The Hill: A year after Loper Bright, Congress has failed to step up (Op-Ed)
Marci Harris Marci Harris

The Hill: A year after Loper Bright, Congress has failed to step up (Op-Ed)

One year after the Supreme Court’s Loper Bright decision ended judicial deference to federal agencies, Congress has yet to step up to its constitutional responsibilities. Instead of investing in the expertise and infrastructure needed to legislate effectively, Congress is defunding the very institutions that support it—at a time when precision lawmaking and AI-era governance demand more, not less.

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Six institutional wins to mark six months of the 119th Congress
Aubrey Wilson Aubrey Wilson

Six institutional wins to mark six months of the 119th Congress

We mark six months of the 119th Congress with six overlooked institutional wins—from expanded staff benefits to GenAI pilots and infrastructure upgrades. This edition highlights how small, intentional improvements are modernizing legislative operations and building a more resilient Congress.

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The Case for Casework
Anne Meeker Anne Meeker

The Case for Casework

Casework strengthens Congressional oversight, builds constituent trust, and supports a more resilient institution. POPVOX Foundation Deputy Director Anne Meeker, a former caseworker, outlines strategies to support caseworkers, modernize tools, and turn constituent insights into actionable policy.

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Bridging the Implementation Gap: Key Insights for Congressional Staff
POPVOX Foundation POPVOX Foundation

Bridging the Implementation Gap: Key Insights for Congressional Staff

On March 24, POPVOX Foundation and the Niskanen Center hosted "The Implementation Gap: Turning Legislative Intent into Executive-Led Outcomes," a panel discussion offering insights and solutions for Congressional staff taking on the challenge of translating legislative intent into effective policy implementation.

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New Rules Call for Ongoing AI Efforts in the House; Here’s What Lawmakers Should Do Next
POPVOX Foundation POPVOX Foundation

New Rules Call for Ongoing AI Efforts in the House; Here’s What Lawmakers Should Do Next

The House of Representatives’ new rules package for 2025 emphasizes integrating artificial intelligence (AI) to streamline operations and enhance legislative functions. To fully realize AI's potential, lawmakers should prioritize revising restrictive IT policies, forming dedicated AI working groups, investing in staff training, and leveraging modernization funds for pilot programs.

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Report: Where Will They All Sit?
POPVOX Foundation POPVOX Foundation

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.

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Comparing AI Adoption in the US Congress to Legislatures Worldwide
Marci Harris Marci Harris

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.

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

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.

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