The Citizen’s Library of Congressional Reform
We believe that an informed citizenry is the best defense against government overreach. Use these official, nonpartisan resources to study the facts, understand the Constitution, and track the flow of money in Washington.
CCEA Official Downloads
Understanding the Constitution (The Process)
Congressional Research Service (The Data)
Follow the Money (The Problem)
Accountability Tools (The Action)
CCEA Official Downloads
List of Services
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The CCEA Amendment Proposal DownloadDownload Here List Item 1
The full text of our proposed amendment establishing the Congressional Compensation & Ethics Commission (CCE).
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The Case for Reform: One-Pager DownloadDownload Here List Item 2
A printable summary of why term limits and ethics reform are necessary for Congress.
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Volunteer Coordinator Guide - Coming SoonComing Soon List Item 3
Description: The tactical handbook for gathering signatures and organizing in your district.
Understanding the Constitution (The Process)
List of Services
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The National Constitution Center: Article V ExplainedRead More List Item 1
Why Read This: A clear, nonpartisan breakdown of exactly how the Constitutional Amendment process works, including both the Congressional vote and the Convention of States methods
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Congress.gov: The Amending ProcessRead More List Item 2
Why Read This: The official "Constitution Annotated" explanation of Article V, providing the legal history and precedents for amending the Constitution.A printable summary of why term limits and ethics reform are necessary for Congress.
Congressional Research Service (The Data)
List of Services
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CRS Report: Term Limits for Members of CongressRead More List Item 1
Why Read This: An objective legal overview of the history of term limits, the Supreme Court rulings (like U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton), and the constitutional path required to enact them.
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CRS Report: Salaries of Members of CongressRead More List Item 2
Why Read This: Historical tables showing exactly when and how much Congress has paid itself since 1789, including the automatic pay adjustment mechanisms.
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CRS Report: Congressional Salaries and AllowancesRead More
Why Read This: A breakdown of the "hidden" perks, including the Members’ Representational Allowance (MRA) used for office expenses, travel, and staff.
Follow the Money (The Problem)
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OpenSecrets.org: Congressional Net WorthRead More List Item 1
Why Use This: A searchable database that tracks the estimated net worth of every member of Congress. See who is getting richer while in office.
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Stock Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act DisclosuresRead More List Item 2
Why Use This: Access the financial disclosure reports filed with the House Committee on Ethics to see which stocks your representatives are trading.
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FEC.gov: Campaign Finance DataRead More
Why Use This: The official Federal Election Commission portal to see exactly which special interest groups and PACs are funding your representative's campaigns.
Accountability Tools (The Action)
List of Services
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GovTrack.us: Report CardsRead More List Item 1
Why Use This: See how often your representative actually shows up to vote and how frequently they break with their party line.
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Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) ReportsRead More List Item 2
Why Use This: Read the public referrals and reports from the independent board charged with reviewing allegations of misconduct against members of the House.
CCEA Official Downloads
List of Services
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The CCEA Amendment Proposal DownloadDownload Here List Item 1
The full text of our proposed amendment establishing the Congressional Compensation & Ethics Commission (CCE).
-
The Case for Reform: One-Pager DownloadDownload Here List Item 2
A printable summary of why term limits and ethics reform are necessary for Congress.
-
Volunteer Coordinator Guide - Coming SoonComing Soon List Item 3
Description: The tactical handbook for gathering signatures and organizing in your district.
Understanding the Constitution (The Process)
List of Services
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The National Constitution Center: Article V ExplainedRead Here List Item 1
Why Read This: A clear, nonpartisan breakdown of exactly how the Constitutional Amendment process works, including both the Congressional vote and the Convention of States methods
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Congress.gov: The Amending ProcessAccess Here List Item 2
Why Read This: The official "Constitution Annotated" explanation of Article V, providing the legal history and precedents for amending the Constitution.A printable summary of why term limits and ethics reform are necessary for Congress.
Congressional Research Service (The Data)
List of Services
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CRS Report: Term Limits for Members of CongressRead Here List Item 1
Why Read This: An objective legal overview of the history of term limits, the Supreme Court rulings (like U.S. Term Limits, Inc. v. Thornton), and the constitutional path required to enact them.
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CRS Report: Salaries of Members of CongressRead Here List Item 2
Why Read This: Historical tables showing exactly when and how much Congress has paid itself since 1789, including the automatic pay adjustment mechanisms.
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CRS Report: Congressional Salaries and AllowancesRead Here
Why Read This: A breakdown of the "hidden" perks, including the Members’ Representational Allowance (MRA) used for office expenses, travel, and staff.
Follow the Money (The Problem)
List of Services
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OpenSecrets.org: Congressional Net WorthRead Here List Item 1
Why Use This: A searchable database that tracks the estimated net worth of every member of Congress. See who is getting richer while in office.
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Stock Trading on Congressional Knowledge (STOCK) Act DisclosuresAccess Here List Item 2
Why Use This: Access the financial disclosure reports filed with the House Committee on Ethics to see which stocks your representatives are trading.
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FEC.gov: Campaign Finance DataAccess Here
Why Use This: The official Federal Election Commission portal to see exactly which special interest groups and PACs are funding your representative's campaigns.
Accountability Tools (The Action)
List of Services
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GovTrack.us: Report CardsAccess Link Here List Item 1
Why Use This: See how often your representative actually shows up to vote and how frequently they break with their party line.
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Office of Congressional Ethics (OCE) ReportsAccess Info Here List Item 2
Why Use This: Read the public referrals and reports from the independent board charged with reviewing allegations of misconduct against members of the House.