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CivicLens
Open-source, multi-platform app that helps people understand what Congress is doing through plain-language bill summaries.
Founder & Lead Engineer
2025 - Present
About This Project
A cross-platform application (web, iOS, Android) that transforms raw legislative data from the Congress.gov API into clear, neutral, and approachable content. Users can browse bill feeds, read AI-generated plain-language summaries, track bills on personal watchlists, and explore member profiles. Built with a focus on transparency and civic education.
Key Features
- Multi-platform clients (web, iOS, Android) with shared API
- AI-powered plain-language bill summaries
- Congress.gov API integration for real-time legislative data
- Personal watchlists and topic-based filtering
Technology Stack
React
Node.js
TypeScript
SwiftUI
Kotlin
PostgreSQL
Congress.gov API