Frequently Asked Questions
Understanding the LUCID Legislative Data & Federal Process
The 119th Congress currently has over 12,400 entries. However, the vast majority of these are placeholders, ceremonial resolutions, or bills that will never move past their initial introduction.
LUCID uses a High-Impact Filter to scan the first 1,000 entries and only surface legislation that is:
- Moving toward a floor vote.
- Reported out of a committee after review.
- Placed on an official legislative calendar.
- Active and ready for public input.
Lucid Intent: By filtering out the "noise," we ensure you spend your time on the legislation that actually has a chance of becoming law.
HR (House Bill)
A bill started in the House of Representatives. If passed by both chambers and signed by the President, it becomes law.
S (Senate Bill)
A bill started in the Senate. These also require House approval and the President's signature to become law.
SJRES (Senate Joint Resolution)
Similar to a bill, carrying the force of law. Often used for specific adjustments, war declarations, or constitutional amendments.
Official government summaries are often long and filled with legal jargon. LUCID uses AI to rewrite these summaries at the 8th-grade reading level translated to the user's language preference.
We focus strictly on the substance of the bill (what it does) and remove political spin, procedural noise, and complex legalese to make the law accessible to everyone.
If you want to read the original legislation, there is always a "View Official Text" link in the lower right corner of every bill card.