Better Congress
Joseph Goolic News iPhoneiPadiPod touch
Better Congress is a free News app for iPhone and iPad by Joseph Goolic. Rated 5.0/5 from 3 ratings. Requires iOS 15.1. Updated August 3, 2026.
- Rating
- 5.0
- 3 ratings
- Price
- Free
- on the App Store
- Size
- 89 MB
- Age 17+
- Updated
- Aug 3
- 2026 · v1.1.0
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About Better Congress
Finally, an app that makes Congress make sense. Better Congress brings you real-time information about what's happening in Washington—explained in plain English, not legal jargon. AI-Powered Summaries Complex bills summarized in seconds. Request an AI explanation of any legislation and actually understand what it means for you. All of Government in One Place • Congressional bills, votes, and the Congressional Record • Member profiles with voting records and committee assignments • Supreme Court justices and their decisions • Executive orders and federal actions • Local government (NYC & New York State) Find Your Voice • Discover who represents you in Congress • Comment on bills and join community discussions • Bookmark what matters to you • Get notified when things change Always Current Data synced directly from Congress.gov and official sources. No waiting for updates—see what's happening now. Whether you're following a specific bill, researching your representatives, or just curious about how laws get made, Better Congress puts civic engagement in your pocket. Democracy works better when everyone understands it.
What’s new
Version 1.1.0 · Updated August 3, 2026
Bug fixes and major app updates such as an improved navigation feature
App privacy
The developer, Joseph Goolic, reported these privacy practices to Apple.
Data Used to Track You
The following data may be used to track you across apps and websites owned by other companies:
- Contact Info: Physical Address, Other User Contact Info
- Search History: Search History
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data, Other Usage Data
- Sensitive Info: Sensitive Info
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Data Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected and linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Physical Address, Email Address, Name, Phone Number, Other User Contact Info
- Search History: Search History
- Usage Data: Product Interaction, Advertising Data, Other Usage Data
- Sensitive Info: Sensitive Info
- Diagnostics: Crash Data, Performance Data, Other Diagnostic Data
Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization, App Functionality, Other Purposes
Data Not Linked to You
The following data, which may be collected but is not linked to your identity, may be used for the following purposes:
- Contact Info: Other User Contact Info
Used for: Analytics, Product Personalization
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