POPVOX Foundation hosts webinar on what happens when federal benefits programs collide
In this Casework Navigator webinar, Max Ghenis discussed the nuances of navigating the complex web of interacting federal benefits programs and the experience of building PolicyEngine.
Salute to a ModCom Hero
As we reflect on Rep. Derek Kilmer's decision not to seek re-election, we acknowledge and honor the significant impact of his 11-year service in the House — his commitment to modernizing Congress and to bridging the partisan divide.
Congress of the Future: Better District Office Leasing
Investing in responsive, high-functioning district operations enables Congress as an institution to better serve the American people. The GSA is well-positioned to provide improved consistency, security, and cost savings when it comes to district offices.
Beyond Tech: Insights from the International Legislative Modernization Working Group
Modernization goes beyond applying technological advancements to the legislative process. Rather, it also involves modernizing other components of what makes a legislative body work, such as rethinking committee work, staff training, and retention efforts.
New Member Orientation: Successful Onboarding for a Modern Legislature
A robust, effective onboarding program is essential for newly elected Members to be impactful out of the gate in representing their constituents and to operate effectively within an increasingly complex institution. This report provides an overview of how traditional NMOs have been organized, structured, and hosted, and proposes creative alternatives for how this onboarding experience can be improved.
Looking for Funding? New Opportunity in Knowledge Curation
Government decision making is only as good as the information available to decision makers. DARPA is looking at new ways to increase governmental capacity to make good decisions, including through inviting members of the public to apply for an innovative grant.
IPU and ASGP Launch Guide to Help Parliaments Promote Digital Transformation
The Inter-Parliamentary Union and the Association of Secretaries General of Parliaments released a new guide on the digital transformation of parliaments at the 147th IPU Assembly in Luanda, Angola.
Keeping Pace with AI: The Legislative Branch Charges Forward in Second Flash Report
A new flash report provides a noteworthy update on the wide range of AI advancements and accomplishments occurring within the House and across the entities that support it.
FY24 Eligible Accounts for Earmark Funding
Eligible account descriptions and sample projects for FY24 Member Directed Spending (“earmarks”).
First Meeting of the International Legislative Modernization Working Group
At the first meeting of the International Legislative Modernization Working Group, participants who work in the legislatures of Brazil, Ghana, Mexico, Portugal, and the United States presented recent legislative modernizing initiatives from their countries and identified opportunities for cross-country experience sharing.
Casework is Ready for Innovation
Congressional tech modernizers, innovators, and legislative nerds gathered for the 5th Congressional Hackathon. Hosted by then-Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, House Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and the House Chief Administrative Office, the event focused on ideas and works-in-progress for how tech can streamline Congressional operations and make Congress a safer, more efficient, and more enjoyable place to work.
Congress Celebrates Its Top Cost-Saver, But More Work Remains
The House Administration Committee's Modernization Subcommittee convened another forward-thinking hearing, this time examining how to build on the success achieved by the Government Accountability Office (GAO) while ensuring the agency continues to adapt to a congress in need of faster, fact-based, digestible information.
Recommendations for ModSub’s Hearing on GAO Modernization
POPVOX Foundation applauds the Committee on House Administration’s Subcommittee on Modernization for hosting a hearing focused on GAO’s internal efforts to stay agile in serving Congress and adopt new methods to meet the needs of a modern First Branch.
Op-Ed (FedScoop): House ‘flash report’ on AI signals capacity gains
A new AI report from the Committee on House Administration underscores that Congress is not just looking at how to regulate AI but also working to ensure the responsible use of automated technologies within the legislative branch.
POPVOX Foundation welcomes Connor Lee
POPVOX Foundation welcomes new intern Connor Lee. Connor is a senior at the University of Chicago, where he majors in Political Science and minors in English & Creative Writing.
POPVOX Foundation hosts “Legislating for (and with) AI” event with Samuel Hammond
Samuel Hammond, Chief Economist at the Foundation for American Innovation, shared a presentation about how AI will transform political institutions.
POPVOX Foundation participates in the fifth Congressional Hackathon
On September 14, 2023, POPVOX Foundation’s Deputy Director, Anne Meeker, presented a prototype demonstrating how artificial intelligence could help caseworkers better serve constituents.
POPVOX Foundation, First Branch Intern Project, host Fall “Internapalooza” in Collaboration with the Committee on House Administration
On September 11, 2023, POPVOX Foundation and the organizations of the First Branch Intern Project hosted the seventh “Internapalooza” orientation and welcome event for the Fall class of Congressional interns.
Joint Letter to Chief Administrative Officer of the House in Support of Career Paths Features
As a bipartisan group of organizations working independently to support and encourage Congressional modernization, we commend the Chief Administrative Officer of the House for the development and release of “Career Paths” features within the House of Representatives’ Human Resources Hub (HR Hub).
POPVOX Foundation welcomes Aubrey Wilson as Director of Government Innovation
POPVOX Foundation welcomes Aubrey Wilson as Director of Government Innovation. Aubrey is a bridge-builder and an institutionalist; she is passionate about elevating the good work, innovation and collaboration that happens every day in Congress but rarely makes headlines. She has consistently worked to make government more transparent, accessible and responsive and will continue this work as Director of Government Innovation at POPVOX Foundation.