





ENGAGING AMERICANS ON ISSUES FACING CONGRESS
VOP engages citizens in the policymaking process using online tools – called “policymaking simulations” – available to public that enable American citizens to get informed on key policy issues, formulate their recommendations and forward them to their elected representatives.

INFORMING POLICYMAKERS AND THE PUBLIC
VOP disseminates the findings of public consultation surveys, conducted by the University of Maryland’s Program for Public Consultation, in specific districts and states, as well as nationwide. Survey Reports

IDENTIFYING COMMON GROUND OF THE AMERICAN PEOPLE
The Common Ground of the American People, a project of VOP, is a compilation of data from dozens of national public consultation surveys revealing more than 160 policy positions on key issues, supported by majorities of both Republicans and Democrats. Learn More
Americans on Regulating AI
Majorities of Republicans and Democrats Overwhelmingly Favor the Government Regulating Artificial Intelligence The White House recently released its AI Action Plan, which opposes government regulation of AI programs, saying that it would impede the US […]
Medicaid, SNAP and EITC
Majorities of Republicans and Democrats Oppose Cutting Medicaid Favor Increasing SNAP Benefits and Tax Credits for Low-Wage Workers The American public overwhelmingly opposes cuts to federal assistance programs for low-income households, and in most cases […]
Americans on Multilateral Institutions
Bipartisan Majorities Oppose US Disengaging from UN Agencies Oppose Sanctioning ICC for Arrest Warrants Against US Allied Leaders President Trump has issued executive orders to “reevaluate our commitment” to United Nations (UN) agencies, withdraw from […]