Legislative Topics
Explore policy areas and find related legislation, committees, and representatives
Overview
Congress addresses a wide range of policy issues. Each topic area has dedicated committees that hold hearings, draft legislation, and provide oversight. Understanding which committees handle which topics helps you follow legislation and engage with your representatives effectively.
All Topics
Healthcare
Medicare, Medicaid, ACA, drug pricing, public health
Committees: Energy and Commerce, Ways and Means...
Economy & Jobs
Employment, wages, trade, small business, manufacturing
Committees: Ways and Means, Financial Services...
Education
K-12, higher education, student loans, early childhood
Committees: Education and Workforce, HELP
Environment & Climate
Climate change, EPA, clean energy, conservation
Committees: Energy and Commerce, Natural Resources...
Defense & Military
National defense, veterans affairs, military spending
Committees: Armed Services, Veterans Affairs...
Immigration
Border security, visas, citizenship, asylum
Committees: Judiciary, Homeland Security
Infrastructure
Transportation, broadband, water systems, energy grid
Committees: Transportation and Infrastructure, Energy and Commerce
Criminal Justice
Policing reform, sentencing, courts, civil rights
Committees: Judiciary
Technology & Privacy
Big tech regulation, data privacy, AI, cybersecurity
Committees: Energy and Commerce, Judiciary...
Agriculture
Farm policy, food safety, rural development, nutrition
Committees: Agriculture
Banking & Finance
Banking regulation, housing, consumer protection
Committees: Financial Services, Banking
Foreign Policy
International relations, treaties, foreign aid
Committees: Foreign Affairs, Foreign Relations
Frequently Asked Questions
- How are legislative topics organized?
- Legislative topics are organized by policy area. Each topic page shows related committees that have jurisdiction, recent legislation, and representatives who focus on that area.
- Which committees handle healthcare legislation?
- Healthcare legislation is primarily handled by the House Energy and Commerce Committee, House Ways and Means Committee, and the Senate HELP Committee (Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions).
- How can I track legislation on a specific topic?
- Visit the topic page for your area of interest to see recent bills and ongoing legislation. You can also search for specific keywords on the legislation page.