WASHINGTON: Today, Subcommittee on Modernization Chairwoman Bice released the Subcommittee's accomplishments print for the 118th Congress.

The Subcommittee print highlights the work the Subcommittee on Modernization has done over the past two years and focuses on the implementation of the suggestions made by the Select Committee on Modernization during the 116th and 117th Congresses.

“By implementing as many of the recommendations made by the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress as we could, the Subcommittee did crucial work to usher the House of Representatives into a new, more modern era,” Subcommittee Chairwoman Bice said. “The creation of new co-working spaces for staff, improving constituent casework transfers to incoming Members, a designated ADA pick up/drop off zone, and facilitating constituent service events are just a few ways we improved Congress for both our constituents and the staff who work here. I am thankful to my colleagues and staff who dedicated their time to this.”

“It is crucial for Congress to modernize in order to better serve the American people,” Chairman Steil said. “I am proud of the incredible work Modernization Subcommittee Chairwoman Stephanie Bice has done to not only update but also improve day to day operations of the House of Representatives. I am grateful for all the work that went into these efforts and I’m eager to see what we can build upon from here.”

Read the full Subcommittee print here.

Background: 

At the conclusion of the 117th Congress, the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress recommended the creation of a Subcommittee on Modernization that could continue the work of the Select Committee and implement the recommendations they made. 

At the end of the 117th Congress, the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress closed 43 of its 202 recommendations and noted that progress was underway on dozens more.  

During the 118th Congress, the Modernization Subcommittee closed an additional 70 recommendations, bringing the total number of closed recommendations to 113. Of these, 67 are implemented, 20 are partially implemented, 16 are in progress with a partner office, and 10 are resolved. 

Of the 79 open recommendations at end of 118th, 25 have seen progress, meaning they have been partially implemented or are in progress with the Subcommittee. Of the 202 total recommendations, only 54 are designated as open and needing attention. 

While subcommittees do not routinely produce end-of-session prints, Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) directed the Modernization Subcommittee to draft an official document describing its work and accomplishments in its inaugural term. In addition to creating a public record of the Subcommittee’s activities in the 118th Congress, the print is intended to provide those who will continue these efforts, both in and outside of Congress, with a roadmap for institutionalizing the work of modernization.  

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