Introducing

Street view in Washington, D.C. with the United States Capitol building in the background, trees lining the street, and cars and pedestrians on the road under a cloudy sky.

Capitol Cheat Sheets

Congress moves in procedures most people were never taught. Hotlines, holds, unanimous consent, cosponsors — these aren't obscure footnotes. They determine whether a bill lives or dies, and how fast. The Capitol Cheat Sheet series demystifies the process, one topic at a time. Each post connects the mechanics of legislating to the work Raven does every day: writing bills, securing funding, and keeping child safety legislation moving.

Unlocking the Process, Together.

Capitol Cheat Sheet #1 covers congressional project funding and directed spending to improve public understanding of the legislative process.
Capitol Cheat Sheet #3 covers co-sponsors, with sections explaining what co-sponsors are, what they do, and why they are important in Congress.
Capitol Cheat Sheet #2 explains what unanimous consent is, what it does, and why it is important in Congress, with a highlighted example about the Enforce Act.
Capitol Cheat Sheet #4, explaind the legislative process called 'The Hotline,' with sections describing its purpose, function, importance, and an example from Raven.
Capitol Cheat Sheet #5 explains congressional committees, including sections on what they are, what they do, why they are important, and an example about the Judiciary committee and legislation.