Cleaner navigation — the More tab is now the single home for everything beyond the main tabs The More tab stays highlighted while you're browsing its sections so you always know where you are Smoother back navigation when exploring laws, executive orders, and other sections Bug fixes and stability improvements

v2.2.4 turns the Vote tab into your election command center with real FEC candidate data. BUILD YOUR BALLOT WITH REAL DATA No more "ballot data not yet available." CivicBeacon now pulls candidate filings directly from the Federal Election Commission so you can see who's running for Senate and House in your state months before official ballots are published. CAMPAIGN FINANCE FOR EVERY CANDIDATE Tap any candidate to see how much they've raised, spent, and have on hand. See the breakdown between individual donors and PAC money. This works for incumbents and challengers alike. INCUMBENT TRACK RECORDS For candidates who currently hold office, see their legislative record right in the ballot builder: attendance percentage, bipartisan score, recent votes (Yea/Nay on real bills), and bills they've sponsored. Tap "View Full Profile" to see their complete voting history. RESEARCH CHALLENGERS For candidates who haven't held federal office, a new "Research This Candidate" section links directly to their Ballotpedia profile, FEC filing page, and campaign website search. One tap gets you their bio, education, career, and platform. ORGANIZED BY RACE Races are collapsible cards — Senate expanded by default, House districts collapsed. Find your district, tap to expand, pick your candidate. No more scrolling through 100+ candidates. LEARN WHAT THE ROLES DO Educational blurbs explain what Senators, Representatives, and the President actually do — how long they serve, what they vote on, and why it matters for you. SAVE YOUR PICKS Select candidates and your picks save automatically to your device. Works offline at the polling place. A new "My Ballot Picks" card on the Vote tab gives you instant access to your selections. This is not an official ballot — it's your personal voting guide built from official FEC data.

- See your senators instantly - My Reps tab works for everyone - Cleaner first experience - Bug fixes & performance

v2.2.0 makes getting started faster and your home screen smarter. SIGN IN WITH APPLE & GOOGLE One-tap sign-in with your Apple or Google account. No email codes, no waiting. Buttons follow official platform branding guidelines. SMART HOME SCREEN Your home screen now detects your approximate location and shows your state senators' recent votes before you even enter a zip code. No more empty screens for new users. TRENDING BILLS Users without a location set now see trending bills instead of a blank feed. There is always something to explore from your first visit. STREAMLINED LAYOUT The home screen has been redesigned from 13 sections down to 10. Redundant sections were merged and the layout prioritizes what drives engagement: your political snapshot, rep votes, and actionable content. DYNAMIC ELECTION COUNTDOWN The election countdown card now moves higher on your home screen as election day gets closer. Within 30 days it appears near the top. Further out, it sits lower so more relevant content leads. SMARTER LOCATION PROMPTS Instead of three "Set Location" buttons stacked on screen, there is now one clear call-to-action on the Political Snapshot card. Other sections use lightweight text hints. CONTENT-FIRST EXPERIENCE New users go straight to content. No onboarding gates, no forced sign-up. Browse bills, see trending legislation, and discover your senators before creating an account. BUG FIXES Fixed an issue where the home screen showed stale guest data after signing in. Your feed now refreshes immediately after authentication.

v2.1.0 brings full voter tools, community polls on bills, and weekly missions. VOTE TAB A dedicated tab in your bottom navigation for everything elections. See upcoming races, build your ballot, check your voter info, and track results all in one place. BUILD YOUR BALLOT Research candidates side by side, save your picks, and walk into the voting booth prepared. Your ballot stays saved so you can review it anytime before election day. ELECTION CALENDAR See upcoming elections with countdown timers. Set reminders so you never miss a vote, whether it's a primary, general, or local race. VOTER INFO Find your polling place, check your voter registration status, and see early voting options for your address. ELECTION RESULTS After election day, see who won with winner badges and vote counts. Winning candidates are automatically matched to their representative profiles so you can start following them right away. COMMUNITY POLLS Vote support, oppose, or neutral on any bill and see how others across the country voted. After you vote, you can contact your representative about the same bill in one tap. TRENDING DEBATES Your home screen now shows which bills people are talking about most. See vote counts, how the community feels, and jump in with your own vote. WEEKLY MISSIONS Get 5 new goals every week. View bills, save legislation, share with friends, contact your reps. Complete them to earn bonus points. New missions arrive every Monday. YOUR IMPACT A new section on your profile shows how many bills you acted on, how many moved forward in Congress, and how many became law. See how you compare to other voters in your area.

v2.0.6 brings a major upgrade to how you take action and track your impact. NEW ACTIONS TAB A dedicated space for civic engagement, right in the bottom navigation. See your stats (calls, emails, letters), find bills you can act on right now, and track your impact over time. YOUR IMPACT TIMELINE After you call or email your rep about a bill, it shows up in your impact timeline. Watch as bills move through committee, get voted on, and reach the president's desk. Your actions and their outcomes, connected. POST-ACTION CONFIRMATION After contacting your representative, you'll now see a confirmation with the option to share the bill with friends. No more wondering if your action was logged. WEEKLY CIVIC DIGEST Get a Monday morning push notification with a summary of new bills and community activity from the past week. Opt in or out from notification settings. LEARN AS YOU GO Short, one-time tips appear at the right moment: what committees do when a bill is in committee, how to read vote results on the votes tab, and what amendments mean on the amendments tab. They show once and never again. COMMUNITY ACTIVITY See how many people contacted their reps about a bill this week. On bills with no activity yet, you'll see "Be the first to take action." GUEST PREVIEW Not signed in yet? You can now browse bill details, see community activity, and view AI impact snippets before creating an account. BETTER BILL DETAILS The "Contact Your Representatives" card is now higher on the page so you see it sooner. Relevance tags are shorter and no longer cut off. Bill cards are cleaner overall. SMARTER NOTIFICATIONS When a bill you acted on moves forward, you'll get a personalized push with your rep's name and bill context. AI IMPACT FOR EVERYONE "How this bill affects you" snippets are now available.

Supreme Court Tracking Follow Supreme Court cases from cert to decision. Browse justice profiles, read opinion texts, and get AI-powered case summaries and analysis with Premium. Smarter Notifications Notifications now respect your timezone for better timing. Richer content previews so you know what matters at a glance. In-App Feedback Share your thoughts directly from the app — we're listening and building based on your input. Premium Improvements Free trial details are now shown upfront so you know exactly what you're getting. Unlimited AI access for premium subscribers. Bug Fixes & Polish Improved guest session persistence, better iPad support, and various UI refinements throughout the app.

Smarter Notifications Notifications now arrive at the right time for you, based on your local timezone. No more alerts in the middle of the night — we deliver updates when you're most likely to see them. Richer Notification Details Notification messages are now more detailed and useful. You'll see bill titles, sponsor names, and vote outcomes right in the notification, so you can decide at a glance whether to tap in for more. Guest Location Support You no longer need an account to see what's happening in your area. Guest users can now set their location to browse bills and representatives specific to their district. Persistent Guest Sessions Your guest session now stays active when you close and reopen the app. No more losing your place — pick up right where you left off. We Want Your Feedback After a few sessions, you'll see a quick prompt to rate the app. Your feedback helps us prioritize what to build next and keeps Civic Beacon improving. Performance & Reliability Under-the-hood improvements to make the app faster, smoother, and more reliable across devices.

Fixed dialogs not matching the app’s light/dark theme in some cases Bug fixes and performance enhancements

## Version 2.0.1 ### New Features **Free Trial Support** - Try Premium free! New users can now start a free trial to experience all premium features, including unlimited AI summaries and advanced tracking capabilities. **Enhanced Subscription Experience** - Improved subscription interface with clearer pricing and billing information, making it easier to understand your plan benefits. ### Bug Fixes & Improvements - Fixed filter functionality to ensure all search and filter options work correctly throughout the app - Improved subscription text formatting for better readability

We're excited to introduce version 2.0 of Civic Beacon, your complete platform for civic engagement and democratic participation. This major update brings a beautifully redesigned experience, powerful new features, and enhanced tools to help you stay informed and make your voice heard. COMPREHENSIVE CIVIC TRACKING - Track bills through every stage of the legislative process with real-time updates - Monitor laws and executive orders that impact your community - Follow petitions and see signature progress in real-time - Access Congressional Research Service (CRS) reports and analysis - Stay informed on committee activities and hearings REPRESENTATIVE CONNECTION - Find and connect with your representatives at all levels of government - View detailed profiles with voting records, sponsored bills, and policy positions - Track how your representatives vote on issues that matter to you - Contact representatives directly through the app - See comprehensive voting history and legislative activity AI-POWERED INSIGHTS - Get instant summaries of complex bills and legislation - Ask questions about laws, executive orders, and policy documents - Access AI chat history for quick reference - Understand the impact of legislation in plain language - Receive personalized recommendations based on your interests ANALYTICS & ENGAGEMENT TRACKING - Track your civic engagement activity over time - See your impact on legislation and policy - View analytics dashboard with engagement trends - Monitor your top policy areas of interest - Track actions taken and their outcomes PREMIUM REDESIGN This update features a complete visual overhaul with: - Immersive, collapsible headers with smooth parallax animations - Modern card designs with subtle shadows and premium aesthetics - Increased whitespace for better readability and visual hierarchy - Sticky navigation elements for seamless browsing - Consistent design language across all screens ENHANCED USER EXPERIENCE - Faster performance and smoother scrolling throughout the app - Improved search functionality to find bills, laws, and representatives quickly - Better organization with collections to save and organize content - Enhanced notifications to stay updated on issues you care about - Offline support for saved content and collections STAY INFORMED - Customizable notifications for bills, laws, and executive orders - Real-time updates on legislation you're tracking - Alerts when representatives vote on issues you care about - Notifications for new petitions and signature milestones - Personalized feed based on your interests and location PREMIUM FEATURES Unlock the full power of Civic Beacon with premium access: - Unlimited bill tracking and collections - Advanced analytics and engagement insights - Priority access to new features - Ad-free experience - Historical data access for comprehensive research PRIVACY & SECURITY - Secure authentication with industry-standard encryption - Your data is protected and never shared without consent - Guest mode available for exploring the app - Full control over your personal information Whether you're a first-time voter, a policy enthusiast, or a community organizer, Civic Beacon provides the tools you need to participate meaningfully in democracy. Download now and start making a difference in your community. Thank you for being part of the Civic Beacon community. Your feedback helps us build a better platform for civic engagement. If you have suggestions or questions, please reach out through the app's support section.

The home screen now has a calendar filter with the most recent action, the bill last updated, and the introduced status.

We’ve made CivicBeacon even better in version 1.1.1! • Fix bug where some users couldn't log in • Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

We’ve made CivicBeacon even better in version 1.1.0! • Explore a redesigned Bill screen with new tabs: Overview, Votes, Sponsors, and Related Bills • View Cosponsors and tap to see their full profiles • See how each party (Democrat, Republican, Independent) voted on bills • Breakdown of individual Yay and Nay votes for transparency • Direct link to the official source of each bill • New in-app update banner to keep you informed about changes • Minor bug fixes and performance improvements

- Added a guest mode for users to explore the app before signing up - Enhanced filters on Home screen with State and Policy Area selection - Enhanced filters on Representative screen - Minor bug fixes and enhancements

1. Update session management to help users stay logged in 2. Minor performance tweaks

1. Enhance session management so user's are properly navigated to auth screen when session ends. 2. Minor app performance tweaks

• Updated feedback links on profile screen • Fixed a bug affecting state selection on My Representatives screen • General bug fixes and performance improvements

• Added State Filter to the My Representatives screen — now you can browse reps by state! • UI and performance improvements • Bug fixes and under-the-hood enhancements

Added Civic AI Preview: You can now tap “Notify Me When Available” to show interest in AI-powered bill explanations — coming soon! Improved bill summary formatting for better readability Minor UI enhancements and performance improvements