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Congressional Member Organizations
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Author : Congressional Research Service
language : en
Publisher: Createspace Independent Pub
Release Date : 2015-02-10
Congressional Member Organizations written by Congressional Research Service and has been published by Createspace Independent Pub this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-02-10 with Political Science categories.
This report examines the historical development and contemporary role of congressional Member organizations (CMOs) in the House and informal Member groups in both the House and the Senate. It discusses the differences between CMOs (which register with the Committee on House Administration) and informal Member groups (which do not register with the Committee on House Administration) and the reasons Members form these groups (often referred to as caucuses). The report also presents the rise and fall of legislative service organizations (LSOs), the House's decision in 1995 to issue regulations for establishing CMOs and governing their behavior, and the subsequent regulation of CMOs in the House by the Committee on House Oversight/Committee on House Administration. It provides a step-by-step guide for House Members and staff who might be interested in forming a CMO. Many of the steps in the guide may be of interest to Senators and their staff who are considering forming an informal Member group in the Senate. CMOs exist to affect public policy, either directly through policy advocacy for a region or an issue, or indirectly by attracting media attention, or through the socialization and orientation of their Members. Nearly all CMOs serve as forums for the exchange of information. Many hold regular Member or staff meetings, typically weekly, monthly, or quarterly depending on the legislative calendar, to exchange information and develop legislative strategy. Many CMOs also invite outside speakers and groups to make presentations to the CMO's members. There are seven types of CMOs: (1) intraparty CMOs promote the policy views of like-minded Members within a political party; (2) personal interest CMOs (the most prevalent type) typically focus on a broad, single concern, such as the environment or children, that is often under the jurisdiction of more than one committee; (3) industry CMOs advocate the interests of a particular industry; (4) regional CMOs champion the interests of a particular region; (5) state/district CMOs advocate the interests of a particular state or district; (6) national constituency CMOs advocate the interests of particular constituencies, such as women, minorities, and veterans; and (7) diplomacy CMOs concern themselves with improving foreign relations with another country or region of the world. In recent years, the number of CMOs and informal Member organizations has increased, more than doubling from the 108th Congress (350) to the 113th Congress (739). This increase has taken place even though House Members can no longer provide CMOs and informal Member groups congressional office space; use the congressional frank or lend them money to support their activities; use their Member Representational Allowance to directly support them as an independent entity; or accept goods, funds, or services from private organizations or individuals to support their activities. Despite the limitations imposed on the options available to House Members to support informal Member organizations, CMOs and, to a somewhat lesser extent given their ad-hoc nature, informal Member groups, have retained an important role in the congressional policymaking process. Their influence has endured largely because many Members continue to consider their participation in informal Member groups and CMOs as advantageous in achieving their primary goals of policy advocacy, reelection, and power within the institution.
Congressional Member Organizations
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Author : Branden I. Galloway
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2012
Congressional Member Organizations written by Branden I. Galloway and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2012 with categories.
This book presents and examines the purpose and activities of Congressional Member Organizations (CMOs) and the reasons Members form them, with a focus on identifying and describing the seven CMO types. Also discussed is the historical development of informal Member organizations since the first Congress, focusing on their regulation in the House by the Committee on House Oversight/Committee on House Administration; the rise and fall of legislative service organizations; and the House's decision to issue regulations for establishing CMOs and governing their behavior.
Congressional Member Organizations
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Author : Congressional Research Service
language : en
Publisher: CreateSpace
Release Date : 2015-06-26
Congressional Member Organizations written by Congressional Research Service and has been published by CreateSpace this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2015-06-26 with categories.
There are 737 informal Member organizations listed in the Congressional Yellow Book or registered with the Committee on House Administration. According to self-reported information contained in the Congressional Yellow Book, the House's 650 informal Member organizations had from 1 to 315 members, with an average membership of 25, and the Senate's 87 informal Member organizations had from 1 to 61 members, with an average membership of 14. On average, House Members report membership in 38 informal Member organizations and Senators report membership in 18. Of these 737 informal organizations, as of June 17, 2014, 322 were registered with the Committee on House Administration as congressional Member organizations (CMOs).
Congressional Member Organizations And Caucuses 1991
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Author : Congressional Information Service, Inc. Staff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1992
Congressional Member Organizations And Caucuses 1991 written by Congressional Information Service, Inc. Staff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1992 with categories.
Bridging The Information Gap
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Author : Nils Ringe
language : en
Publisher: University of Michigan Press
Release Date : 2013-10-08
Bridging The Information Gap written by Nils Ringe and has been published by University of Michigan Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2013-10-08 with Biography & Autobiography categories.
By cutting across party and committee lines, legislative member organizations facilitate the flow of vital information
Congressional Member Organizations And Caucuses 1992
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Author : Congressional Information Service, Inc. Staff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1993
Congressional Member Organizations And Caucuses 1992 written by Congressional Information Service, Inc. Staff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1993 with categories.
Congressional Member Organizations And Caucuses 1993
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Author : Congressional Information Service, Inc. Staff
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1994
Congressional Member Organizations And Caucuses 1993 written by Congressional Information Service, Inc. Staff and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1994 with categories.
Congressional Caucuses In National Policymaking
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Author : Susan Webb Hammond
language : en
Publisher: JHU Press
Release Date : 2001-10-10
Congressional Caucuses In National Policymaking written by Susan Webb Hammond and has been published by JHU Press this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2001-10-10 with Political Science categories.
The names are familiar from the nightly news—the Senate Centrist Coalition, the Coalition (Blue Dogs), the Black Caucus. But what exactly are these groups, and what role do they play in congressional decision making? In Congressional Caucuses in National Policy Making Susan Webb Hammond describes and explains the role, activities, and influence of the groups known on Capitol Hill as "caucuses." Defined as voluntary groups of members of Congress that share interests, but which stand outside the formal legislative and policy making structure, caucuses are prime players in influencing policy and setting the legislative agenda. Over the past five Congresses, Hammond counts the formation of more than 250 caucuses, varying widely in size and membership. They can be organized into six categories: party affiliation, personal interest, national constituency, regional issues, state interests, and district industrial interests. Within the caucuses, members share information, coordinate legislative plans, seek ways to influence colleagues, and even strategize on agenda setting. While the caucuses can contribute to greater coordination, efficiency, and even effective policy planning, Hammond finds that they also tend to fragment the congressional system, because they serve as alternative sources of information, communication, and voting coalitions outside the formal structure of Congress. In fact, caucuses have survived recent attempts at elimination by doing away with legislative service organizations.
Congress
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Author : Kai De Vis
language : en
Publisher: Nova Snova
Release Date : 2019
Congress written by Kai De Vis and has been published by Nova Snova this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2019 with United States categories.
Congress is required by Article I, Section 6, of the Constitution to determine its own pay. In the past, Congress periodically enacted specific legislation to alter its pay; the last time this occurred affected pay in 1991. More recently, pay has been determined pursuant to laws establishing formulas for automatic adjustments. Chapters 1 provides historical tables on the rate of pay for Members of Congress since 1789; details on enacted legislation with language prohibiting the automatic annual pay adjustment since the most recent adjustment; the adjustments projected by the Ethics Reform Act as compared with actual adjustments in Member pay; and Member pay in constant and current dollars since 1992. Chapter 2 contains information on actions taken affecting each pay year since the establishment of the Ethics Reform Act adjustment procedure. Chapter 3 provides basic information on congressional salaries and allowances and recent developments. Chapter 4 provides pay data for 16 staff position titles that are typically used in Senators' offices. Chapter 5 provides pay data for 13 staff position titles that are used in Senate committees, and for which sufficient data could be identified. Chapter 6 provides pay data for 12 staff position titles that are typically used in House Members' offices. Chapter 7 provides pay data for 11 staff position titles that are used in House committeesThe federal government, as an employer, also offers health benefits to its employees and retirees.1 In general, federal employees receive health benefits through the Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program, administered by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM). In addition to health insurance coverage, chapter 8 describes other health benefits available to Members and congressional staff, including the Federal Flexible Spending Account Program (FSAFEDS); the Federal Employees Dental and Vision Insurance Program (FEDVIP); the Federal Long Term Care Insurance Program (FLTCIP); the Office of the Attending Physician; and treatment in military facilities.Chapter 9 examines the historical development and contemporary role of Congressional Member Organizations (CMOs) in the House, as well as informal Member groups in the House, Senate, and across the chambers. Commonly, these groups are referred to as caucuses, but they will be referred to collectively as informal Member organizations in this chapter to avoid confusion with official party caucuses.Many interns serve Congress, assisting individual Members, committees, and other offices or support services. Interns serve the House or Senate in a temporary capacity, primarily for an educational benefit, although some interns may receive pay for their service. Chapter 10 addresses frequently asked questions (FAQs) about congressional interns and internships.
Testimony Of Members Of Congress And Other Interested Individuals And Organizations
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture and Related Agencies
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977
Testimony Of Members Of Congress And Other Interested Individuals And Organizations written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on Appropriations. Subcommittee on Agriculture and Related Agencies and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with United States categories.