Press Releases

Modernization Committee Marks Progress on Three-quarters of Recommendations

Today, the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress (“Modernization Committee”) announced that 77 percent of its bipartisan recommendations have been fully implemented or have seen meaningful progress toward implementation. Recommendations passed by the Committee are aimed at making Congress more efficient and effective for the American people. Throughout the Modernization Committee’s tenure, it has developed and passed 142 recommendations. These recommendations are b…  Continue Reading

Modernization Committee Holds Hearing on Improving the Development and Adoption of Technology in Congress

Today, the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress  (“Modernization Committee”) convened for the hearing, “Congress & Technology: Modernizing the Innovation Cycle.” Members and witnesses explored opportunities to improve the Legislative Branch’s development of innovative technology, the recruitment and retention of talented staff with technology expertise, and how integrating updated technology in the legislative process can make Congress more eff…  Continue Reading

Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill Clears Committee, Advancing 23 Modernization Committee 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) applauded the passage of the Legislative Branch Fiscal Year (FY) 2023 funding bill by the full committee. The legislation advances 23 of the Modernization Committee’s bipartisan recommendations and includes funding to support further modernization initiatives to advance additional recommendations. A few key recommendations addressed by t…  Continue Reading

Blogs

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