Frequently Asked Questions
It’s a nonpartisan online platform where individuals and organizations can sign or promote weekly petitions that call for legislative or policy change. These petitions are sent directly to the appropriate lawmakers.
Each signed petition includes the signer’s verified contact details and is delivered via a secure backend system to the appropriate officials—by district, committee, chamber, or local governing body.
No. Signing and sharing petitions on PetitionstoCongress.com is completely free. We believe civic participation should never come with a price tag.
At this time, petitions are curated and published weekly by our team based on current events and pressing legislative issues. However, we welcome suggestions from our users.
We use advanced encryption, address matching, and verification protocols to ensure that your personal data is protected and only used to authenticate your advocacy message.
Your message is sent to the targeted lawmakers, and you’ll have the option to share the petition on social media to increase its visibility. You can also track updates on outcomes and responses when available.
Yes. Lawmakers pay attention to public sentiment—especially when it’s organized, consistent, and delivered in volume. Petitions help spotlight issues, show public demand, and can influence how representatives vote or what bills gain traction.
There’s no set number, but the more signatures a petition gathers, the greater its influence. Large volumes demonstrate strong public support, which can prompt lawmakers to take notice and respond. Our goal is to reach critical mass each week by rallying widespread participation and strategic delivery.