We collaborate with key technical personnel in and around Congress to improve legislative processes by enhancing operations, transparency, and public access to procedural legislative information. The focus is on civic tech initiatives that make legislative data more discoverable and useful for both congressional staff and the public.
Foster a strong relationship between the House Digital Service and Civic Tech DC to find opportunities for engagement with important congressional stakeholders — ultimately increasing efficiency and transparency in legislative operations.
Primarily DMV area, but open source and available for national use. Technological roadblocks were gathered organically from Congressional Staffers during the Annual Congressional Hackathon. These needs were compiled by a member of the American Governance Institute (AGI) and shared with Civic Tech DC (CTDC). The AGI–CTDC relationship continues as an ongoing partnership. Everyone is welcome no matter your skill level or background. We especially need help with:
Building tools to tackle common technological roadblocks that make congressional staff’s work difficult, while increasing transparency so constituents can better understand their representatives' activities.
🏠 Why This Matters
🚀 Our Impact
🌍 Geography / Reach
🤝 Community Partners
American Governance Institute (AGI).
📖 Our Story
📇 Current Project Volunteer Contacts
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Role & Focus
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Alex Gurvich
🧩 Project Lead
@Alex Gurvich
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alex.b.gurvich@gmail.com
Cameron Peltz
🛠 Volunteer Developer
@Cameron Peltz
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