcommittees and much more. Simple and fast.

Congressional Directory - Roll Call
Roll Call offers up a very nice interface for finding and contacting your US Senators and Representatives.

Congressional Telephone Directory
Phone and office numbers of all Senate and House members, committees, and offices. Not fancy, but complete. From the Clerk of the House.

Congressional Research Service Reports
Go here for research on the legislative session, the Federal Budget process, Presidential actions, and much more. Offers great reports by government authorities.

C-SPAN - Capitol Question
Congressional scholar llona Nickles provides answers to C-SPAN's viewer questions. Great resource!

Find Out Who Your Representatives Are
Simply enter your 5 or 9-digit zip code and C-SPAN will supply you with a list of your state's U.S. Senators and U.S. Representatives from your district. You can also compose and send them email, or type and print out a letter for mailing. 

Mojo 400 Biggest Congressional Contributors
Can you really buy Congress? Mother Jones News has compiled this list of 400 corporations and individuals who give the most money. You can also search the list.

Mr. Smith Emails Washington
Mr. Smith allows you to send the same email message to one, many, or all member of the US Congress, President, VP, etc. It's a slick forms based service of InfoSearch.

National Taxpayers' Union
A non-profit group tracking Congressional action on issues that impact taxpayers. Use Rating of Congress to find out how your members of Congress voted on tax-related issues.

Rules of the US House of Representatives
From the Library of Congress, the rules by which legislation is introduced and debated in the House.

Speakers of the House
Biographies and archives of the Speakers of the House of Representatives from the 1st Congress through the 105th. From the Clerk of the House.

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