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.
CHA Subcommittee on Modernization Markup a Step Towards Increasing Congressional Capacity
This first CHA subcommittee markup to take place in nearly three decades is just the most recent demonstration of the CHA’s Modernization Subcommittee’s vital work in making Congress work better for the American people.
The Lawfare Podcast: How Congressional Staffers Helped Our Afghan Allies
Anne Meeker, POPVOX Foundation’s Deputy Director, appeared on The Lawfare Podcast to discuss American Ingenuity: Congressional Casework in the Afghanistan Withdrawal.
Cyber Policy Leadership Institute’s Fellows Examine Cyber Security Within Critical Infrastructure Serving Minority Communities
During the third session of the Cyber Policy Leadership Institute (CPLI), fellows explored cybersecurity weaknesses in critical infrastructure serving minority communities, specifically within healthcare, water systems, and educational sectors.
Reviving Leadership Over the Legislative Branch: A Proposal for a Joint Committee on Operations
The Joint Committee on the Library and Joint Committee on Printing, two-century-old bicameral clubs that once played a key role in increasing the public’s access to government information, have been stripped of their resources and all sense of purpose, creating significant gaps with respect to bicameral oversight of essential elements of the Legislative branch’s operations.
POPVOX Foundation Director of Government Innovation Appears on The Briefing with Steve Scully
On March 25, 2024, Aubrey Wilson, POPVOX Foundation’s Director of Government Innovation, appeared as a guest on SiriusXM’s The Briefing with Steve Scully to discuss Congressional modernization.
Supreme Court Decision on Public Officials' Social Media — What Does it Mean for Congress?
The Supreme Court recently held that in some cases public officials violate the First Amendment if they block people from personal social media accounts… so what does that mean for Members of Congress?
POPVOX Foundation welcomes Logan Castellanos
POPVOX Foundation welcomes new intern Logan Castellanos. Logan Castellanos is a junior at Georgetown University studying Healthcare Management and Policy.
Cyber Policy Leadership Institute’s Fellows Explore Legislative Process and Cybersecurity Realities
The second session of the Cyber Policy Leadership Institute (CPLI) focused on cyber policy legislation on Capitol Hill, opportunities and challenges of investments in cybersecurity, and defending organizations and business from cyber attacks.
Congressional Hackathon 5.0 Recap
A recap of Congressional Hackathon 5.0, co-hosted by the Speaker of the House, Minority Leader of the House, and the CAO.
Highlights from “Demystifying the Appropriations Process: A Guide for Junior Staffers”
On February 29, POPVOX Foundation, in collaboration with the Modernization Staff Association, hosted a virtual event demystifying the appropriations process for junior Congressional staffers.
Tall Expectations (and a Suggestion) for the House’s New Bipartisan AI Task Force
The US House of Representatives announced the creation of a bipartisan AI Task Force to help lawmakers better understand this emerging technology. The task force launch is a timely boost to Congress’ exploration of the opportunities and challenges posed by these new technologies.
Highlights from the “Evolution of Congressional Internships”
POPVOX Foundation, in collaboration with the Capitol Hill Intern Association, hosted a virtual event examining how Congressional internships have evolved and their importance in offering young people invaluable exposure to the legislative process and potential careers in public service.
POPVOX Foundation and #AfghanEvac announce award for Congressional caseworkers
POPVOX Foundation and #AfghanEvac have created a one-time special award to recognize the heroic efforts of Congressional caseworkers, volunteers, and federal employees involved in the relocation and resettlement efforts of Americans and American allies from Afghanistan.
POPVOX Foundation and FAI encourage Congressional staff to “fall in love” with GenAI
POPVOX Foundation and the Foundation for American Innovation have released “Fall in Love with AI,” a resource designed to help Congressional staffers integrate artificial intelligence into their workflows.
POPVOX Foundation releases report on Congressional casework during Afghanistan withdrawal
“American Ingenuity: Congressional Casework in the Afghanistan Withdrawal,” a new report from the nonpartisan POPVOX Foundation, details the extraordinary efforts of Congressional caseworkers working in collaboration with federal agency staff and non-governmental organizations to facilitate the evacuation of thousands of Americans and American allies during the chaotic US withdrawal from Afghanistan.
Standing Room Only: House Administration’s Must-Watch Hearing on AI in Congress
On January 30, Committee on House Administration Chair Bryan Steil [R, WI] and Ranking Member Joe Morelle [D, NY] welcomed witnesses from Legislative branch agencies to a packed committee room for updates on how their organizations are innovating with artificial intelligence (AI).
Tech Policy Press: US Congress Moves to Take Advantage of AI
The US Congress has been at the forefront of embracing AI, establishing an AI working group, implementing monthly AI transparency reports, and modernizing its operations during the pandemic. This proactive approach sets the US apart as a world leader in adopting innovative technologies within the legislative branch.
Cyber Policy Leadership Institute’s Inaugural Session
On January 23, 2024, the Cyber Policy Leadership Institute (CPLI) held its first session at Crowdstrike headquarters, where its inaugural class of eight students received an introduction on cybersecurity policy from public policy experts.