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For Congress, security fears are a haunting part of the job - Roll Call

The murder of conservative activist Charlie Kirk sparks new debate after years of anguish over political violence.

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Where are they now? Happily, often anyplace but here - Roll Call

Of the 84 members of Congress who left during or at the end of last year, 54 have settled into new roles in the public or private sector.

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They wanted to ‘fix Congress.’ They still do, modernizers say - Roll Call

Despite losing a key Democratic champion to retirement, modernization advocates say the work isn’t done in the 119th Congress.

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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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