Congressional agencies are inundated with an ever-growing legislative workload. Legislative analysts face the daunting task of navigating thousands of pages of bills—often a mix of previous legislation with nuanced amendments. This manual process of identifying recurring sections, tracking reintroduced provisions, and documenting critical differences is not only time-consuming but also prone to errors, delaying crucial decision-making.
To tackle this challenge, AJ Boggs deployed its innovative PISCES search engine to power the Text Analysis Program (TAP). TAP automates the comparison of new bills against historical records, swiftly identifying similarities and highlighting key differences through side-by-side document comparisons. By leveraging advanced search capabilities and customizable algorithms, TAP enables legislative analysts to efficiently track provisions across sessions, streamlining the entire review process.
With TAP, congressional agencies have dramatically reduced the time and effort required for legislative analysis. The automation of complex comparisons has led to significant operational efficiencies—saving over $5 million in costs over eight years—while also enhancing the accuracy and timeliness of reports. Ultimately, TAP empowers legislative analysts to focus on strategic, high-impact policy decisions, transforming the way legislation is reviewed and managed.