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Legislation & Civic Action

Follow bills, find your representatives, learn government, and make your voice heard.

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Veteran legislationTrack bills affecting veterans and military families.Find your legislatorLook up your current representatives by address.Military Spouse CommissionRead about the commission and its inaugural meeting.

Learn & participate

Politics 101Start with the Constitution and how government works.California legislative processFollow a bill from idea to law in Sacramento.Federal legislative processLearn how Congress makes federal law.Constitution historyThe origins and ratification of the Constitution.Understanding the ConstitutionBrowse its Articles and Amendments.California governmentExplore state and local government.Federal governmentUnderstand the three branches and federal agencies.Draft your policyCreate a one-page policy proposal for a legislator.