Scoring System

Learn how points are awarded in the Congressional Fantasy Game

Scoring Rules

In the Congressional Fantasy Game, points are awarded to your legislators based on their real-world legislative activities. Each action is worth a specific number of points, and your team's total points determine your standing in your league.

Action Points Description
Primary Sponsor of Introduced Bill 10 Points awarded when a legislator is the primary sponsor of a bill introduced in Congress.
Co-Sponsor of Bill 2 Points awarded when a legislator co-sponsors a bill.
Bill Becomes Law 100 Points awarded to the primary sponsor when their bill becomes law.
Committee Reports Bill 20 Points awarded when a bill sponsored by the legislator is reported by a committee.
Bill Passes Chamber 30 Points awarded when a bill sponsored by the legislator passes either the House or Senate.

Scoring Frequency

The scoring system is updated regularly as new legislative actions occur in Congress. Here's how it works:

  • New bills are synchronized from the Congress.gov API
  • Bill actions (becoming law, committee reports, etc.) are processed
  • Points are calculated and applied to your team
  • League standings are updated accordingly

League commissioners can trigger scoring updates through the admin panel.

Strategy Tips

To maximize your team's score, consider these strategies:

  • Draft legislators who actively sponsor legislation
  • Look for committee chairs or influential members who can get bills passed
  • Balance your roster between senators and representatives for diverse scoring opportunities
  • Track which legislators have bipartisan appeal, as their bills are more likely to pass
  • Consider legislative experience when making draft picks

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Frequently Asked Questions

Scores are updated whenever the system synchronizes with the Congress.gov API. League commissioners can trigger manual updates through the admin panel. Generally, we aim to update scores daily to reflect the latest congressional activities.

Yes, points accumulate throughout the session. Each scoring event is recorded and added to your team's total, which means your legislators continue to earn points as they engage in legislative activities.

If a legislator leaves Congress during a fantasy season, they will stop earning points, but the points they've already earned will remain part of your team's total. In future versions, leagues may allow midseason replacements for departed legislators.

Yes! When you're viewing the league standings, you can click on the "Details" button next to your team to see a breakdown of how your legislators have earned points. This includes all scoring events and when they occurred.