WASHINGTON - Today, Committee on House Administration Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Chair Stephanie Bice (OK-05) released the following statement applauding the inclusion of $4 million for the Modernization Initiatives Account (MIA) in the FY 2026 Legislative Branch Appropriations Bill.

"The MIA funds initiatives to ensure that the House can serve the American People more efficiently and effectively. From providing closed captioning service in committees and the House gallery, to developing a first-of-its-kind legislative staff directory, to building a comprehensive constituent casework tracker, the MIA plays a critical role in bringing the best modernization ideas to life,” said Subcommittee Chair Bice. “I am proud of what the Subcommittee has accomplished so far with MIA funding and look forward to getting several new and exciting projects off the ground soon.” 

Read more about the Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation's work here.

###