America’s Public Resource Desk

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Federal spending. Legislation. Elections. Courts. Public data. Oversight. Participation. A human-curated front door to the primary sources Americans are already paying for.

01Money
02Laws
03Elections
04Records
05Oversight
06Participation

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Your federal taxpayer receipt.

Turn any federal-tax amount into a clear, shareable breakdown using the federal government’s final FY2025 spending figures.

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Primary-source directory

Public information without the maze.

Every link below leads to an official public record or a clearly identified nonprofit public-interest source. Descriptions tell you what each source is actually useful for.

Editorial standard

Useful before impressive.

Resources are chosen for public value, provenance, and practical usefulness. Official sources come first. Independent sources are labeled. Every original tool publishes its method and limitations.

01Primary sources first
02No partisan ranking
03Methods in public
04Corrections welcomed

Start with your question

Find the right civic tool.

Every Federal Dollar

Where does federal spending go?

Search federal contracts and grants, then follow the source to the official award record. This is not a complete ledger of all government spending.

 Bill Truth Pages

What does a bill actually say?

Find primary text, sponsors, actions, votes, amendments, and cost sources. Read the official text alongside any summary.

 Every Election Calendar

Where can I check election deadlines?

Choose your state and follow official registration, ballot, polling-place, and result sources. Confirm dates with your election office.

 Public Comment Deadlines

How can I comment on a federal rule?

Find federal documents with open comment windows, then check the official notice for the deadline and submission instructions.

 Promise & Outcome Tracker

How can I track a public commitment?

Record a promise with its source, owner, deadline, and measurable outcome in a private tracker. A missed deadline alone is not proof of misconduct.

 Federal Agency Atlas

Which federal agency handles this?

Find agency responsibilities and official websites, with paths to spending, public records, oversight, and contact information.

 FOIA Request Builder

How do I draft a public-records request?

Describe the records you need and draft a focused request. The builder does not submit it for you; confirm the agency’s process before sending.

 50-State Democracy Desk

Where are my state’s civic resources?

Choose a state or D.C. to find official election, records, audit, and representation sources. Rules can change; verify at the source.

What should America make legible next?

Send a missing official source, suggest a public tool, or help us turn a hard-to-use government system into something ordinary people can understand.

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