In 2021, in support of the US House Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, The GovLab organized two online advisory sessions to inform the Committee’s process of developing recommendations on evidence-based lawmaking. With support from Democracy Fund and the Burnes Family Center for Social Change, these conversations will brought together diverse experts in evidence-based practices from a range of disciplines and fields.
The Challenge of Sourcing High-Quality, Useful Information
How can Congress overcome the challenges of sourcing high-quality, relevant, timely information for use in lawmaking?
CONFERENCE ON
October 28 2021
Using Evidence in the Lawmaking Process
What actions could Congress take to promote the use of evidence in legislative hearings and other legislative processes?
CONFERENCE ON
November 17 2021