MapLight offers data series about federal campaign finance and bills in Congress, for research and media organizations.

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About MapLight

MapLight publishes a Bill Positions data set that shows which companies and organizations support or oppose particular bills in Congress. The data tracks positions on bills moving through Congress and is intended for researching companies and government actions. Positions are drawn from public sources such as company websites, press releases, government documents, congressional hearing testimony, and other credible public records. The data covers 2007 to 2021. The complete data set is no longer being updated and is available for academic and research use for a modest licensing fee, with details available by contacting MapLight.

Key features

  • Tracks which companies and organizations support or oppose bills in Congress
  • Covers 2007 to 2021, with more than 225,000 positions on over 14,000 bills
  • Draws positions from websites, press releases, government documents, and hearing testimony
  • Offers the complete data set for academic and research use under a licensing fee
Best for: Researchers and media organizations that need historical records of which companies and organizations took positions on federal bills.
Good for
  • Covers fifteen years of bill positions, from 2007 to 2021
  • Positions are based on public sources such as government documents and press releases
Watch out for
  • The complete data set is no longer being updated
  • Access for academic and research use requires a licensing fee

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Language
English
Last checked
Oct 6, 2026 · Online when checked
Listed
Oct 5, 2026

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MapLight FAQ

Is the Bill Positions data still being updated?
No. The source states that the complete data set is no longer being updated.
Who can access the complete Bill Positions data set?
The complete data set is available for academic and research use for a modest licensing fee. The source asks interested parties to contact MapLight for details.
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