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Two Members of Congress Receive Democracy Awards for Lifetime Achievement from the Congressional Management Foundation

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Two Members of Congress Receive Democracy Awards for Lifetime Achievement from the Congressional Management Foundation

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How Congressional Staff are Like Gardeners, and Other Takeaways

The House Chiefs of Staff Association (HCOSA) and the Modernization Staff Association (MSA) hosted a discussion with author Jennifer Pahlka this month to talk about her new book "Recoding America: Why Government Is Failing in the Digital Age and How We Can Do Better" that was released early this summer. The discussion was moderated by Brad Fitch, President and CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF).

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Statement on Introduction of Staff Salary Schedule Improvement Act

The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) applauds the introduction in September of the "Staff Salary Schedule Improvement Act" Act by Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06). This bill will change the pay schedule of staff working in the House of Representatives from once-a-month to twice-a-month payroll.

At a 2019 hearing of the Select Committee on Modernization, CMF President & CEO Bradford Fitch advocated for this change to the payroll schedule, noting that 89 percent of American businesses pay their employees at least twice a month. Additionally, he noted that House staff are the only federal government employees paid once a month. If enacted, this change will be especially beneficial to lower-paid junior staff who face the monthly challenge of balancing their personal budgets.

CMF urges the House to swiftly consider and pass this legislation to offer relief to the thousands of House staff who are unnecessarily burdened with an antiquated and unfair payroll schedule.
 

Hill Staff: Join Us for a Book Discussion and Meet-and-Greet with "Recoding America" Author Jennifer Pahlka

Called "the book I wish every policymaker would read" by Ezra Klein, Recoding America is about making government work for people in the digital age. Join CMF, the House Chiefs of Staff Association, and the Modernization Staff Association on October 17 for a book discussion and meet-and-greet with author Jennifer Palka. Learn about how to take implementation into account during the legislative process! All House and Senate staff and interns are welcome to attend.

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4 Shutdown Management Tips

The possible government shutdown puts significant strains not only on the executive branch but also on the legislative branch. This time of uncertainty requires certain changes in how congressional managers conduct business, serve constituents, and communicate with staff. With these concerns in mind, CMF offers the following four tips for managing congressional offices through a government shutdown.

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Consider Paying Annual Bonuses NOW – Gov't Shutdown Strategy for Congress

Congressional staff are often already living paycheck to paycheck, and during a shutdown would be put on furlough, receiving no pay for the duration of the shutdown. Here are a few ways congressional managers can mitigate the negative impact on congressional staff.

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Eight Members of Congress Named Winners for Democracy Awards for Extraordinary Public Service

WASHINGTON, D.C. – The Congressional Management Foundation (CMF) today announced the winners for the sixth annual Democracy Awards, CMF's program recognizing non-legislative achievement and performance in congressional offices and by Members of Congress.

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