An improved appropriations process in which Congress enacted five of 12 appropriations bills before the start of fiscal year 2019 resulted in a better functioning Congress.
Congress had much more success than in recent years when it came funding the government for Fiscal Year 2019, which began on October 1, 2018.
The members of the Problem Solvers Caucus have put their feet down and demanded change. Perhaps they can follow through on their bold proposals with action come January.
The next Congress is likely to be closely divided, no matter which party controls each chamber. It’s time to find the way back to regular order and working together for the American people.
While the 115th Congress has a mixed record so far in terms of the legislative process, there are signs of hope for regular order in the appropriations process for the upcoming fiscal year.
The Supreme Court’s ruling in Benisek and Gill means redistricting reform will need to come from the voters and their representatives directly.
Nine ways to restore public trust and its self-dignity.