Congressional Management Foundation

CMF Recommends Reauthorization of Select Committee

by CMF on November 10, 2020

The Congressional Management Foundation strongly supports the reauthorization of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress. Having worked with and supported the committee over the past two years, we recognize and honor their achievements in making Congress more responsive, efficient, and innovative. We hope they can continue their progress in the 117th Congress. Earlier today, CMF sent this letter to House Leadership urging them to reauthorize the Select Committee.

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COVID-19 Compels Congress to Rely More on Remote Interactions with Constituents

by CMF Research Assistant on October 22, 2020

Unsurprisingly, when COVID-19 changed life as we knew it, most Members of Congress curtailed their public appearances in favor of remote interactions. They significantly increased their use of the telephone and Internet for both smaller group meetings and events, as well as town hall meetings.

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Eight Members of Congress Win Democracy Awards for Extraordinary Public Service

by CMF on October 05, 2020

"Americans usually only hear about Congress when something goes wrong. The Democracy Awards shines a light on Congress when it does something right," said Bradford Fitch, President and CEO of the Congressional Management Foundation. "These Members of Congress and their staff members deserve recognition for their work to improve transparency in government, foster innovation in Congress, modernize their work environments and serve their constituents."

Past Winners (DA)

Rep. John Lewis and Rep. Amo Houghton Honored Posthumously With Democracy Award for Lifetime Achievement, Five Congressional Staffers Named Finalists for Staff Lifetime Achievement

by CMF on October 01, 2020

"They came together as freshman congressmen in the class of 1986, and from there one of the most famous friendships in congressional history flourished. Each maintained their principles and advanced the causes they held dear. But they also worked together in the spirit of collaboration and compromise, the cornerstones of our democratic institutions. The Congressional Management Foundation is proud to posthumously bestow this award on these two great Americans."

Past Winners (DA)

Upcoming Webinar: Successful Management and Wellbeing of Remote Interns on Oct. 8

by CMF on September 29, 2020

Join College to Congress (C2C), POPVOX, TourTrackr, and the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF), in conjunction with the Modernization Staff Association (MSA), for the following webinar, "Successful Management and Wellbeing of Remote Interns," now on a new date/time: Thursday, October 8 at 4pm Eastern/1pm Pacific.

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Upcoming Webinar: Sustainable Performance Management on Oct. 21

by CMF on September 29, 2020

CMF, in conjunction with the House Chiefs of Staff Association, invites senior congressional managers to join us on Wednesday, October 21 for a webinar on: "Sustainable Performance Management: How to Increase Efficiency and Productivity in Your Team."

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Statement from Bradford Fitch, President and CEO on Modernization Recommendations

by CMF on September 24, 2020

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.

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