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Alexandria, VA
Joined August 2013
Congressional Institute retweeted
@conginst @marknilsstrand: the whole process of Congress directing spending is a very conservative idea. It’s constitutional and practical. Can help close capacity divides between urban and rural communities.
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.@RepDerekKilmer and @RepTimmons recently joined @adamconover on @FactuallyPod for a deep dive into all things ModCom. Learn more about ModCom's history, progress on recommendations to make Congress more effective, and its priorities going forward 👇podcasts.apple.com/us/podcas…
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🔔JUST NOW🔔 The @ModernizeCmte passed 2⃣4⃣ bipartisan recommendations to make a more efficient, effective, and transparent Congress for the American people. From updating outdated tech to improving constituent services, take a look at our measures: bit.ly/3dRB6CO
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🔔THIS WEEK🔔 The Modernization Committee will consider a bipartisan slate of recommendations to: 🤝Streamline constituent services ⬆️Increase constituent engagement 💻Improve the development & use of new tech in Congress Join live 10 a.m. ET Thursday: youtu.be/MXU8puJPjes
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📢The Modernization Committee is pleased to announce the introduction of the House MODCOM Resolution II. This legislation will advance 3⃣2⃣ bipartisan recommendations passed in committee to create a more efficient, effective, and transparent Congress.
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Congressional Institute retweeted
The Congressional Institute (@conginst) was pleased to host a delegation from the Verkhovna Rada of Ukraine at our offices today to talk about ways legislative bodies can best communicate with their citizens. This delegation was led by Deputy Secretary General Mykola Shevchuk.
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ICYMI: Chair @RepDerekKilmer and Vice Chair @RepTimmons were recognized at @FederalHallNPS by @usafmc for their leadership in creating a more efficient, effective Congress. See the full conversation on Congressional modernization with @JohnAvlon on @cspan bit.ly/3KrHfl3
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The new guidelines modernize mass comms by including digital communications rules, improving transparency, & allowing offices to interact with their constituents on a more efficient timeline. Take a look at @conginst's outlined history of the commission👇 congressionalinstitute.org/m…
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"The 117th Congress will be remembered as a time of partisan polarization. But Kilmer & Timmons are showing that lawmakers can still work together to make government work better for the American people." See more from @DanLips of @JoinLincoln on bipartisan gains for good govt👇
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🔔HEARING TOMORROW🔔 Join the Modernization Committee as it considers opportunities for Congress to create a more "customer-friendly" chamber through strengthened constituent service experiences. Tune in live at 10 A.M. E.T. 👇 youtu.be/QUy8OfvIUXE
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Congress can’t solve 21st century problems without 21st century technology. That's why ModCom and its members will continue working to ensure Congress can best leverage digital tools to better serve the American people. youtu.be/cMV-g5sZPj8
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Congressional Institute retweeted
Was glad to see Oxford High School student Tori Williams in D.C. today! As the winner of the Third Congressional District Art Competition her artwork will hang in the walkway leading to the U.S. Capitol.
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Couldn't join live? See today's hearing for a look at: ⬇️ How Congress can lower barriers to make it easier for more Americans to run for office, 🔎What drives effective lawmakers to leave & what we can do to ensure their continued service, & more: youtu.be/dtE7x6bl1Ok
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ICYMI: The Modernization Committee recently explored opportunities to create a more efficient and effective lawmaking process with @USGPO, the Office of the Clerk, and the Office of the Legislative Counsel. More on GPO Director @HughsRules' perspective: nextgov.com/it-modernization…
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📣See what @RepDerekKilmer and @RepTimmons had to say in their conversation with @rollcall's @jasonjdick on the Modernization Committee's progress in its final year. Check out the full conversation 👇 youtube.com/watch?v=c4RaWzuc…
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🎶I'm just a bill Yes I'm only a bill And I'm sitting here on Capitol Hill🎶 Tune in at 10 a.m. ET tomorrow as ModCom works on solutions to make every step in the process of turning🎶just a bill🎶into law more efficient & accessible for every American 👉 bit.ly/3OJezW8
🗓️This FRIDAY with @rollcall 🗓️ Join Chair @RepDerekKilmer & Vice Chair @RepTimmons for a look at the Modernization Committee's progress in its final year with special guests from @congressfdn, @conginst, @BWCADC. Details below 👇
"Modernizing Congress: Moving the House Forward": Apr. 29, 9AM ET, @rollcall + @ModernizeCmte to discuss how committee leadership is ensuring the implementation recommendations, current recommendations in progress & staffing/resource allotment. JOIN US: modernizingcongress.com
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Want to learn more about the Modernization Committee’s work to make the House more efficient and effective for the American People? Tune in next Friday to find out. 👇
4/29 9AM ET— Mark your calendars for the live discussion w/ @rollcall & @ModernizeCmte about: ☑️ How committee leadership is ensuring the implementation recommendations ☑️ Current recommendations in progress ☑️ Staffing and resource allotment RSVP: modernizingcongress.com/
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📣Happening TOMORROW📣 ModCom is sitting down with: 🏛️The Architect of the @uscapitol 🧱@AIANational and more for a look how Congress can modernize its facilities so it can better serve the American people. Tune in live at 9AM ET: bit.ly/3MT7OA9
🔔HEARING ALERT🔔 Join the Modernization Committee on Thursday, March 17 at 9 A.M. EST for a hearing on "Innovative Workplaces, Historic Spaces: Modernizing House Office Buildings." Learn more and join live 👇 modernizecongress.house.gov/…