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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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

The Congressional Management Foundation's "Oscars for Congress" Recognizes Member and Office Performance

CMF is the only nonpartisan nonprofit with 100% of its resources dedicated to improving Congress. In 2022, our focus was on revitalizing and modernizing democracy. Learn more about our major initiatives and highlights from last year in our annual report.