Despite appearances, Congress is quietly improving functionality [The Hill Opinion]

March 25, 2024

The Hon. Rodney Davis, Managing Director of Cozen O’Connor Public Strategies and former Illinois Congressman, released a Hill op-ed in collaboration with former Colorado Congressman Ed Perlmutter arguing that despite media criticism, significant progress has been made in Congress. Initiatives such as reopening the Capitol to the public and their bipartisan efforts as members of the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress to enhance transparency and functionality. Utilizing new technologies such as AI and implementing tools like casework aggregation, Congress is improving efficiency. Ongoing efforts, including a bipartisan coworking space and continuous improvement initiatives, highlight a commitment to reshaping itself for the 21st century.

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