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Even as he heads out the door, Derek Kilmer is still trying to fix Congress - Roll Call

As the main modernizer in the House, the Democrat from Washington state was tasked with making change. Now he’s taking stock.

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Proxy voting for new parents among changes pitched to House Rules panel - Roll Call

At a “member day” hearing, lawmakers floated a wide range of ideas to change how the House operates, with an eye toward the next Congress.

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‘Eye-opening’: Lack of House continuity plan vexes Modernization panel

Few states are prepared to fill congressional vacancies in an emergency mass casualty scenario, GAO tells lawmakers.

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Newhouse beaten by Trump-backed challenger in Washington primary - Roll Call

Voters in Washington chose nominees for open seats in the 5th and 6th districts and set a rematch in the battleground 3rd District race.

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Primaries to watch in Kansas, Missouri, Michigan and Washington - Roll Call

A liberal Democrat facing an onslaught of opposition spending tops more than a dozen races in four states holding primaries on Tuesday.

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New ADA drop-off zones are coming to the Capitol, but barriers remain - Roll Call

“With all the security barriers, it’s not easy to get picked up and dropped off at the Capitol campus,” said former Rep. Jim Langevin.

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What would Congress do without Chevron deference? - Roll Call

If the Supreme Court blows up a regulatory dam, lawmaking could become even harder. Washington isn’t ready, some observers say.

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As summer interns descend on the Hill, this resource office is ready - Roll Call

Advocates say the House Intern Resource Office is a step in the right direction — and want to see a similar effort on the Senate side.

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A new era for CRS? Lawmakers propose more data, less ‘bicep work’ - Roll Call

Few people want to lug around the behemoth Constitution Annotated, and Rep. Stephanie Bice has other ideas for the embattled agency too.

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Thoughts turn to the continuity of Congress ahead of SOTU

Rep. Derek Kilmer swears he’s still a fun hang, even if he keeps bringing up mass casualty events and the hypothetical collapse of Congress.

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One plan to modernize Congress? A coworking space - Roll Call

Now in its second year, the House Administration Subcommittee on Modernization is aiming to change the House, one couch at a time.

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‘Delusions of immortality’: Congress needs new continuity plan, members say

As the State of the Union approaches, thoughts inevitably turn to mass catastrophe — and some say post-9/11 ideas are no longer enough.

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House members seek study on state readiness for quick elections - Roll Call

A bipartisan group lawmakers have called for a study on the ability of states to quickly fill House vacancies after a mass casualty event.

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Congress takes holiday decorating seriously. This year it caused an outcry - Roll Call

An immigration-themed display outside the office of Republican Rep. Eli Crane is “not in keeping with the spirit of the season,” Democrats say.

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Spate of retirements continues on Capitol Hill - Roll Call

Sen. Joe Manchin III and Reps. Brian Higgins, Derek Kilmer, Abigail Spanberger and Brad Wenstrup all said they would not run again in 2024.

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Kilmer says he will not seek another House term - Roll Call

Rep. Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., said he won't seek another term. He spent much of his House career trying to modernize Congress.

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‘Fix Congress’ lawmakers debut new caucus with familiar goal - Roll Call

“Nobody thinks Congress isn’t broken,” co-chair William Timmons says. Agreeing on that is the easy part — finding solutions is harder.

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As lawmakers eye regulation, AI could reshape Congress itself - Roll Call

“I understand the fear,” Speaker Kevin McCarthy said at this year’s Congressional Hackathon. But AI is poised to change how the House works.

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Republicans’ conservative election bill heads to House floor

WASHINGTON -- The House Administration Committee voted 8-4 on Thursday to advance a conservative election package, batting down dozens of amendments from Democrats during a marathon markup.

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Republicans’ conservative election bill heads to House floor - Roll Call

The House Administration Committee voted 8-4 to advance a conservative election package, batting away dozens of Democratic amendments.

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USAFacts backs House's evidence-based policy commission

The new commission would explore ways to create a more rigorous, evidence-driven policy-making process.

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Former deputy librarian of Congress named interim CRS director - Roll Call

Robert R. Newlen, a former deputy librarian of Congress, will be the interim director of the Congressional Research Service.

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House’s monthly pay cycle, an inconvenience for some, could get review

WASHINGTON — When money gets low, some House staffers hit up receptions around the District for free food. Others, especially junior staffers, work multiple jobs to get them from one paycheck to the next. Still others run up credit card debt while working in the halls of Congress — whatever…

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House’s monthly pay cycle, an inconvenience for some, could get review - Roll Call

The low pay on the Hill has been an issue for years, but the infrequency of the paychecks, just one per month, can compound the problem.

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Democrats on House Administration panel vexed by decision on Jan. 6 footage

WASHINGTON — Democratic members of the House panel possessing the records from the Jan. 6 Capitol attack are angered and left with a litany of questions after Speaker Kevin McCarthy unilaterally decided to share footage of the attack with Fox News host Tucker Carlson.

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