House Chief Administrative Office Archives

Earnestine E. Dawson, director of strategic planning and special projects for House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, and Steve Dwyer, senior director for innovation in the House Office of the Chief Administrative Officer, speak on stage at the Congressional Hackathon 6.0 on Sept. 19, 2024. (Photo by Madison Alder)

Staff directory, bill summary app among tools presented at Congressional Hackathon

The sixth-ever idea-sharing and brainstorming event featured pitches for technologies that could make it easier to look up staff emails internally and create summaries of bills.

Sep 20, 2024 By Madison Alder

The dome of the U.S. Capitol is pictured on a sunny day with trees in the foreground. — The U.S. Capitol viewed from the Rayburn House Office Building June 13, 2024. (Photo by Madison Alder)

House announces new AI policy establishing guardrails, approval process

The policy overview released Thursday describes roles for the Chief Administrative Office and Committee on House Administration in reviewing AI tools.

Sep 19, 2024 By Madison Alder

Dome of the U.S. Capitol Building, Congress, House, Senate, Washington, D.C. — (REUTERS / Erin Scott)

House calendar, social media tracker among tools launched since last Congressional Hackathon

This year’s idea-swapping event comes as two of last year's five recommendations have already been implemented with the remaining three in the works.

Sep 18, 2024 By Madison Alder

A bicyclist rides past the US Capitol at dusk as the House meets to vote on a rules package for the 118th Congress, in Washington, DC, on January 9, 2023. (Photo by MANDEL NGAN/AFP via Getty Images).

Congressional offices experimenting with generative AI, though widespread adoption appears limited

A handful of lawmakers indicated they’re using AI in their offices, in response to a FedScoop inquiry to House and Senate AI caucus members.

Mar 26, 2024 By Madison Alder Caroline Nihill