Privacy Policy

How TheBillRoom.org handles your data

Effective date: April 10, 2026

What We Collect

TheBillRoom.org is designed to minimize data collection. We do not require user accounts, logins, or personal information to use this site.

When you visit, our server may automatically log:

  • IP address
  • Browser type and operating system
  • Pages visited and timestamps
  • Referring URL

This data is stored in standard web server logs and is used solely to monitor site performance and troubleshoot issues.

Bill View Tracking

We track which bills are viewed (by bill ID, not by user) to power our "Trending Bills" feature. This data is anonymous and cannot be used to identify individual visitors.

Cookies

TheBillRoom.org does not set first-party cookies. Third-party services loaded on the site (such as Bootstrap CDN and Google Fonts) may set their own cookies according to their respective privacy policies.

Third-Party Services

We use the following external services to operate the site:

  • Google Fonts — Serves web fonts. Subject to Google's Privacy Policy.
  • Bootstrap CDN (jsDelivr) — Serves CSS/JS framework files.
  • Font Awesome CDN — Serves icon fonts.

We do not use Google Analytics, Facebook Pixel, or any advertising trackers.

Data Sources

The legislative data, campaign finance data, and lobbying disclosures displayed on this site are sourced from public government APIs:

  • GovTrack.us — Bill metadata and status
  • Congress.gov (Library of Congress) — Bill subjects and cosponsors
  • Federal Election Commission (FEC) — Campaign contribution data
  • Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act (LDA) — Lobbying filings

AI-generated summaries and conflict analysis are produced using OpenAI's GPT-4 model. These are clearly labeled on each bill page and should not be treated as authoritative legal analysis.

Accuracy & Disclaimer

TheBillRoom.org strives to provide accurate, up-to-date information about U.S. Congressional legislation. However, we make no warranties or representations, express or implied, regarding the accuracy, completeness, or reliability of any content on this site, including AI-generated summaries, conflict-of-interest analysis, campaign finance data, or lobbying disclosures.

The information provided is for general informational and educational purposes only and should not be construed as legal, financial, or professional advice. AI-generated content may contain errors, omissions, or outdated information. Users should always consult official sources — including Congress.gov, the FEC, and official bill text — for authoritative information.

TheBillRoom.org, its operators, and contributors shall not be held liable for any damages, losses, or consequences arising from the use of or reliance on information presented on this site.

If you believe any information on this site is inaccurate or misleading, please contact us and we will review and correct it as soon as possible.

Children's Privacy

TheBillRoom.org is a general-audience civic information resource. We do not knowingly collect personal information from children under 13.

Data Sharing

We do not sell, rent, or share any user data with third parties. We do not run advertisements.

Contact

If you have questions about this privacy policy, contact us at [email protected].

Changes to This Policy

We may update this policy as the site evolves. Changes will be posted on this page with an updated effective date.