This evaluative study investigated through actual demonstrations the effectiveness of satellite videoconferencing in providing a new mechanism for informed dialogue between congressmen and constituents, thus strengthening the legislative process. In this experiment, the use of NASA's portable earth terminal was instrumental in making satellite communications accessible to several public constituencies. Questions answered by that study included those of utility, cost, and availability of videoconferences. Responses by study participants suggest that satellite videoconferencing should be used by the Congress to facilitate broad public participation in key aspects of the legislative process. (Author/JEG)