Congressional Reform
What’s the history of congressional reform and what’s the outlook for continued modernization of Congress? The Association of Former Members of Congress hosted a discussion on the topic, inc…
292 viewsWhat’s the history of congressional reform and what’s the outlook for continued modernization of Congress? The Association of Former Members of Congress hosted a discussion on the topic, inc…
292 viewsThe House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress held a hearing to discuss ways Congress can become more effective in its operations. Witnesses included professionals from the Hou…
522 viewsThe House Rules Committee held an emergency hearing regarding an impending railroad strike. The committee met to consider a bill that would turn a September agreement between railroad compan…
819 viewsReps. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and Will Timmons (R-SC), chair and vice chair of the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, spoke about recommendations their committee made to im…
127 viewsSelect Committee on the Modernization of Congress chair Rep. Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and ranking member Rep. William Timmons (R-SC) talked about the committee’s final report on efforts to make C…
638 viewsThe House Select Modernization of Congress Committee heard recommendations on how to modernize the nation’s legislative body and how it operates. Topics included the pros and cons of adding …
431 viewsThe House Select Modernization of Congress Committee held a hearing on the status of recommendations to make Congress more effective, efficient, and transparent. Topics included telework, st…
282 viewsThe House Committee on Modernizing Congress holds a hearing on ways Congress can strengthen its oversight function.
344 viewsThe House Select Modernization of Congress Committee held a hearing focusing on civility and collaboration in Congress. Experts from the fields of leadership development, workplace civility,…
1,021 viewsRepresentatives Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and William Timmons (R-SC), heads of the Modernization of Congress Committee, discussed efforts to improve and modernize the legislative branch. The lawma…
135 viewsThe House Select Modernization of Congress Committee held a hearing to discuss Congress' constitutional role as a co-equal branch of government. During the hearing, a panel of experts testif…
958 viewsThe House Modernization of Congress Committee held a hearing on improving the budget and appropriations process in Congress. The panelists shared their views on the current state of the budg…
776 viewsThe House Modernization of Congress Committee held a hearing on ways to support new congressional members as well as state legislators. Freshman members Representatives Mary Gay Scanlon (D-P…
423 viewsThe House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress held a hearing to examine ways to increase public transparency and education regarding the legislative process. Witnesses included…
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