Transparency is at the heart of our democracy, and it’s no secret that most Americans value a transparent government. However, outdated technology, partisanship, and financial interests have often made it more difficult for the public… Read More
After hearing from current members and experts on past congressional reform efforts, the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress held its third hearing on May 1 with former members of Congress. Having left the institution… Read More
Too often, the Beltway news is driven by political division and partisan debates. Regardless, there are still pieces of legislation greatly benefitting the American people that have gone through the legislative process and been… Read More
These days, compromise appears to be a dirty word in Washington, D.C. However, the reality is that it is essential to tackling the challenges facing our nation. Is it possible to hold strong political convictions and work across the aisle… Read More
Approximately once in a generation, there is an attempt to reform Congress. Since 1946, there have been four major reform efforts with the last one in 1993. This means that the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress has a… Read More
It is well-known that Americans are dissatisfied with Congress’s functioning, but how do members of Congress themselves feel? And what do they think can be done to fix the institution? On March 12, the Select Committee on the… Read More
After years of Congress’s continued dysfunctional spiral and failure to perform its basic duties, Bipartisan Policy Center Action said enough is enough. We launched the Congress of Tomorrow effort to demand a committee that would… Read More
With the longest government shutdown in history—and a tense battle between Congress and the president—now over, it is time for the nation to come together for this week’s annual State of the Union address in which the president lays… Read More
Our government was created for the people, but as Congress fails to perform its basic functions—like passing a timely budget—it fails to serve us, the American people. One year ago, we set out on a vital mission to make Congress work… Read More
2018—and its government shutdowns, partisan congressional battles, and broken government processes—is behind us. With a new year and a new Congress, it’s time to ensure that government finally works better for the American people. Read More
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