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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…

The 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…

Reps. 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…

Select 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…

The 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 …

The 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…

The House Committee on Modernizing Congress holds a hearing on ways Congress can strengthen its oversight function.

The 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,…

Representatives 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…

The House Rules Committee held a virtual “Member’s Day” hearing on possible rule changes for the 117th Congress. Several topics were discussed, including modernization efforts in Congress, r…

Representative Derek Kilmer talked about the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, its mission and its progress. This program is available as a C-SPAN Podcast.

The 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…

The 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…

The House Modernization Committee held a hearing on congressional mailing rules and heard from experts on how social media and technology will impact the way members of Congress communicate …

The 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…

The 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…

The House speaker held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected representatives. The event happens at the start of each Congress. The official swearing-in ceremony took place ear…

House Speaker Paul Ryan (R-Wisconsin) held a ceremonial swearing-in and photo opportunity with members of the 115th Congress and their families. The event happens at the start of each Congre…

House Speaker John Boehner (R-OH) held a ceremonial swearing-in for members of the 114th Congress.

House Speaker John Boehner held a ceremonial swearing-in ceremony with newly-elected representatives. The event happens at the start of each Congress. The official swearing-in ceremony took …