Highlights from “Hill Etiquette for Interns”
A recap of Hill Etiquette for Interns, a virtual event hosted by POPVOX Foundation and the Capitol Hill Intern Association, about how to effectively write quality deliverables and navigate the unique professional landscape of Capitol Hill.
Recap: FY2025 Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch Hearings
The Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch held three hearings that brought funding priorities for the Legislative Branch into sharper focus.
Getting Members Off the Couch: How New Lodging Policies Are Ensuring That More Than Just the Rich Can Serve in Congress
Allowing Members to be reimbursed for their lodging while in DC for official business further opens the door to people who are not independently wealthy to be able to pursue a career as a lawmaker in the House.
Newsweek: The Supreme Court Is About To Make Congress Reinvent Itself
A post-Chevron world could force Congress to increase its internal capacity, invest in expertise, overhaul its processes, better monitor implementation, and respond more quickly. If not, things could start to break.
POPVOX Foundation Welcomes Danielle Stewart as an Advisor for Congressional Initiatives
As Advisor for Congressional Initiatives, Danielle will build on her vast network of relationships on and of the Hill to support Congressional modernization and Member and staff capacity — including New Member Orientation for the 119th Congress.
POPVOX Foundation's Response to OMB's RFI on Public Participation
In response to OMB’s RFI titled "Methods and Leading Practices for Advancing Public Participation and Community Engagement with the Federal Government,” POPVOX Foundation submitted a comment emphasizing experience and challenges in participation, recommendations for improvement, and successful models.
Congress in the Wake of a Chevron Change: Resources and Recommendations
A Supreme Court change to Chevron would have ripple effects throughout America’s legislative system regardless of the scope of change the Court initiates.
Taylor J. Swift Promoted to Director of Government Capacity
POPVOX Foundation is pleased to announce the appointment of Taylor J. Swift as the new Director of Government Capacity.
POPVOX Foundation welcomes Ala’a Tamam
POPVOX Foundation welcomes new intern Ala’a Tamam. Ala'a is a rising third year at Northeastern University studying Data Science and International Affairs.
Public Witness Testimony on Strengthening Congressional Casework to Senate Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee for FY25
POPVOX Foundation Deputy Director Anne Meeker submitted testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch for Fiscal Year 2025 in support of the subcommittee’s work to strengthen Congress’ ability to provide excellent constituent services.
Public Witness Testimony on Boosting Congressional Capacity to Senate Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee for FY25
POPVOX Foundation staff submitted joint testimony to the Senate Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch for Fiscal Year 2025 requesting the subcommittee’s consideration of three initiatives to improve Congressional capacity in the Senate.
Announcing the Future of Constituent Engagement Project from POPVOX Foundation
The Future of Constituent Engagement project from POPVOX Foundation intends to provide constituents, elected legislators, and innovators with key questions and inputs to consider in navigating the post-mail future.
Cyber Policy Leadership Institute’s Fourth Session Examines the Intersection of Election Security, Misinformation, and Cybersecurity
The fourth session of the Cyber Policy Leadership Institute (CPLI) addressed the critical topic of election security and cybersecurity, with insights from Kemba Walden, president of the Paladin Global Institute, who shared her experience spanning election security, law, and government service.
CHA Markup a Step Towards Increasing Constituent Services & Boosting Congressional Capacity
On April 30, the Committee on House Administration (CHA) marked up three legislative items focused on empowering Members and their offices to better serve their constituents while eliminating waste.
Hearings Recap: FY2025 House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch
A recap of FY25 funding priorities for Leg branch agencies discussed in House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch Hearings
Report from the 2024 Global Innovations in Democracy: Parliamentary Exchange
Parliamentarians from around the world convened in Washington, DC for the second annual Global Innovations in Democracy: Parliamentary Exchange (GID).
AI Tools for Casework: A Guide for Congressional Staff
AI Tools for Casework: A Guide for Congressional Staff, shares a few starting points for caseworkers to use tools like ChatGPT in casework, including sample prompts.
Fifth Flash Report on AI Provides New Guardrails for the House
The fifth AI Flash Report from the Committee on House Administration announces the establishment of AI-guardrails for the House, provides updates on the use of generative artificial intelligence (GenAI) technology across the Legislative branch, and announces the creation of a new AI Coordinator and AI Center of Excellence.
Public Witness Testimony on Strengthening Congressional Casework to House Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee for FY25
POPVOX Foundation Deputy Director Anne Meeker submitted testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch for Fiscal Year 2025 in support of the subcommittee’s work to strengthen Congress’ ability to provide excellent constituent services to the American people.
Public Witness Testimony on Boosting Congressional Capacity to House Appropriations Legislative Branch Subcommittee for FY25
POPVOX Foundation Director of Government Innovation Aubrey Wilson and Director of Government Capacity Taylor J. Swift submitted joint testimony to the House Appropriations Subcommittee on the Legislative Branch for Fiscal Year 2025 requesting the subcommittee’s consideration of three initiatives to improve Congressional capacity in the House.