Explain the Bill

Clear, neutral explanations for public policy.

A civic transparency tool for anyone who needs a reliable, plain-English explanation of bills, executive orders, or policy frameworks. No persuasion. No tracking. Always verify against official sources.

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No trackingNo accountsOffline-ready

Built for public understanding

Designed for federal, state, and local transparency efforts that require clarity without bias.

Output Structure

Plain-English Summary

A 150-word overview of the policy goals and scope.

Who This Affects

Key groups, agencies, and communities impacted by the policy.

What Changes / What Stays

Clear separation of new impacts versus unchanged rules.

Common Q&A

Straight answers to expected public questions.

What This Does NOT Do

Explicit boundaries to prevent misinformation.

Uncertainty & Verification

How to verify the official text and current status.

Explanation levels

Standard, Simplified, and Detailed modes adjust complexity while keeping meaning consistent.

Neutral by design

Every explanation avoids persuasion or prediction and includes an uncertainty section with verification prompts.

Three ways to begin

Paste full text, search by name, or describe a policy in plain English and confirm the best match.

Offline-ready

A curated local catalog keeps the demo functional without internet access.

Structured outputs

Clear, repeatable sections make it easier to compare policies and verify claims.

Export-friendly

Copy results to your clipboard or download a PDF with a timestamped record.

Accessible language

Choose Standard, Simplified, or Detailed reading levels without changing meaning.

How It Works

A careful two-step workflow

Identification always comes first. The app shows candidates with confidence scores and requires a selection before generating a definitive explanation. When uncertain, it labels outputs clearly and prompts verification.

1. Provide a starting point

Upload a PDF or TXT, paste text, search by name, or describe the policy.

2. Confirm the match

We show candidate matches with confidence scores before any explanation.

3. Read and share

Copy or download a PDF with all sections and timestamps.

Privacy, Safety, and Neutrality

The app does not store user input beyond the current session. It is designed to be strictly neutral, with no political framing or advocacy. Every response includes an Uncertainty & Verification section.

  • No political persuasion or advocacy language.
  • No confident claims when identification is uncertain.
  • Always encourage verification against official sources.
  • No storage of user input beyond the current session.

Offline Catalog

A local catalog of bills, executive orders, and policy frameworks powers demos without internet access. Optional online lookups can be enabled later with a public API key.

Includes at least 10 curated entries with aliases, dates, and source notes for transparency.

Who It Serves

Built for public education, newsroom explainers, and classrooms that need neutral summaries without policy advocacy.

Students and educators
Journalists and researchers
Community organizers and civic groups
Members of the public seeking clarity

Feature Highlights

Structured JSON output with Zod validation
Low-temperature model settings for cautious language
Mock mode for offline demos without API keys
PDF export with title and timestamp

Ready to explain a policy?

Launch the app to paste text, search by name, or describe a policy in plain English. The tool guides you through confirmation and provides structured, neutral output.

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