Modern Action

Modern Action helps people understand public issues, find relevant federal legislation, see how elected officials have acted, and contact Congress with a specific, personal message.

Modern Action is a nonpartisan civic technology nonprofit built for people who want a clearer way to participate in government.

Public policy can be difficult to follow because an issue may be spread across news coverage, bill text, committee activity, votes, and statements from elected officials. Modern Action brings those pieces together. People can explore an issue in plain language, compare policy approaches, find relevant federal legislation when a connection is available, and decide what they think for themselves.

The platform also helps constituents see what their U.S. senators and House representative have done. Sourced records can include votes, bill sponsorships, and relevant public positions. From there, a user can write and review an editable message that names the legislation and asks the office for a specific action. This makes accountability practical: understand the record, make a clear request, and follow what happens next.

Modern Action is intended for people who care about public decisions but may not have the time or background to track Congress on their own. The core action flow is free and does not require an account. The organization also publishes actionable news and issue briefings about upcoming votes, committee activity, proposed rules, public-comment periods, oversight questions, and other decisions people may still be able to influence.

People can support the work by using the platform, sharing feedback, flagging missing or unclear information, contributing civic technology or public policy knowledge, partnering on civic education, or helping more people discover the tools.