# Better Congress — Lets Make Congress Better!

> AI-powered summaries and real-time data on US government actions. (iPhone/iPad app by Joseph Goolic.)

- Source: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-congress/id6753778528 (this page in markdown: same URL + `.md`)
- Developer: [Joseph Goolic](https://appshunter.io/developer/1730081045)
- Category: News, Lifestyle
- Price: Free with in-app purchases
- Rating: 5.00/5 from 3 App Store ratings · 1 written reviews indexed
- Age rating: 17+
- Requires: iOS 15.1 · 89 MB
- Languages: American English
- Released: 2025-10-17
- Data updated: 2026-08-07
- Monetization: free with in-app purchases
- User reviews in markdown: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-congress/id6753778528/reviews.md

## What is 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.

## Key features

- AI-powered bill summaries
- Real-time government data
- Member profiles and voting records
- Supreme Court decisions
- Executive orders tracking
- Community discussions on bills
- Personalized notifications

## Pricing and in-app purchases

Base price: Free.

**One-time purchases**

| Purchase | Price | Type |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Coffee Tip | $0.99 | one-time |


## Recent user reviews (1 of 1)

All indexed reviews: https://appshunter.io/ios/app/better-congress/id6753778528/reviews.md

### 5/5 — This is what America needs

*2026-01-28*

This app is genius. I can finally track what our congress is doing and comment. I wish more people would join and stayed informed

## Frequently asked questions about Better Congress

### What is Better Congress?

Better Congress is an app designed to make understanding government actions easier. It provides AI-powered summaries of complex bills and real-time data on congressional activities, member profiles, and executive orders.

### Does Better Congress have ads?

No, Better Congress does not contain advertisements. The app is free to download and use, with optional in-app purchases available.

### What kind of government information does Better Congress provide?

It offers data on Congressional bills, votes, the Congressional Record, member profiles, Supreme Court decisions, executive orders, and federal actions. It also includes local government information for NYC and New York State.

### How does Better Congress help me find my representatives?

The app allows you to discover who represents you in Congress. You can also comment on bills, join community discussions, bookmark important information, and receive notifications about changes.

### Is the information in Better Congress up-to-date?

Yes, data is synced directly from Congress.gov and official sources, ensuring it is always current. You can see what's happening now without waiting for updates.

### What is the age rating for Better Congress?

Better Congress has an age rating of 17+, indicating it is intended for mature audiences due to the nature of political and legal information.

### On which devices can I use Better Congress?

Better Congress is available on iPhone, iPad, and iPod devices, supporting a range of Apple mobile products.

### How often is Better Congress updated?

The app was last updated on April 12, 2026, with version 1.0.9. This indicates a relatively recent update, suggesting ongoing development and maintenance.

## Version history (last 5 releases)

### 1.1.0 — 2026-08-03

Bug fixes and major app updates such as an improved navigation feature

### 1.0.9 — 2026-04-12

Onboarding updates to help with bills topics and curating relevant bills to users!

### 1.0.8 — 2026-02-18

A Map of the United States and Local Government Pages!

### 1.0.7 — 2026-01-27

Google Ad Support and various Bug fixes in the UI

### 1.0.6 — 2026-01-19

Congress Reports have been added to quickly update users on what happened each day in Congress

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*Data collected daily from the US App Store and indexed by [AppsHunter](https://appshunter.io/). User reviews are verbatim App Store reviews. Ratings, prices and chart positions refresh continuously; this snapshot is from 2026-08-07.*