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Modernization Committee Holds Final Hearing on the Future of Congressional Modernization

The Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress (“Modernization Committee”) held its final hearing. The hearing reviewed the Modernization Committee’s accomplishments and explored how the House can continue to develop and implement modernization measures to ensure it can provide more effective, efficient, and transparent service to the American people. Members of the bipartisan Modernization Committee heard from Catherine Spzindor, the Chief Administrative Officer of the…  Continue Reading

Modernization Committee Continues Implementation Efforts, Introduces Resolution to Advance 32 Bipartisan Recommendations

Today, Chair Derek Kilmer (D-WA) and Vice Chair William Timmons (R-SC) of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress (“Modernization Committee”) announced the introduction of the House MODCOM Resolution II, alongside Chairperson Zoe Lofgren (D-CA) and Ranking Member Rodney Davis (R-IL) of the Committee on House Administration. The resolution advances 32 bipartisan recommendations passed in committee to create a more efficient, effective, and transparent Congress.  Th…  Continue Reading

Modernization Committee Explores “Big Ideas” to Reform Congress

Today, the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress (Modernization Committee) held its second-to-last hearing to explore innovative and thought-provoking proposals to strengthen representational government and the policymaking process. During the hearing titled “What's the Big Idea? Innovative Approaches to Fixing Congress,” Congressman John Larson (D-CT) spoke with committee members about extending House terms from two years to four years. Congressman Larson proposed that …  Continue Reading

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Managing Congressional Staff in the 21st Century

In the last few months, employees nationwide have held conversations across various job sectors about their workplace environment and how employers can cultivate a better work/life balance. The Modernization committee wanted to share what we're doing on behalf of congressional staff, the backbone of the People's House, to ensure their work on behalf of the American people is supported, and is not dwarfed by Executive Branch influence and lobbyist interests. Staff have a wealth of institutiona…  Continue Reading