In the media
Roll Call: Thirteen percent of congressional staffers make less than a living wage, report shows
Cites Issue One’s new report on congressional staff pay
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Fair Pay
Why Congress Needs to Invest in Junior Staff...
Legislative staff are crucial to the daily operations of Congress, both on Capitol Hill and in district offices. Congressional staffers help craft policy, advance legislation, and handle inquiries from constituents…
In the media
Washington Post: One year later, the trauma of the Jan. 6 insurrection haunts federal employees
Mentions the work of the CapitolStrong coalition of which Issue One is a member
Sign-on letters
Issue One joins crosspartisan push for greater transparency in the Senate
Coalition urges Senate to publish legislative text prior to votes...
Transparency and public participation in the legislative process are pillars of democratic legitimacy. But under current practices, the public is too often shut out of the process of how bills…
Legislation & policy analysis
Issue One recognizes new Modernization Committee recommendations
Measures would increase civility, collaboration, and evidence-based policy in the House...
Today, the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress passed 25 new recommendations aimed at boosting civility and crosspartisan collaboration between members, strengthening legislative support agencies, and advancing evidence-based policymaking.…
Legislation & policy analysis
Senate increases access to sensitive information, a move called for by Issue One
Each senator will now be allowed to designate one aide in their office to receive top secret or sensitive compartmented information (TS/SCI) clearance. This policy change was announced by Majority…
Legislation & policy analysis
Issue One applauds the HSGAC Committee for advancement of key congressional modernization bills
Today, the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs (HSGAC) Committee favorably reported out a series of bills that will make Congress more transparent and accountable to their constituents. An amended…
Legislation & policy analysis
FY22 Legislative Branch Appropriations bill a step forward but misses key opportunities to strengthen the Senate
This week, the U.S. Senate Committee on Appropriations released its fiscal year (FY) 2022 Legislative Branch funding bill. This appropriations package includes the items approved by the House in H.R.…
Podcast episodes
Swamp Stories Episode 32: The Other 97% of Congress
Much of the time when we talk and think about Congress, we don’t consider all the work that happens behind the scenes. Without the congressional staffers who constitute 97%…
Op-eds
The Hill: Growing threats against lawmakers underscore need to address continuity concerns
By ReFormers Caucus members Rep. Zach Wamp and Rep. Brian Baird