Congress The Partnership for Public Service provides Congress with information, data, resources and legislative recommendations to improve the operations and management of the executive branch and to support and strengthen the federal civil service. Strengthening Congress We foster constructive working relationships between executive and legislative branch leaders, provide insights on government performance to improve legislation and oversight, and promote efforts to modernize Congress so it has the capacity to listen, legislate and lead for our diverse nation. LEARN MORE Policy We work with Congress to champion stronger talent recruitment and retention systems, better leadership development for federal executives, more effective collaboration across government and sectors, and improved innovation and technology modernization. Read the Roadmap for Renewing Our Federal Government for more on our policy priorities. LEARN MORE Congressional Oversight Congressional oversight fulfills an important and legitimate role in American democracy, enabling the nation’s legislative branch to identify problems, find solutions and hold agencies and their leaders accountable. The Partnership works to strengthen congressional oversight to ensure that our government serves the public effectively. LEARN MORE Recent Congressional Testimony January 17, 2024 Max Stier’s statement for the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability hearing “Toward an AI-Ready Workforce” On January 17, 2024 the Partnership’s CEO and President Max Stier submitted a statement for the record in connection with the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability’s hearing “Toward an AI-Ready Workforce.” Download January 12, 2024 Max Stier’s public comments on OPM’s “Recruitment and Relocation Incentive Waivers” proposed rule On January 12, 2024, the Partnership submitted public comments on OPM’s “Recruitment and Relocation Incentive Waivers” proposed rule. Download January 11, 2024 Max Stier’s Letter for the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee Hearing on CX and AI, “Harnessing AI to Improve Government Services and Customer Experience” On January 10, 2024, the Partnership’s President and CEO Max Stier submitted a letter for the record in connection with the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee’s hearing “Harnessing AI to Improve Government Services and Customer Experience. Download December 18, 2023 Max Stier’s public comments on OPM’s “Pathways Programs” proposed rule On August 16, 2023, the Partnership submitted public comments on OPM’s “Pathways Programs” proposed rule. Download December 18, 2023 Max Stier’s public comments on OPM’s “Recruitment and Selection Through Competitive Examination, and Employment in the Excepted Service (Rule of Many)” proposed rule On September 19, 2023, the Partnership submitted public comments on OPM’s “Recruitment and Selection Through Competitive Examination, and Employment in the Excepted Service (Rule of Many)” proposed rule. Download View All Testimonies On the Blog January 17, 2024 4 tips to stay resilient during a government shutdown November 13, 2023 A government shutdown would threaten air travel and safety November 06, 2023 Why another shutdown would be bad for the US military October 04, 2023 Shutdown avoided, but new fiscal year brings uncertainty for federal agencies’ funding September 25, 2023 Republicans and Democrats agree: The threat of a government shutdown is bad news In the News September 30, 2023 https://ourpublicservice.org/press-release/fully-fund-government-2023/ August 21, 2023 A US Government Shutdown Should Never Be an Option March 02, 2023 Partnership for Public Service statement on Julie Su’s nomination to become labor secretary December 23, 2022 Partnership for Public Service applauds bipartisan reform to the Presidential Transition Act included in the omnibus appropriations bill December 30, 2022 A bipartisan opportunity for a better federal government December 08, 2022 Partnership for Public Service lauds modernization of the Plum Book included in the 2023 NDAA November 10, 2022 Partnership for Public Service statement on Danny Werfel nomination to be the next commissioner of the Internal Revenue Service October 25, 2022 Partnership for Public Service Statement on the Life and Legacy of Former Secretary of Defense Ashton Carter September 21, 2022 Partnership for Public Service President and CEO Max Stier Statement on Amanda Bennett’s nomination to lead the U.S. Agency for Global Media