It is time for Congress to re-examine its structure, processes, and operations through a Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress. For nearly 40 years the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) has conducted a significant amount of research with congressional offices, Members, staff, and institutional offices. It is clear to us that a thoughtful, bipartisan effort aimed at improving the institution would result in a better Congress, better laws, and better service to the American people.

For this reason, CMF applauds Representatives Darin LaHood and Dan Lipinski for calling for a Joint Committee on the Organization of Congress. We urge Members of Congress and their staffs to support this process to evaluate and improve Congress so that it can continue to perform its vital role in our democracy and fulfill its constitutional responsibilities.