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About this Applet
Get a rich notification with a bill's title, sponsor, and latest action from Congress.gov. When you say "Ok Google, activate [Scene Name]" on Google Assistant, the applet queries Congress.gov for the Congress number and bill number you configure and sends the bill details to Notifications. Useful for advocates, students, or anyone tracking legislation who wants instant updates from Congress.gov delivered to Notifications.
If
Trigger ingredients
SceneName
ActivatedAt
With
Query ingredients
SponsorName
SponsorId
BillId
Title
Congress
BillType
BillNumber
IntroducedDate
LatestActionDate
LatestAction
PolicyArea
BillUrl
Then
Action fields
title
message
link_url
image_url
high_priority
Services used in this Applet
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Create your own workflow
Create custom workflows effortlessly by selecting triggers, queries, and actions. With IFTTT, it's simple: “If this” trigger happens, “then that” action follows. Streamline tasks and save time with automated workflows that work for you.
8 triggers, queries, and actions
Activate scene
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger activates a named scene when you say "Ok Google, activate [Scene Name]".
New action on a bill
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when Congress takes a new action on a bill you choose, such as a committee referral, a floor vote, or becoming law.
New bill sponsored by a member
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a member of Congress you choose introduces a new bill or resolution as its sponsor.
Look up a bill
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a bill's title, sponsor, and latest action from Congress.gov.
Members of Congress for a state
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns the current senators and representatives for a state or territory, with each member's Bioguide ID.
Send a notification from the IFTTT app
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send a notification to your devices from the IFTTT app.
Send a rich notification from the IFTTT app
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send a rich notification to your devices from the IFTTT app. Rich notifications may include a title, image, and link that opens in a browser or installed app.
Send a rich notification to the IFTTT mobile widget
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send a rich notification to IFTTT mobile widget installed on your devices. Rich notifications may include a title, image, and link that opens in a browser or installed app.
Activate scene
Realtime trigger
Realtime Applets run after the trigger service notifies IFTTT of a new trigger event. Since IFTTT is notified proactively of new trigger events, realtime Applets normally run within a few seconds of a trigger event occurring.
This Trigger activates a named scene when you say "Ok Google, activate [Scene Name]".
Look up a bill
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns a bill's title, sponsor, and latest action from Congress.gov.
Members of Congress for a state
Query
A query lets your Applet retrieve extra data that isn't included in the trigger, so that your automation can include more complete or useful information.
This query returns the current senators and representatives for a state or territory, with each member's Bioguide ID.
New action on a bill
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when Congress takes a new action on a bill you choose, such as a committee referral, a floor vote, or becoming law.
New bill sponsored by a member
Polling trigger
Polling Applets run after IFTTT reaches out to the trigger service and finds a new trigger event. These trigger checks occur every 5 minutes for Pro and Pro+ users, and every hour for Free users.
This trigger fires when a member of Congress you choose introduces a new bill or resolution as its sponsor.
Send a notification from the IFTTT app
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send a notification to your devices from the IFTTT app.
Send a rich notification from the IFTTT app
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send a rich notification to your devices from the IFTTT app. Rich notifications may include a title, image, and link that opens in a browser or installed app.
Send a rich notification to the IFTTT mobile widget
Action
An action is the task your Applet carries out after the trigger occurs. It defines what happens as the result of your automation and completes the workflow.
This action will send a rich notification to IFTTT mobile widget installed on your devices. Rich notifications may include a title, image, and link that opens in a browser or installed app.
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If
Select a trigger the automation will use
Activate scene
New action on a bill
New bill sponsored by a member
Then
Select an action the automation will perform
Send a notification from the IFTTT app
Send a rich notification from the IFTTT app
Send a rich notification to the IFTTT mobile widget
You can add delays, queries, and more actions in the chat.
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About Notifications
Notifications work seamlessly on any Android or iOS device with the IFTTT app installed. Get the information you want, when you want it.
About Congress.gov
Congress.gov is the official source for US federal legislation, from the Library of Congress. Get notified when a member of Congress introduces a bill or when a bill you follow moves, and look up bills and your state's delegation.
About Google Assistant
Create custom voice commands for your Google Assistant. Available on Android, iOS and Google Home devices. Get more details here.