Rep. Darin LaHood On Creating a Congress of Tomorrow
Rep. Darin LaHood, D-Il, writes at the Ripon Forum: “Simply put, the body “of the People,” voted in “by the People,” is not working “for the People.” “So what… Read More
ICYMI: Rep. Isakson Introduces Biennial Budgeting Bill
Rep. Johnny Isakson, R-Ga, writes at the Ripon Forum: “Over the last 37 years, since 1980, Congress has passed all 12 annual appropriations bills on time only twice. Too… Read More
ICYMI: Coequal or Co-opted? How Congress Can Restore Its Rightful Role in Government
Former Rep. Mickey Edwards (R-OK) writes at the Ripon Forum: “The problem is long-standing and difficult: it often appears that many members of Congress have no clue as to… Read More
Only Congress Can Save Itself
James Wallner writes at the Library of Law & Liberty: “Restoring the Constitution’s institutional foundation, though, requires that all branches take an active part. Congress, the executive, and… Read More
Eight Good Pieces of News About Congress
R Street Institute’s Casey Burgat writes: It is not breaking news that most Americans are pessimistic about Congress. This negativity is reflected in Congress’ dismal 20 percent approval… Read More
Article I Restoration Resolution Introduced
Rep. Warren Davidson, R-OH, introduced the Article One Restoration Resolution on May 17. The legislation, he stated in a “Dear colleague” letter, “would require each relevant authorizing committee to… Read More
Rep. Ken Buck on the Federal Budget Accountability Act
By Kevin R. Kosar Rep. Ken Buck, R-Co, introduced H.R. 1999, the Federal Budget Accountability Act in April. It is a short bill — barely two… Read More
Congress in Search of Itself
From Law & Liberty: Christopher DeMuth had an interesting take on the election and its impact on our national institutions. In an essay for the Wall Street Journal,… Read More
Bill Introduced to Establish a Joint Commission on the Organization of Congress
By Kevin R. Kosar A bipartisan proposal (H.Con.Res.28) to get Congress to rethink its organization, operations, and capacity has been re-introduced into Congress by Reps. Darin LaHood (R, Il)… Read More
Can Our Political Institutions Handle Our Political Divisions?
New America’s Lee Drutman has a new white paper out. He writes: The United States is a politically divided nation. These divisions have only grown deeper in the past… Read More