Resources for Redistricting ahead of the 118th Congress
Every 10 years, using updated information from the latest census, the congressional map is redrawn. Particularly for staff who work in a district office, ensuring a smooth transition for… Read More
Congress Should Be Mightier Than A Pen
In less than three weeks, President Biden has signed 28 executive orders. This pace puts him well ahead of his predecessors and could soon beat the previous record for “most executive… Read More
Attempting to oust the Speaker of the House offers short-term nothing for long-term discomfort
Reports emerged yesterday of a plan among House Freedom Caucus (HFC) members to oust Speaker Pelosi via a “motion to vacate the chair.” This motion has been a more… Read More
Event: How to make Congress more Effective—A Conversation with the Leaders of the House Select Committee on Modernization
RSVP here. The Association of Former Members of Congress hosts a discussion with the leaders of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress today at… Read More
APSA congressional reform task force report
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Survey reveals a majority of Americans believe their Members of Congress do not represent them the best
James Madison wrote in Federalist 52 that the House of Representatives “should have an immediate dependence on, and an intimate sympathy with, the people.” This is why the framers… Read More
Blocking critics on Twitter: What Congress should know
Good news, D.C.: August recess is around the corner. For many, it is a time to escape the Beltway for some much sought-after R&R. For members of Congress, it is… Read More
Video: How House leadership is chosen and trained: A conversation with Matthew Green
How is the speaker and the other leaders of the House chosen? What factors who wins these races… Read More
Who reaches the pinnacle of power in Congress, and why?
Few would dispute the critical role that party leaders play in Congress today. They are intimately involved in every stage of the legislative process. Leaders set the agenda, resolve disagreements… Read More
Modernizing Congress: Bringing Democracy Into the 21st Century
Download this report published by the Beeck Center of Georgetown University. Read More