If you want to know the truth just assume it to be the exact opposite of what the government says and you'll be correct.

If you want to know what a congressional bill's intent is just read the title of the bill and figure out what the opposite is. If the title reads "The Freedom Act" the bill's intent is to take away one of your freedoms. If it's "Responsible Government Spending Act" then it's meant to hide government waste from you.