Congressional Institute

The Congressional Institute is proud to sponsor the 2024 Congressional Art Competition. The annual competition celebrates the artistic achievements of the nation’s high school students. Each Member of Congress may choose to host the program in their individual districts.

Learn more about how to enter the 2024 competition here --> https://www.congressionalinstitute.org/congressional-art-competition/

In June 2023, we welcomed 434 high school students to Washington, D.C. to celebrate the Congressional Art Competition winners.

As a bipartisan competition, with a winner from each Congressional district, this contest showcases some of the best young artists in the nation.

Thanks to all who participated and congratulations to the winners!

More information for the 2024 competition soon.

In a crowded political calendar, finding time to visit with GOP leaders is valuable. In the first Speak to Lead series event, Speaker Mike Johnson shared his vision with Congressional Institute Partners and Hill staff.

The Speaker shared his priorities, challenges, and path forward to success in 2024. His discussion was met with poignant questions and robust participation.

The Congressional Institute Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Kelle Strickland as the Institute’s new President and CEO, effective June 5. She succeeds Mark Strand, who is retiring after 16 years with the organization.

For the full announcement, visit:

Congressional Institute Names New President and CEO FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE4/18/[email protected] The Congressional Institute Board of Directors today announced the appointment of Kelle Strickland as the Institute’s new President and CEO, effective June 5. She succeeds Mark Strand, who is retiring after 16 years with the organization. “Kelle i...

Our Floor Procedures Manuals for the 118th Congress have arrived! We'll be shipping copies to congressional offices soon. To read it online, visit: https://www.congressionalinstitute.org/118th-congress-house-floor-procedures-manual/

President Joe Biden will deliver the address in the Chamber of the House of Representatives at 9:00 pm. The speech is a long tradition, dating back to George Washington. Learn about the history and practices associated with this annual event: https://www.congressionalinstitute.org/2019/01/29/the-state-of-the-union-address-a-primer/

The State of the Union Address: A Primer From a political perspective, the State of the Union Address is a very important agenda-setting tool for the President. The President is the only person elected by all the people, and this speech allows the President to set forth his or her goals and priorities on behalf of the nation. It usually is...

Today, Nebraska Gov. Jim Pillen appointed former Gov. Pete Ricketts to the vacancy caused by Sen. Ben Sasse's resignation. Why do some governors get to make temporary appointments to the Senate? Why not the House too? Learn more about House and Senate vacancies: https://www.congressionalinstitute.org/2022/10/17/house-senate-vacancies/

Welcome to the first day of the 118th Congress! After the House achieves a quorum, the first item of business is the election of a Speaker. Here's a look at how that process unfolds: https://www.congressionalinstitute.org/2020/12/28/how-the-house-elects-its-speaker-2/

Merry ! We hope Santa is good to all our followers--go spread some Christmas cheer!

Need a last-minute gift idea for the holidays? Try a book about Congress! https://www.congressionalinstitute.org/2021/12/15/the-congressional-christmas-book-guide/

The Congressional Christmas Book Guide Christmas is nigh upon us, and many will undoubtedly be looking for gift ideas or suggestions for reading over the holiday break. Why not read a little about Congress? We’ve put together a list of congressional books that you or your friends or family might enjoy. Congressional Procedure and Proce...

The Congressional Institute sponsored an event this week for the new Republican Members of the House. Rep.-elect Jen Kiggans will be a thoughtful, smart, and hardworking Member. Lt. Governor Winsome Sears was our keynote speaker. What a speech! Never miss a chance to hear her speak.

So excited to have Lt Gov Winsome Earle-Sears with the freshman Congressional class in Washington this week for the Congressional Institute conference! Proud of the work we are doing in Virginia & awesome to share our story with the rest of the country!