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Platform & coverage
What makes USLege different from other legislative tracking platforms?

Most platforms were built before modern AI existed and bolted it on later. USLege was built AI-first from day one, by a founder with direct experience on Capitol Hill, in state legislatures, and in lobbying.

What that means in practice:

  • Live searchable hearing video across the vast majority of states, with transcripts covering all 50 states, not just static bill text
  • AI semantic search that understands context, not just keywords
  • Radar alerts that surface legislation and hearings before you would have found them
  • One-click video clipping with timestamped transcripts
  • Real-time amendment and committee substitute tracking
  • Unlimited bill tracking, organized by client, issue, or project
  • Multi-state coverage in one clean dashboard
  • Client portals for stakeholder sharing, no extra logins required
  • Transparent per-seat pricing with no hidden add-ons
Who uses USLege?

USLege serves government affairs professionals, lobbyists, policy teams, and organizations that track legislation and government activity across multiple jurisdictions. That includes:

  • Lobbying and government affairs firms
  • Corporate and nonprofit in-house government affairs teams
  • Trade associations and chambers of commerce
  • State and local agencies
  • Advocacy organizations
  • Law firms with government affairs practices
  • News organizations covering policy and legislation

We support teams from a single seat to 100 or more, with enterprise options that scale.

What jurisdictions does USLege cover?

USLege monitors all 50 state legislatures, the U.S. Congress, federal agencies, and local governments year-round. Full coverage includes:

  • All 50 state legislatures, plus Puerto Rico
  • U.S. House and Senate
  • Federal agencies and regulatory bodies
  • Cities, counties, and municipalities
  • State agency meetings and regulatory proceedings
  • Interim hearings, special sessions, and out-of-session activity

Need a specific city or county added? We will add it at no additional cost. International coverage is not currently available.

Is USLege an alternative to Quorum, FiscalNote, or other legacy platforms?

Yes. USLege is the modern alternative to Quorum, FiscalNote, Telicon, Capitol Track, and other legacy government affairs tools. Teams switch for concrete reasons:

  • Built by a founder who did the work on Capitol Hill, in state legislatures, and in lobbying, and designed the platform she wished existed
  • New features ship in weeks, driven by a customer-led roadmap
  • A cleaner, faster interface without bloated dashboards or tab overload
  • AI search that understands context, not just keywords
  • Live searchable hearing video across the vast majority of states, which legacy tools do not offer
  • A dedicated account manager who knows your workflow, not a generic support queue
  • Transparent pricing and no surprise contracts

See how USLege compares to your current tool in a live demo.

How quickly are transcripts and updates available?

Within approximately 30 minutes of a government entity posting a meeting video, USLege has it transcribed and searchable. Where we carry a body live, the transcript keeps pace with the session itself.

Bill amendments, committee substitutes, hearings, and votes are tracked and updated in real time. You do not need to check back. Radar alerts notify you automatically.

Does USLege monitor during legislative recess and off-session periods?

Yes. USLege monitors year-round, including interim hearings, agency meetings, special sessions, and regulatory proceedings that happen between sessions.

Legislative work does not stop when session ends. Neither do we. Your subscription covers continuous monitoring across all contracted jurisdictions regardless of the session calendar.

Does USLege track legislators and committees?

Yes. The platform includes a comprehensive directory of legislators, staff, and regulatory officials across all 50 states, connected to the bills they sponsor and the hearings where they speak.

AI & search
What AI capabilities does USLege offer?

USLege's AI does the analytical work that used to take hours, and it operates in a closed environment on official government data only, so outputs stay accurate and nonpartisan. AI-generated outputs include:

  • Bill summaries
  • Red-line comparisons between bill versions
  • Voting and witness analysis
  • Committee meeting summaries
  • Custom reports tailored to your workflow and audience

You can customize prompts for specific formats: nonpartisan staff summaries, fiscal notes, formatted committee minutes, and more. For organizations with AI restrictions, every AI feature can be toggled on or off at the account level.

How does Radar work?

Radar is USLege's intelligent alert system. It watches government activity on your behalf and notifies you the moment something relevant happens, so you do not have to. Set Radar to track by:

  • Keywords or phrases
  • Semantic meaning, not just exact matches
  • Bill numbers
  • Legislators or sponsors
  • Committees and agencies
  • Jurisdictions

Alerts arrive in real time or as a daily digest by email. You set the cadence.

Can I search across all states at once?

Yes. USLege's AI-powered semantic search runs across all 50 states and federal activity simultaneously: bill text, hearing transcripts, and government video. Because it understands context and meaning, you surface relevant results even when the exact keywords never appear. One search, every jurisdiction, in real time.

Can my team use USLege inside the AI tools we already work in?

Yes. Put USLege inside the AI you already use. USLege connects directly to the AI assistants your team works in every day, so you can ask about bills, hearings, testimony, and rulemaking right there and get answers grounded in official government data with citations. Ask your account manager to set it up.

Tracking & collaboration
Can I track unlimited bills?

Yes. There is no cap on bill tracking. Organize tracked bills by client, issue area, or project, with folders, tags, internal notes, team collaboration, permission controls, and import from other platforms.

Can I import my existing bill lists or watchlists from another platform?

Yes. We migrate your existing bill lists and watchlists as part of onboarding, at no additional cost. Our team handles the import so you are not starting from zero on day one.

Can I share information with clients or stakeholders?

Yes. USLege includes client portals: shareable dashboards that let stakeholders view bills, positions, and updates without a paid login. Reports export in PDF, Excel, CSV, or HTML, customized by audience and carrying your organization's branding.

Can my whole team collaborate in the same account?

Yes. USLege is built for teams, with permission controls and shared workspaces. Team features include:

  • Shared bill lists, folders, and tags
  • Internal notes visible to the team
  • Permission and visibility controls
  • Collaborative reporting and stakeholder portal management
Does USLege integrate with other tools?

USLege exports data in PDF, Excel, CSV, and HTML, which fits most existing workflows, and you can put USLege inside the AI you already use. Direct integrations are an active area of product development. If you have a specific integration need, tell your account manager. Our customer-led roadmap means frequently requested integrations get built.

Pricing & plans
How much does USLege cost?

Pricing is transparent, per seat, and scales with your coverage. No setup fees, no hidden costs.

  • One state: $250 per seat per month, or $2,700 per seat per year (save $300)
  • All states plus federal: $499 per seat per month, or $5,400 per seat per year (save $300)
  • Enterprise, for teams of five or more: custom pricing based on team size, states covered, and contract length

Every plan includes unlimited bill tracking, data migration, custom coverage additions, unlimited training, and a dedicated account manager. Have a team of five or more? Get a custom enterprise quote.

Is there a free trial or demo?

We offer guided demos, regular webinars, and short-term pilot access for qualified teams. A demo is the fastest way to see if USLege fits your workflow. Sessions are personalized to your jurisdictions and use cases, not a canned product tour. Schedule your personalized demo.

What contract terms are available?

USLege offers annual and two-year contracts. Annual contracts fit most teams. Two-year contracts offer additional rate stability and are common for organizations tracking states with biennial sessions.

What if we need to cancel?

Annual and two-year contracts are discounted but include opt-out protections for new customers. We stand behind the product. If something is not working for your team, talk to your account manager first. Most issues are resolved through training or configuration, not cancellation.

Security & compliance
Is USLege secure?

Yes. USLege is SOC 2 Type II compliant with zero exceptions, TX-RAMP certified, and available for state agency procurement through a Texas DIR contract. Security details:

  • SOC 2 Type II compliant, zero exceptions
  • TX-RAMP certified by the Texas Department of Information Resources
  • Industry-standard encryption on secure AWS cloud infrastructure
  • Regular third-party security audits
  • Customer data is never sold or shared, and we never train AI on it
  • NDAs available as part of contract agreements

See the Trust Center for our current security posture.

How does USLege handle AI compliance requirements?

USLege operates in a closed AI environment. Models analyze only official government data within the platform, which keeps outputs accurate and nonpartisan. For organizations with internal AI restrictions, every AI feature can be toggled on or off at the account level, and we can accommodate specific policy requirements during contract setup.

Does USLege offer government agency pricing?

Yes. USLege is available for procurement by state agencies through our Texas DIR contract, with no separate RFP required for qualifying agencies. Contact us to confirm eligibility and get your agency set up quickly.

Getting started & support
How quickly can we get started?

Fast. Once contracted, your account is provisioned and your team is trained within 24 to 48 hours. Onboarding includes:

  • A dedicated account manager assigned to your organization
  • Unlimited live training sessions
  • Bill list and watchlist migration from your previous platform
  • Prompt help for AI workflows
  • Ongoing support as new teammates join

Ready to start? Setup takes less than 48 hours.

How do I contact support?

Every USLege customer gets a dedicated account manager. You are never in a generic support queue. Reach us through your account manager directly (including by cell for emergencies), by email at support@uslege.ai, or through in-platform chat. Support hours are Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM Central.

How do I know if the platform is working?

Check our real-time system status page at status.uslege.ai. Any issue is reflected there immediately, with live updates from our team. If something looks off on your end, your account manager and support team are always available to troubleshoot.