In this Legislative Branch Capacity Working Group Session we examine and interpret calls for “regular order” in the appropriations process from members of Congress. What does “regular order” mean to members, and why has Congress abandoned it? What can be learned from the House practice of allowing open rules on appropriations bills about the impact of regular order on debate?
Come join us as we discuss these important questions. Lunch will be provided. Please note time change from previous meetings.
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Speakers:
Peter Hanson, Grinnell College
James Wallner, R Street Institute
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This meeting is open to Capitol Hill staff (except interns); experts on Congress; and anyone else who cares about the well-being of America’s legislative branch. This meeting is open to media, and the group's co-directors, Kevin R. Kosar and Lee Drutman, are available for interviews and comment. They can be reached at kkosar@rstreet.org and drutman@newamerica.org.
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New America and the R Street Institute launched the Legislative Branch Capacity Working Group in spring 2016. The group formed in response to widespread perception that Congress is dysfunctional. The Legislative Branch Capacity Working Group aims to assess Congress' capacity to perform its constitutional duties and to collaborate on ideas to improve the legislative branch’s performance in our separation-of-powers system.
