About CIV.IQ
CIV.IQ is a civic information platform that empowers citizens with transparent access to government data and democratic engagement tools.
Our Mission
To democratize access to government information, enabling every citizen to understand their representation, track legislative activities, and engage meaningfully with their elected officials at all levels of government.
What We Do
Aggregate Official Data
We collect and organize data from official government sources including Congress.gov, FEC.gov, and Census.gov to provide accurate, up-to-date information.
Simplify Complexity
Government data can be overwhelming. We present it in clear, understandable formats that make civic engagement accessible to everyone.
Enable Engagement
From finding your representatives to tracking legislation, we provide tools that help you participate actively in democracy.
Maintain Neutrality
We present information without partisan bias, allowing citizens to form their own informed opinions based on facts.
Our Principles
- ✓Transparency: All data sources are clearly cited and linked to official government websites.
- ✓Accessibility: Free access for all citizens, no registration required, fully compliant with WCAG standards.
- ✓Accuracy: Real-time validation against official sources with 99.9% accuracy targets.
- ✓Privacy: No tracking, no personal data collection, no advertising.
Data Sources
CIV.IQ aggregates data from trusted government sources:
- Congress.gov: Federal legislative data, member information, voting records
- FEC.gov: Campaign finance data, contribution records, spending reports
- Census.gov: District boundaries, demographic information, geographic data
- OpenStates.org: State legislature information and voting records
- GDELT Project: News aggregation for representative-related current events
Open Source
CIV.IQ is an open-source project. We believe civic technology should be transparent and collaborative. Visit our GitHub repository to contribute or learn more about our technology.
Contact
Have questions, suggestions, or found an issue? We'd love to hear from you. This is a public utility project designed to strengthen democratic participation.