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The latest recommendations from the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress are the boldest and most creative set of ideas to improve the Congress in a generation. These proposals, coupled with the previous recommendations, will tangibly improve the House’s public policy process and enhance services to constituents.

Recent CMF Research Assistant Maya Clark outlines lessons learned from a summer of remote interning and offers advice for fellow remote interns.

Like other parents, I fell into the travel-soccer trap. I spent a lot of time thinking about the ins and outs of soccer all those countless hours watching their games from the sidelines. One day, it struck me that there's a lot of overlap between their sport and the "sport" of advocacy. I realized that there are three lessons that soccer can teach us about advocacy.

Wondering how your office can best manage remote interns? CMF has developed a checklist that provides management tips and best practices for before, during, and after the internship.

The news this week that more Members of Congress became infected with the coronavirus brought home to many in the congressional community this pandemic is not a distant threat, but one that could reach them and their families at any moment. The Congressional Management Foundation has received calls from managers and staff on questions related to workplace operations and safety. This blog is intended to provide some general guidance and tools to help staff and managers navigate these difficult questions.

CMF and College to Congress (C2C), in conjunction with the Modernization Staff Association (MSA), held the following webinar: "Successfully Managing Remote Interns," on Thursday, August 6 at 3pm Eastern. Watch the recording now!

The latest recommendations by the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress are innovative, creative, and directly address the clear constraints of the coronavirus on congressional operations.

Covid-19 will have long-lasting impacts on nearly every aspect of our society, and engagement between Congress and constituents is no exception. Join The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) on August 3, 2020 (2-3 p.m. EDT) for this pre-release webinar about its soon-to-be released study of congressional operations conducted from the onset of the U.S. COVID-19 outbreak through June 2020, "The Future of Citizen Engagement: How the Coronavirus Accelerated Constituent Communications Trends in Congress." 

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This is a rough time for just about everyone. Stress, isolation, fear, anger, loneliness, and confusion have been churning in everyone—including Members and staff—for months. Recent events have only exacerbated matters. For this reason, we wanted to draw your attention to the free, confidential services offered by the House and Senate for all employees and their families.

Challenges in responding to the coronavirus pandemic have forced congressional offices to rethink priorities and responsibilities to focus on an ever-increasing and changing workload. This webinar, held on Friday, May 29, featured senior congressional managers sharing their experiences, challenges, and innovations in their DC operations.