In the media
The Washington Post: Do members of Congress need a pay raise? After 15 years, some say yes.
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In the media
Roll Call: Nearly 8 percent of Senate aides make less than a living wage, report finds
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Press releases
After policy changes, junior-level congressional staffers earn more, Issue One analysis shows
Typical staff assistant on Capitol Hill no longer makes less than a living wage, but more reforms are needed to attract and retain staffers from all socioeconomic backgrounds...
New research by Issue One shows that the salaries of the lowest-paid staffers on Capitol Hill have been improving in recent years. This is thanks, at least in part, to…
Reports
The Road to Fair Pay
Why fair pay for congressional staffers matters for representative democracy...
Introduction Experienced congressional staffers are vital for the functioning of Congress, but for too long, Americans from all social and economic backgrounds haven’t been able to equally serve in these…
Press releases
Issue One’s ReFormers Caucus co-chairs respond to the disbandment of the U.S. House Office of Diversity and Inclusion
Last week, the U.S. House Office of Diversity and Inclusion (ODI) closed its doors. This closure was the result of a provision in the legislative branch appropriations bill for FY2024…
In the media
Roll Call: Shutdowns of the past were ‘emotional,’ ‘terrible’ for Hill staffers
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Sign-on letters
Former members of Congress applaud House of Representatives for continuing to invest in our nation’s legislative branch
Today, 40 former members of Congress from Issue One’s bipartisan ReFormers Caucus commended the House of Representatives for continuing to invest in our nation’s legislative branch. In a letter addressed…
Sign-on letters
Issue One joins crosspartisan coalition thanking Speaker Pelosi for creating pay floor for House staffers
Issue One today joined a crosspartisan coalition of 30 organizations in thanking House Speaker Nancy Pelosi for her leadership in creating a new pay floor of $45,000 per year for…
Press releases
Issue One applauds creation of pay floor for House staffers, cementing a longstanding Issue One priority
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced today that all House staff will be paid an annualized salary of at least $45,000, effective September 1, 2022. In a historic first, this reform…
In the media
Issue One in the news: March 2022 media mentions recap
Our March 22 event in Jackson Hole, Wyoming, with Rep. Liz Cheney (R-WY) and Issue One Founder and CEO Nick Penniman accounted for 45% of our total press hits last month.…