FEDERALhearing transcript

Hearing on Improving Congressional Workplace Culture and Effectiveness

Original title: PATHWAYS TO SUCCESS: HOW PRACTICING CIVILITY, COLLABORATION, AND LEADERSHIP CAN EMPOWER MEMBERS

January 1, 2022

congressional reform workplace culture leadership civility collaboration

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The Frame

What this does

This hearing focuses on internal congressional operations and behavioral norms, which may influence how legislation is drafted and how effectively members represent their constituents.

Who is mentioned in the record

Potentially affected actors named in the source documents. Mention is not a position.

Members of Congress

The hearing addresses the professional conduct and operational environment of members.

What changed

Last recorded activity January 1, 2022.

What's next

Next step not available in the current record.

Summary

The on the Modernization of Congress held a hearing to discuss how principles of civility, collaboration, and leadership can improve the effectiveness of Members of Congress. The committee explored how to address institutional dysfunction and better align member behavior with the goal of serving constituents.

Key Facts

The hearing took place on September 23, 2021, in the Rayburn House Office Building.
The committee's stated mission is to make Congress work better for the American people.
The hearing explored the connection between workplace civility and high-level productivity.
The committee discussed how current incentive structures in Congress may prioritize social media engagement over legislative work.
The committee previously held a planning retreat to discuss member motivations and frustrations with the legislative process.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the purpose of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress?

The committee's mission is to explore ways to make Congress function more effectively and efficiently for the American people.

What topics were discussed at this hearing?

The hearing focused on how leadership, civility, and collaboration can improve the performance and job satisfaction of Members of Congress.

Why It Matters

This hearing focuses on internal congressional operations and behavioral norms, which may influence how legislation is drafted and how effectively members represent their constituents.

News Coverage

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Discoveries

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Focus on Institutional Culture

The committee is explicitly shifting focus toward the internal behavioral incentives of members as a root cause of legislative dysfunction.

Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress

Connected Entities

personAlison Craig“Witness, Assistant Professor at the University of Texas at Austin.”Map →

organizationSelect Committee on the Modernization of Congress“The committee hosting the hearing.”Map →

personLiz Wiseman“Witness, Founder of Wiseman Group.”Map →

personWilliam Timmons“Vice Chair of the committee.”Map →

personShola Richards“Witness, CEO and Founder of Go Together Global.”Map →

personDerek Kilmer“Chairman of the committee.”Map →

Sources

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