AI Resources for MPs and Parliament Staff
AI is already changing how parliaments operate, and MPs and staff need practical, responsible guidance. Drawing on global legislative use cases, this post introduces AI resources designed for parliamentary offices, including policy templates, research workflows, and custom AI tools. Built for busy legislatures, these guides help boost capacity, support smart adoption, and keep human accountability at the center of parliamentary work.
The Best-kept Secret Federal Feedback Loop Model
The Taxpayer Advocate Service offers a rare, effective federal feedback loop that links taxpayer service requests to real improvements in IRS operations, Congressional oversight, and legislative reform. By turning individual cases into actionable data, TAS strengthens state capacity, accountability, and public trust — providing a proven model for modern constituent engagement and democratic governance.
Caseworkers Always Know the Good Stuff First
Frontline casework trends are tied to oversight, policy, and real-world impact. Practical insights, early warning signs, and real examples help turn constituent experiences into smarter oversight and better service.
Year One of the Digital Parliaments Project: What We Accomplished in 2025 and What's Ahead for 2026
One year after Caribbean parliamentarians identified a shared need to modernize legislative operations, the Digital Parliaments Project marks a key milestone. The first year saw the launch of ParlLink, an open-source, AI-enabled platform supporting legislative digitization and data standardization across partner parliaments. In 2026, the project will expand to new countries, introduce additional AI-powered tools, and strengthen a global community focused on practical parliamentary modernization.
If I Can Use AI at Work, You Can Too
A firsthand look at using AI in everyday Congressional work (without coding or technical expertise!) including practical examples, safety considerations, and why responsible AI adoption can help staff work smarter and keep pace with rapid change.
From Slip-Up to Solution: How AI Can Help Fix Lawmaking in Estonia
A single missing word in Estonia’s gambling tax law nearly made online casinos tax-free, exposing how fragile legislative drafting can be. The error also sparked fast civic innovation: a former government CIO built an AI tool in a day to scan draft bills for mistakes, showing how artificial intelligence can strengthen lawmaking, improve oversight, and help catch costly errors before they become policy.
Hang In There, Immigration Caseworkers
Practical guidance (and solidarity!) for immigration caseworkers navigating an especially demanding moment, alongside critical updates on SSA, IRS, FEMA, and other high-volume casework agencies. Plus, two upcoming trainings!
David vs. Goliath, But They're the Same Person
Campaigns spend billions reaching voters, while Congress has far fewer resources to engage constituents in its governing role. The widening gap between campaign outreach and official representation helps explain public distrust, uneven access to services, and why political contact so often feels transactional rather than civic.
Why Legislative Modernizers Need to Pay Attention to this New Wave of AI
Claude Opus 4.5, Claude Code, Gemini 3 Pro, and agentic AI introduce stronger reasoning, automation, and multimodal capabilities with direct relevance to legislative research, drafting, analytics, and internal systems. For legislative modernizers, the shift signals a move from experimentation to real operational use inside parliaments.
The Year of "and Innovation": What the House Modernization Report Reveals About Congress' Next Phase
An analysis of the House Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation’s 2025 year-end report and what it signals about Congress’s next phase. The report highlights a shift toward transparency, realistic goal-setting, and new initiatives — from AI adoption to procurement reform — that will shape whether Congress can keep pace with technology and public expectations.
2026 is Off to a Running Start
Casework Navigator opens 2026 with key agency and policy updates shaping constituent casework. This issue highlights immigration and TPS changes, child care and benefits funding developments, federal workforce updates, notable casework results, and early signals on how AI is affecting casework operations.
POPVOX Foundation 2025: A Transformative Year
POPVOX Foundation’s 2025 year-in-review highlights a transformative year advancing AI-ready legislatures in the US and around the world — strengthening Congressional capacity, modernizing casework and data infrastructure, and building global partnerships to help democratic institutions keep pace with rapidly evolving technology.
Seasonal Greetings and a 2025 Recap
ModParl closes out 2025 with a practical example of AI in action, spotlighting Anguilla’s House of Assembly and its new AI-powered Hansard and legislative website. We also look back on a year of legislative modernization — from Europe to Africa and Asia.
Simply Having a Wonderful Congress-time
Wrapping up 2025 on Capitol Hill by highlighting a year of Congressional modernization, AI shaping the future of legislatures, new constituent service tools, and leadership transitions. Plus, holiday cheer, campus updates, and a look ahead to 2026’s big tech initiatives like the White House Genesis Mission and agentic AI at federal agencies.
AI in Parliaments is a Journey, Not a Switch
A conversation with Andy Williamson of the Inter-Parliamentary Union examines why adopting AI in parliaments is a gradual institutional journey. Centered on the new Maturity Framework for AI in Parliaments, the conversation explores how legislatures can assess readiness, build governance and capacity, and focus on democratic impact while learning from peer institutions.
Finding Good Work Worth Doing
This year-end edition of Casework Navigator reflects on the everyday reality of Congressional casework while sharing the latest casework news and federal agency developments.
Public Witness Testimony on Modernizing Constituent Engagement Through Emerging Technology
On December 17, 2025, POPVOX Foundation Director of Global Initiatives Aubrey Wilson submitted testimony to the Committee on House Administration’s Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation on how emerging technologies — particularly AI — are reshaping constituent engagement in legislatures around the world and what lessons the US House can draw from these efforts.
Parliaments as Living Information Systems
A global shift is underway as AI pushes parliaments to evolve from paper-bound institutions into fully digital, adaptive information systems. This post explores why past tech waves fell short, what today’s “pacing problem” means for democracy, and how coordinated international action can drive genuine digital transformation.
Why Teletownhalls Aren’t a Cop Out
A deep dive into how teletownhalls, modern outreach tactics, and the limits of Congressional tech shape how Members connect with the people they serve — featuring an inside-the-weeds conversation with Ashley Julyan of the AEJ Group on what actually drives constituent engagement at scale.
A Morning of Gratitude for Hill Staff from POPVOX Foundation and CapitolStrong
POPVOX Foundation and CapitolStrong hosted a thank you event for Congressional staff, offering coffee, treats, and a visit from therapy dog Teddy. Over 100 staffers joined to recharge and connect after a busy year, highlighting the coalition’s support for the people who keep Congress running.