Future-Proofing Congress

How Member-Led Upgrades Are Optimizing Legislative Branch Capacity and Resilience

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Artificial Intelligence for the Legislative Branch

Information-sharing and best practices for automated technologies in the legislative branch

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Modern Parliament

Highlighting modernization initiatives from legislatures around the world

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Casework Resources

Trainings, events, and resources geared toward standout constituent services for Congressional casework teams

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Cyber Policy Leadership Institute

Bridging the representation gap in cybersecurity policy

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Supporting innovation in government and civic engagement

Capacity

POPVOX Foundation supports government capacity by developing resources and tech tools that streamline staff workflows and attract and retain talented personnel from diverse backgrounds. By doing so, the foundation helps to ensure that governments are equipped to meet the demands of a rapidly changing world.

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POPVOX Foundation works to inform and empower people and make government work better for everyone.

This includes reimagining the concept of civic infrastructure, and providing new ways for government to share information and engage the public, with an emphasis on diverse participation and rebuilding public trust.

Innovation

POPVOX Foundation works with governments to address the challenges presented by the constantly evolving landscape of technology and society, known as "pacing problems." Through collaborations with researchers, government officials, and other stakeholders, the foundation aims to advance innovative solutions that facilitate effective oversight, transparency, accountability, and accessibility, ensuring efficient and effective governance.

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Engagement

POPVOX Foundation promotes engagement and empowers citizens to participate effectively in the democratic process. By developing innovative methods and tools, the foundation enables citizens to take an active role in shaping their communities and influencing policy decisions. The foundation's efforts also encourage government officials to actively solicit and leverage public engagement, fostering a more transparent, accountable, and responsive government.

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Updates

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Opinion: House Republicans Have the Opportunity to Make the 119th Congress the Most Modern and Pro-Family in Recent History

By modernizing its voting procedures to include a proxy voting option when it adopts new Rules, the House of Representatives would ensure near-universal participation and better prepare Congress to respond to future emergencies, whether they be individual or national in scope.

What’s happening with AI in constituent engagement?

Outdated communication systems and limited office adoption have minimized GenAI's impact on constituent engagement, but there remains a need to rethink and modernize how constituents and lawmakers interact.

Recommendations to the 119th Congress on Creating a Strong, Responsive Legislative Branch

Recommendations to help Congress address the “pacing problem,” invest in its workforce, enhance constituent services, foster bipartisanship, and strengthen House operations for a more effective and responsive Legislative branch.

Report: Where Will They All Sit?

A new report from POPVOX Foundation and Protect Democracy explores the idea of expanding not only the US Capitol campus’ physical footprint, but also the chamber’s membership.

Comparing AI Adoption in the US Congress to Legislatures Worldwide

Despite initial momentum, the US Congress risks lagging international counterparts in the adoption of automated technologies. To improve its own operations and keep pace with international counterparts, Congress should work collaboratively to develop a cohesive AI strategy, provide dedicated resources for staff and Member training, remove barriers to the use of commercial and open source tools, and engage more actively in global knowledge-sharing.

Nonpartisan POPVOX Foundation Launches “Gavel In” Podcast to Support the Orientation of Members Elect and Their Staff

POPVOX Foundation is announcing “Gavel In,” a limited-run, explainer podcast series about how Congress works, created especially for freshmen Members of the 119th Congress, their staff, and spouses. Gavel In supplements the House’s official New Member Orientation onboarding so new Members and staff are extra set up for success as they set up their new offices on Capitol Hill and in their districts.

POPVOX Foundation Leads Coalition Calling for the Reauthorization of the Committee on House Administration Subcommittee on Modernization

POPVOX Foundation led a crosspartisan coalition of civil society organizations in calling for the continuation of the Subcommittee on Modernization into the 119th Congress and beyond.

POPVOX Foundation hosts webinar on agency responsiveness to Congress

One of the hardest things about getting up to speed as a new caseworker is learning the different contacts and practices for each individual agency in responding to casework requests.

The Diplomat: China’s ‘Gifts’ of Parliament Buildings in Africa Are a Wake-Up Call for Digital Sovereignty

Over the past two decades, Beijing has financed and built at least 15 parliament buildings in African nations. These projects carry hidden costs that extend far beyond their initial construction.

Updated: Where the House and Senate Are on Internal AI

While debates continue across Capitol Hill on approaches to regulation of artificial intelligence, institutional offices within the House of Representatives are taking steps to prepare for the impending paradigm shift.