Shane Pelkey

AI on Capitol Hill

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Stay informed with clear, AI-powered summaries of U.S. legislative actions. From quick "Daily Digest" updates of Congressional happenings to in-depth "Bill Breakdown" deep dives, we break down complex bills and debates into simple, actionable insights. Our mission: to democratize access to legislative information for every American. Understand what Congress is doing and why it matters—subscribe now to engage with democracy like never before.*** Voices are generated using Google NotebookLM, with primary sources from official government documents published on congress.gov.

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Shane Pelkey

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Congressional Record: From Biometric Surveillance to Everyday Heroes 14.10.2024 10:17

At " AI on Capitol Hill " we use artificial intelligence to increase transparency and engagement with our government. This episode dives into the Congressional Record for October 11, 2024— a more in-depth look at the day's legislative activities compared to the Daily Digest. Key Points: The House Committee on Foreign Affairs recommended that Secretary of State Antony Blinken be held in contempt o...

Daily Digest: House Moves Against Secretary Blinken 14.10.2024 8:53

At " AI on Capitol Hill " we use artificial intelligence to increase transparency and engagement with our government. This episode focuses on the Congressional Daily Digest for October 11, 2024 . Key Points: House of Representatives filed a report to hold Secretary of State Antony Blinken in contempt of Congress for failing to comply with a subpoena. The House introduced 36 new public bills and 4...

Bill Breakdown: The Past Decade in America & What Congress.gov's Most-Viewed Bills Tell Us (2014-2024) 13.10.2024 15:28

At " AI on Capitol Hill " we use AI to increase transparency and engagement with our government. This episode analyzes the most-viewed bills on Congress.gov from 2014 to 2024 , providing a look into the issues that captured America's attention. Key Points: Economic concerns dominate : From the FairTax Act to the Inflation Reduction Act, economic issues remain a top public priority. Healthcare bill...

State Labs: Ranked Choice Voting in Oregon 11.10.2024 8:30

At " AI on Capitol Hill " we use artificial intelligence to increase transparency and engagement with our government. This special episode focuses on Oregon Measure 117 , but don't worry we'll have deep dives for other Ranked Choice Voting legislation too! ( RCV ) Key Points: Measure 117 : What ranked choice voting is and why it matters for Oregon. How ranked choice voting could change the dynamic...

Congressional Hearing: Water Management in Central Oregon 11.10.2024 15:28

As the nation turns its eyes to the 2024 elections, a less visible but equally critical issue simmers in the American West. This episode of "AI on Capitol Hill" takes us to Redmond, OR, where local voices are raising urgent concerns about water security. In this timely exploration, we dive into: The complex interplay of drought, regulations, and population growth straining water resources How the...

Congressional Record: Speaker Pro Tempore: Understanding Congressional Leadership 10.10.2024 11:02

In this episode of AI on Capitol Hill, we summarize the complete Congressional Record from October 8, 2024. Our AI-powered insights, derived directly from congress.gov, offer a comprehensive look at a day's activities in the U.S. Congress. Despite being a relatively quiet day on Capitol Hill, with no committee meetings and a short House session, significant legislative activity occurred. We break...

Daily Digest: Procedural Tuesday 10.10.2024 6:11

On this episode of AI on Capitol Hill, we use artificial intelligence to summarize the Congressional Record from October 8, 2024. While this was a relatively quiet day on Capitol Hill, with no committee meetings and a short House session, 14 new public bills and 3 resolutions were introduced in the House of Representatives. Representative Grothman served as Speaker pro tempore for the day. Or a su...

Congressional Record: AI Disclosure in Political Ads: Fact or Fiction? 09.10.2024 6:50

This episode of the Congressional Record features a range of topics from October 4, 2024, covering veteran support, climate change initiatives, and small business legislation. At "AI on Capitol Hill" we're excited about the potential of using AI to increase transparency and engagement with our government. The episode includes discussions on: ●A bill calling for research and protection of coastal b...

Daily Digest: Busy House, Quiet Senate 07.10.2024 10:08

Our hosts are thrilled to talk about the "Daily Digest" , a Congressional Record, summarizing the activities of the Senate and House of Representatives on October 4, 2024. This official public document is a summary of the longer "Congressional Record". At "AI on Capitol Hill" we're excited about the potential of using AI to increase transparency and engagement with our government. The House of Rep...

Congressional Record: Ralph Nader Sounds Alarm on Gaza Death Count in Letter to Biden 07.10.2024 16:18

We continue our journey exploring the full ⁠"Congressional Record"⁠ from October 1, 2024. Consumer advocate Ralph Nader sounds the alarm on the Gaza death count. **Nader and a group of 45 doctors who worked in Gaza claim the true death toll is much higher than official figures, and call on the Biden administration to take action. This episode also covers House members’ tributes to constituents and...

Daily Digest: Parental Rights Take Center Stage 04.10.2024 13:26

Our first episode serves as a prototype for future content. It provides a digest of the "Congressional Record" from October 1, 2024: This excerpt is a summary from the Daily Digest , a document that records the proceedings of the United States Congress. Both the House and the Senate only met in pro forma sessions today, with no legislative action taken. One of the key pieces of legislation introdu...