Lawmakers and advocates from around the country work hard for our veterans in committee hearings and floor debates. Happy Veterans Day!

🚨Votes are expected soon in the House and Senate on H.R. 5371 - the continuing resolution that could end the longest government shutdown in American history. Follow along with FastDemocracy.

Our co-founder Sara Baker shares why we built TranscriptAI and what it means for everyone working under the dome. TranscriptAI gives you: 🧠 AI-powered summaries of hearings 🎥 Searchable videos ⏰ Time back for what matters most Read Sara’s reflection: vist.ly/4dd78

What’s the difference between a bill’s first and second readings? 🏛️ ➤ First reading: Procedural - the bill is introduced & sent to committee. ➤ Second reading: Debate & amendments before the vote. One starts the process. The other shapes it. ⚖️

Bills are only half the story. Now you can track federal & state rules, notices, and comment periods - right next to your legislation. Regulatory Tracking is live in FastDemocracy ⚡ Stay informed. Stay ahead.

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⏱ Introducing TranscriptAI — your virtual assistant in every committee room and every floor debate. Watch debates. Read transcripts. Create clips. Save time. Learn more -> vist.ly/4cntd

Forget haunted houses and killer clowns - what could be scarier than not knowing what's going on in your state legislature?! Happy Halloween from FastDemocracy! 🎃

Advocacy just got an AI upgrade. FastDemocracy’s AI summarizes bills, flags changes, listens to hearings, and compares legislation across states - giving advocates the clarity and speed they need.

The bill you’ve been following just passed committee - what happens next? 🏛️ The process can vary from state to state, but here’s the typical path a bill takes to become law. ⚖️

Accurate, timely, and reliable legislative information - that’s what drives meaningful advocacy. We’re proud that seasoned leaders like Ray McCarty of the Associated Industries of Missouri trust FastDemocracy to keep them informed when it matters most.

North Carolina took center stage in the redistricting fight when SB 249 passed its House & Senate last week. The current bill looks nothing like the one introduced in March. FastDemocracy’s AI quickly & accurately summarizes what changed - and why it matters. #NCLeg #Redistricting

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Prefiling has started for Florida's 2026 legislative session. One bill already making headlines is HB 133, which would lower the firearm purchase/transfer age from 21 to 18. #FLLeg

Your voice matters - and it shouldn’t be hard for you to use it. FastDemocracy’s Contact a Legislator feature lets you send messages straight to your state legislators in just a few clicks. Simple. Direct. Fast. 📢 Try it today: FastDemocracy.com

There has been very little movement on the House Resolution meant to fund and re-open the government, and there's little indication that anything will change with today's votes in the Senate. #Shutdown

Redistricting has become a political flashpoint. Our CEO Grant Campbell reflects on what’s lost when we rely on headlines, articles, and other people's interpretations instead of reading the bills ourselves.

We're on day seven of the federal government shutdown. www.npr.org/2025/10/06/g...

The Senate is expected to reconvene today for another round of votes on measures that could potentially end the shutdown: H.R. 5371, the House-backed measure to fund the government through Nov. 21, and S. 2882, Senate Democrats’ alternative plan. Follow along with FastDemocracy.

It's Obamacare health insurance prices — and how much help 24 million Americans will get with their premiums — that are in dispute.

🚨 Last week, Michigan’s House just passed HB 4160 - the “no stricter than federal” bill. Next stop: the Senate. #MiLeg

From the @nytimes.com: No Progress With Government Shutdown a Day Away [GIFT ARTICLE] 👇 www.nytimes.com/2025/09/29/u...

🚨 Federal funding expires at midnight Sept 30. If the Senate doesn’t pass a short-term bill by then, the government will shut down starting Oct 1.

Fun fact: you can track "election" bills with FastDemocracy and be the first to know when these bills are filed, hearings are scheduled, and votes are cast.

Due to ongoing legal challenges, the new redistricting maps in Missouri are far from a done deal. #moleg #redistricting

Mid-decade redistricting legislation has been moving quickly. Here's where things stand today in Texas, California, and Missouri. #redistricting #txleg #caleg #moleg

Lawmakers aren’t waiting until January, and you don’t have to either. Pre-filing for the 2026 session is already underway in some states. FastDemocracy shows you every bill as soon as it's filed so you can stay on top of what's coming.

Words of wisdom from Co-Founder Sara Baker.

🧠 Knowledge is key to effective advocacy 🔎 In seconds, find out who represents you in your state legislature - and exactly where they stand. 👉 Try it here: FastDemocracy.com

Here's the timeline so far for Missouri's redistricting bill (HB1) that passed out of the state House this afternoon. Now it heads to the state Senate. #moleg #redistricting

📍Last week, Missouri introduced HB1, legislation that would redraw the state's congressional maps. Since then, the bill has received one vote of approval from the full House. HB 1 is moving quickly. Keep up with FastDemocracy. #moleg #redistricting

ICYMI Last Night: Legislative push to gerrymander Missouri congressional map advances #moleg #mogov missouriindependent.com/2025/09/04/l...

#moleg has officially joined the redistricting fight. In a special session called by Gov. Kehoe, legislators introduced HB 1 to create a new GOP-leaning district and eliminate Democrat Rep. Emanuel Cleaver’s seat. Hearing: Sept. 4, 12 PM CST. Updates: FastDemocracy.com.

Missouri Gov. Mike Kehoe is calling state lawmakers back to Jefferson City to redraw the state’s eight congressional districts. The decision follows President Donald Trump’s redistricting demands before the 2026 midterm elections.

Campaigns decide who gets the job. Governance decides how the job gets done. And if we want a healthier democracy, we need everyone to be invested in both.

⏰ Keep up with redistricting efforts across the country. 👉 Try it here: FastDemocracy.com

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The redistricting fight continues in Texas. Republicans have filed a bill that would punish Democrats who broke quorum with a $500 fine for each day they're absent. #txlege

🗳️What happens after November? How do we stay engaged once candidates are in office or ballot initiatives are passed? #democracy

📍 California’s Redistricting Showdown California just passed AB 604, ACA 8, and SB 280 - a legislative package that could reshape the state’s congressional map. #caleg

A thoughtful and insightful reflection on working in our fast-paced and often grueling political landscape from FastDemocracy Co-Founder Sara Baker 👇 vist.ly/432ft

What is HB 4, the redistricting bill introduced by Texas Republicans that has caused some Democrats to leave the state?

SB 10 in Texas requires public schools to display the Ten Commandments in a way that is 'conspicuous' bit.ly/4fyVa8b

Congress is back in session in just 23 days. Which bills are you tracking when they come back?

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Who else is at #NCSLsummit this week? Come visit us!

At least 51 Texas House Democrats left Texas today and broke quorom over House Bill 4. Here'e the bill👇

A bill in New York would make daylight savings time permanent. Do we support this? Or do we just want more sleep? bit.ly/4lNJKjq