Read, Watch and Listen Our Government Explained (in 3 Minutes or Less): Preparing for the Presidency Running the U.S. government is one of the world’s most challenging jobs, yet there’s only a small window of time after the election to get ready, so presidential transition activities should start much sooner. The fourth video in the Partnership’s “Our Government Explained” series describes the role of the presidential transition process in preparing a president-elect to run the country or continue into a second term. Watch the newly released video to learn more, including why it’s vital to start the transition process months before the election is even held. Watch Report December 19, 2022 Diane Hill’s statement for the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress hearing entitled, “Congressional Modernization: A Roadmap for the Future” On September 14, 2022, the Partnership’s Diane Hill testified before the House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress he... More Report October 20, 2022 A New Hope: Congress Our data shows that Americans do not feel hopeless about Congress, but rather are ambivalent. By informing the public of Congress' accomplishments, we have an opportunity to change the way people think about the institution and our democracy. More Report July 6, 2022 State of the Congress 2022 In collaboration with the Congressional Management Foundation, the State of the Congress 2022 report provides an assessment of congressional civility, functionality and capacity by the people who know the institution best: congressional staff. The good news: We have found bipartisan, bicameral agreement on the challenges facing Congress, showing that there is a strong need and leverage for change. More Video November 9, 2021 Serving the People: Investing in Congressional Capacity During this program, you will hear from legislative branch leaders about ongoing efforts to modernize Congress while addressing the institutional challenges that keep Congress from meeting the country’s diverse needs and interests. This event will include remarks from Congressman Mark Amodei (R-Nev.), former Congressman Tom Graves (R-Ga.), U.S. House of Representatives Deputy Chief Administrative Officer… Watch Report September 22, 2020 The Replacements: Why and How “Acting” Officials Are Making Senate Confirmation Obsolete The Constitution vests responsibility for filling federal leadership positions in both the president and the Senate — the president nomin... More Report September 16, 2015 Government Disservice: Overcoming Washington Dysfunction to Improve Congressional Stewardship of the Executive Branch This nonpartisan research report examines how congressional polarization diminishes the effectiveness of federal agency programs and... More Report April 20, 2014 Building the Enterprise: A New Civil Service Framework In the report, “Building the Enterprise: A New Civil Service Framework,” the Partnership for Public Service calls for major r... More
