Groups ask Pelosi and McCarthy to extend the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress
The Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress’ charter expires in two months. Plainly, there is a ton more that needs to be done to reform and reinvigorate Congress. A diverse… Read More
Reps. Takano and Foster, Sens. Hirono and Tillis introduce the Office of Technology Assessment Improvement and Enhancement Act
On September 19, 2019, “Reps. Mark Takano (D-CA) and Bill Foster (D-IL) and Sens. Mazie Hirono (D-HI) and Thom Tillis (R-NC) introduced the Office of Technology Assessment Improvement and Enhancement… Read More
APSA Task Force Memorandum: The House of Representatives’ work schedule: Issues, and options for reform
To: The Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress From: Prof. Jason Roberts, University of North Carolina, chair; Prof. James Curry, University of Utah;… Read More
Explainer on the who, why, and what of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress
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Join us for an update on the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress
Click to RSVP Join the Legislative Branch Capacity Working Group (LBCWG) for a lively update and panel discussion on the work – thus far! – of the… Read More
Groups request more visibility from House’s Bipartisan Legal Advisory Group
August 14, 2019 The Honorable Douglas Letter Office of General Counsel 219 Cannon House Office Building U.S House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Dear Mr. Letter:… Read More
Resolution introduced to implement recommendations of the Select Committee
Resolved, SECTION 1. SHORT TITLE. This resolution may be cited as the “Improving Transparency for the American People Act of 2019”. SEC. 2. ADOPTION OF STANDARDIZED FORMAT FOR LEGISLATIVE DOCUMENTS. Read More
ICYMI: Sen. Mike Enzi releases ideas to fix broken congressional budget and spending process
Below is a press release from Sen. Mike Enzi, Senate Budget Committee chairman. Senate Budget Committee Chairman… Read More
New legislation to end government shutdowns
The below text comes from Sen. James Lankford (R, OK) and Maggie Hassan (D, NH). It’s a sad but true reality: Congress functions best on a deadline. In theory,… Read More
Lessons on Congressional Reform from Donald M. Fraser
Source: Congressional Pictorial Dictionary. This month, former Congressman Donald M. Fraser (D-MN) passed away at the age of 95. For many observers of… Read More