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The Renewing Congress for the 2030s and Beyond Initiative advances practical, bipartisan solutions to strengthen the functioning of Congress as the central institution of American representative democracy. It brings together practitioners and scholars to develop and help implement reforms which will improve the legislative process and better enable Congress to forge solutions to national challenges. Recognizing that meaningful reform requires sustained effort, the initiative pursues a long-term, multifaceted strategy that engages both internal congressional stakeholders and external partners.

The initiative’s work is grounded in the belief that Congress functions best when members are actively engaged in a deliberative process. Through direct engagement, convening, and research, it seeks to catalyze the implementation of reforms which reinvigorate participation, strengthen institutional norms, and strengthen public trust, enabling Congress to better serve its indispensable constitutional role.

Core Activities

  • Convene bipartisan task forces, reform caucuses, and structured dialogues among members of Congress, senior staff, and experts
  • Develop and promote evidence-based reforms to congressional rules, processes, and institutional practices
  • Facilitate collaboration among organizations and stakeholders working on congressional revitalization
  • Engage directly with members and staff to support implementation of reform recommendations
  • Conduct rigorous research, including public opinion polling, to assess views of Congress and inform reform priorities which will increase institutional trust
  • Foster cross-partisan relationships and strengthen norms of deliberation and collaboration

These activities collectively support a sustained effort to renew Congress’ effectiveness, enhance public confidence, and restore its constitutional role.

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Revitalizing the House: Bipartisan Recommendations on Rules and Process

Our Constitution has endowed power to the American people by empowering Congress, especially the representatives closest to the people—the members of the House of Representatives. To revitalize the House and reinvigorate our democracy, our bipartisan task force recommends these reforms to House rules and procedures, both to re-empower individual members and committees in lawmaking and to facilitate participation in a democratic, deliberative process.

September 16, 2024

via Hoover Daily Report

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Hoover Scholars Participate in Good Congress Reception

On Tuesday, March 24, the Hoover Institution’s Center for Revitalizing American Institutions (RAI) cohosted the Good Congress Reception in Washington, DC. The event convened members of Congress, congressional staff, scholars, and journalists for a collaborative discussion on the future of the First Branch.

April 15, 2026
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Articles
'Congress Is In A Coma': Former Members Sound Alarm On Health Of The House
December 22, 2025 interview with Daniel Lipinski

via NPR

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The Good Congress - Brandice Canes-Wrone
October 31, 2025 interview with Brandice Canes-Wrone

via The Good Congress Podcast

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Congress Needs To Reclaim Its Role In Policymaking
November 15, 2024 By Brandice Canes-Wrone, Matthew Chervenak

via The Hill

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Restoring Confidence In Congress: Will The House Come To Order?
November 14, 2024 interview with Bill Whalen, Brandice Canes-Wrone, Daniel Lipinski

via Matters of Policy & Politics

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The Center for Revitalizing American Institutions in multiple ways affirms the purpose for which Herbert Hoover created the Hoover Institution. Through scholarship, policy analysis, and dissemination of findings, RAI will help the nation meet the current existential challenges to our institutions. By giving definition to the problem and approaching it holistically, RAI is a resource for improving the current situation and encouraging an informed and active citizenry.

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