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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.
Legislative Service Organizations
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Administration. Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Legislative Service Organizations
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Legislative Service Organizations written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Administration. Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Legislative Service Organizations and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Legislative power 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.
Montana Legislative Services Division
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Author : Montana. Legislative Services Division
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 2000
Montana Legislative Services Division written by Montana. Legislative Services Division and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 2000 with Legislative bodies categories.
Permanent Legislative Service Agencies
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Author : Council of State Governments
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1969
Permanent Legislative Service Agencies written by Council of State Governments and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1969 with Legislative reference bureaus categories.
Report
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Author : United States. Advisory Committee on the Records of Congress
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1995
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Permanent Legislative Service Agencies
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Author : Council of State Governments
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1972
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Montana Legislative Services Division
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Author : Montana. Legislative Services Division
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1996
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Legislative Service Organizations
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Administration. Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Legislative Service Organizations
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1982
Legislative Service Organizations written by United States. Congress. House. Committee on House Administration. Ad Hoc Subcommittee on Legislative Service Organizations and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1982 with Legislative power categories.
Administrative Reorganization And Legislative Management
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Author : United States. Congress. House. Commission on Administrative Review
language : en
Publisher:
Release Date : 1977
Administrative Reorganization And Legislative Management written by United States. Congress. House. Commission on Administrative Review and has been published by this book supported file pdf, txt, epub, kindle and other format this book has been release on 1977 with categories.