LegiDex

Developed by: Committee on House Administration’s Subcommittee on Modernization & Innovation, House Digital Service (HDS)

Used by: Staff in House Personal Offices and House Agencies

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LegiDex is an internal online House staff directory, allowing Congressional staff to access key contact information of fellow staff members on a centralized platform.

Development and launch

LegiDex was first proposed by the bipartisan Modernization Select Committee in its 2022 Final Report. It was funded through the Modernization Initiatives Account (MIA) in the 118th Congress and developed by the House Digital Service (HDS) in collaboration with the Committee on House Administration’s Subcommittee on Modernization & Innovation.

“Recommendation #139: Legislative and support agency staff directory: Congress and congressional support agencies should establish a shared staff directory to enhance the exchange of information and improve collaboration.”

In July 2025, Modernization and Innovation Subcommittee Chair Stephanie Bice [R, OK] and Ranking Member Norma Torres [D, CA] announced the launch of the tool. Just 30 minutes after launch, the House reported over 1,500 new users. As a first-of-its-kind initiative, this staff directory is transforming the way that staff connect across House offices and federal agencies.

Historic Information Deficiencies

Until LegiDex, Congressional offices often had to pay outside organizations for complete and up-to-date contact information, at a cost of thousands of dollars annually. Often, staff lists provided by internal groups were outdated and tough to update, resulting in junior staff and interns calling offices or visiting in person for updated contact information. These information-gathering processes were time-intensive and costly, diverting from other legislative and constituent priorities.

Final Thoughts

LegiDex is a significant step towards institutional modernization, increasing collaboration and connection across the House. While currently limited to House staff, expansion to Senate and other Congressional staff, including those at the Government Accountability Office, Congressional Budget Office, and Congressional Research Service, could foster even greater collaboration and service across the Legislative branch.