# District of Columbia (DC) Legislative Software | USLege > Still tracking District of Columbia Council bills by hand? USLege tracks every D.C. Council bill, hearing schedule, and vote live, with AI summaries and alerts. Canonical: https://www.uslege.ai/states/district-of-columbia --- The Political Spotlight The DC edition, _free._ Nonpartisan, factual DC intelligence, the most complete record of what government is doing, in your inbox. You're in, watch your inbox. District of Columbia · Legislative Intelligence # District of Columbia _Council_ Legislative Tracking Stay ahead of every bill, hearing, amendment, and vote before the Council of the District of Columbia. The District of Columbia Council runs its own local government year round: 13 councilmembers, standing committees, and District agencies, legislating from the John A. Wilson Building. USLege tracks Council legislation, hearing schedules, votes, and agency rulemaking in real time, with searchable bill text and AI-powered alerts. [Get Access →](/demo) [Tracking Congress? See our Federal page →](/federal) ![Washington, D.C., seat of the Council of the District of Columbia](/assets/states/district-of-columbia/dc-capitol-hero.jpg) **Washington, D.C.** · The Council of the District of Columbia Trusted by Fortune 500 teams, lobby firms, associations, law firms, and government Does USLege cover the District of Columbia? ## Yes, D.C. local government, _tracked in full._ USLege covers the Council of the District of Columbia, its committees, District agency rulemaking, and local government, tracking legislation, amendments, votes, and hearings in real time. Every Council hearing is transcribed in full and searchable by keyword, with a direct link to the moment in the official recording where your issue comes up. Need Congress instead? See our dedicated [Federal legislative tracking page](/federal). Smarter legislative tracking ## Smarter Legislative Tracking for D.C. Policy _Professionals_ USLege brings every piece of District of Columbia legislative and regulatory activity into one powerful, AI-powered platform. From Council committee markups to District agency rulemaking, we track legislation, amendments, votes, hearings, and meetings as they happen, so you never have to hunt down updates across multiple sites again. **Everything is streamlined. Everything is real time.** Beyond the Bill Text ## USLege Tracks What's Said In the District, what's said in a Council committee is just as important as what's written in the legislation. USLege uses advanced AI to: - Transcribe every Council hearing, agency meeting, and markup in full - Alert you when relevant issues are discussed or mentioned - Turn spoken testimony into searchable, actionable insights, linked to the moment in the official recording With USLege, you can monitor what matters without being in the room, and without missing a word. [Get Access →](/demo) Transcribed · D.C. Council committee hearing 9:41:58 **Chair** · The committee will now hear testimony on the next item on today's agenda. 9:42:24 **Councilmember · identified** · Before the witness begins, I want to note the concerns raised earlier this period. Tracked issue mentioned 9:42:51 **Witness** · Thank you. Our members operate across the District today, and under this bill... Transcribing · every word searchable, linked to the recording AI That Works the Way You Do ## Designed _for:_ Whether you're preparing a stakeholder update, building a strategy, responding to emerging issues, or managing a multi-client portfolio, USLege delivers the information you care about, fast. ✓Contract lobbyists and public affairs consultants ✓In-house government relations and compliance teams ✓Association executives and policy staff ✓D.C. agency and District government affairs staff ✓Neighborhood and advocacy organizations USLege Core Capabilities ## The fastest-moving platform in D.C. _government affairs._ ### Radar for Legislation Follow D.C. legislation through every stage: introduction, committee, amendment, vote, and beyond. Get notified the moment your issue moves. ### Committee & Agenda Tracking See what's scheduled before Council committees and District agencies, so nothing important gets referred and forgotten. ### Live & Archived Transcripts Every Council hearing and committee meeting is transcribed in full and searchable by keyword, speaker, or phrase, with a direct link to the moment in the official recording. ### Instant AI Summaries No more reading a full bill file line by line. Get instant summaries of legislation and committee reports, in plain language. ### Client & Stakeholder Portals Deliver polished, branded updates to clients, members, or leadership, without chasing down details manually. ### Clipping & Downloads Clip a moment from a transcribed hearing, with a link to that point in the official recording, and share it or drop it into a briefing. ### Integrated Federal Tracking Monitor D.C. and federal policy in one place. One login. One system. Total coverage. ### Enterprise-Grade Security Your data and insights stay secure, always. SOC 2 Type II and TX-RAMP certified, and we never train on your data. ### Councilmember, Staff & Regulatory Directories Contact info for all Council members, committee staff, and agency officials. No guesswork, no outdated directories. ### Smart Calendars Get a live feed of the meetings, hearings, and deadlines that matter to your team, automatically filtered to your priorities. D.C. Power Features ## The District-specific _layers._ § ### D.C. Rulemaking Search Search the DC Register to monitor proposed and final rule changes published by District agencies. ◫ ### Campaign & Elections Tracking USLege uses AI to analyze rulemaking language and highlight the sections most relevant to your focus areas, helping you stay ahead of regulatory shifts. ◎ ### Lobbyist Records Search Track who's registered to lobby in the District, including firm affiliations and issue areas. Quickly identify stakeholders, monitor filings, and understand the advocacy landscape around your priorities. Built for D.C. Government Affairs Professionals ## Whether you're working from the Wilson Building or watching a hearing from across town, USLege helps _you:_ 1. Track fast-moving legislation and committee schedules 2. Access transcripts of Council debates and public comment 3. Auto-generate policy updates for clients or coalitions 4. Centralize communications and tracking in one platform See it in action ## See what the _platform does._ [Book a demo →](/demo) D.C. Local, National Reach ## Optimized for high-intensity periods like _D.C.'s._ USLege supports legislative tracking in all 50 states plus D.C. and federal, but our platform is especially useful when local D.C. policy and federal policy intersect. Whether you're focused solely on the District or tracking policy across multiple jurisdictions, we help you: 1. Compare D.C. legislation with trends in other jurisdictions 2. Manage local and federal tracking in one place 3. Export reports for boards, clients, or internal teams 4. Keep everyone aligned and informed without delays Why Choose USLege for D.C. Legislative Tracking? ## Here's what sets us _apart:_ USLege delivers best-in-class District of Columbia legislative tracking software, trusted by top lobbying firms, associations, policy staff, and advocacy organizations working the District. 1. Direct feeds from official D.C. Council and agency sources 2. Real-time transcription, alerting, and summarization 3. Fast onboarding and unlimited team training 4. Secure, scalable infrastructure 5. Built for organizations working where local and federal policy meet Whether you're tracking dozens of bills or just a few key priorities, USLege helps you act quickly, brief accurately, and stay ahead. Compare ## Compare USLege for _D.C._ See how USLege stacks up against the legislative tracking tools most D.C. teams already know, on capability, coverage, and price. [USLege vs Quorum](/vs/quorum) [USLege vs Bloomberg Government](/vs/bloomberg-government) [USLege vs POLITICO Pro](/vs/politico-pro) [All comparisons](/vs) D.C. · Frequently asked ## What teams ask about tracking the _District._ Does USLege cover the Council of the District of Columbia? Yes. USLege covers the Council of the District of Columbia and its committees, tracking legislation, amendments, votes, and hearings in real time. Can USLege track D.C. between Council periods? Yes. USLege tracks D.C. legislation, agency rulemaking, and hearings continuously, so committee activity and agency action are covered year round. Does USLege have video of D.C. Council hearings? Yes. Every D.C. Council hearing and committee meeting is transcribed in full, speaker-identified, and searchable by keyword, with a direct link to the exact moment in the official recording where your issue comes up. Does USLege track D.C. local government beyond the Council? USLege can track District agencies alongside the Council. A body not yet covered can be added to the archive on request. Is my D.C. work secure, and does USLege train AI on my data? Your work is private. USLege is SOC 2 Type II and TX-RAMP certified, and never trains on customer data. See the [Security & Trust page](/security) for current certifications. How fast can my team start tracking D.C.? Most teams are set up in 15 minutes and tracking D.C. legislation and hearings the same afternoon. Onboarding, unlimited team training, and migration off your current tool are included. The D.C. Political Spotlight ## D.C. government, in your inbox _every week._ A weekly, nonpartisan read on D.C. government: legislation, hearings, and Council votes from the Wilson Building to your inbox. [Get the D.C. edition →](https://uslege.beehiiv.com/dc) The Political Spotlight · District of Columbia ## Get the District of Columbia edition, _free._ Weekly, nonpartisan District of Columbia intelligence from The Political Spotlight: what moved, what is about to, and the hearing moments worth your time. [Sign up for your state →](https://uslege.beehiiv.com/subscribe?utm_source=uslege.ai&utm_medium=state-page&utm_campaign=district-of-columbia) Live session calendar ## Is the District of Columbia Legislature in session right now? One glance, updated daily: which capitols are in session today, and when District of Columbia convenes next. [](/legislative-calendar) [District of Columbia legislative session dates, live →](/legislative-calendar) Get started ## Book a demo to see how USLege works in _D.C._ [Book a Demo →](/demo) [See a full state page example](/states/texas) Who uses USLege in District of Columbia Built for the people who work the District of Columbia Capitol. 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