Mundane administrative tasks take up valuable time that members and their staff can use to provide constituent service and/or do legislative work. Over the years, there have been numerous attempts to reform the administrative processes of… Read More
As partisan bickering and political divides continue to dominate headlines, it’s easy to forget that positive things are happening in Congress. Despite this, progress is being made, including on the Modernization Committee—one of the… Read More
It’s no surprise that Congress is behind the times on being technology savvy. The infamous, viral footage of Facebook CEO Mark Zuckerberg’s testimony before Congress full of awkward pauses revealed some members’ lack of tech… Read More
This week, our nation honors the brave men and women who have served to defend the freedom and values that are the pillars of our democracy. With nearly 100 military veterans in Congress, we reflect on how these members have shaped our… Read More
There is no doubt that Congress, as it stands, has a lot of room for improvement. Reforming the House calendar and schedule is perhaps one of the best ways to start to make a meaningful change in the right direction. Although every member… Read More
From gruesome mudslinging to partisan chain-rattling, Congress can often feel as spooky as Halloween. It’s time for more treats and fewer tricks, and thankfully, the Modernization Committee is working to do just that. As one of the… Read More
Most people have begun to think that congressional dysfunction and low approval rates are the norm. When it comes to reforming procedures and policies that will enable Congress to better serve its constituents, state legislatures can… Read More
As partisan bickering and political divides continue to dominate headlines, it’s easy to forget that positive things are happening in Congress. Despite this, progress is being made, including on the Modernization Committee—one of the… Read More
When the stakes are this high, Congress has a civic obligation to address and fix the dysfunctions in our institutions. Civility and bipartisanship are crucial to governing a divided nation that, too often, is defined by partisanship and… Read More
As partisan bickering and political divides continue to dominate headlines, it’s easy to forget that positive things are happening in Congress. Despite this, progress is being made, including on the Modernization Committee—one of the… Read More
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