Modernization and Innovation

The Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation is a specialized panel within the House Committee on House Administration tasked with modernizing the House of Representatives and the legislative branch. It evolved from the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress, which passed 202 bipartisan recommendations between 2019 and 2021. The subcommittee now implements those recommendations while developing new initiatives to ensure Congress keeps pace with technology and constituent expectations.

The subcommittee's jurisdiction covers matters relating to modernization of the House and legislative branch, oversight of modernization implementation, and advancement of emerging innovations. Its work spans diverse areas including improving constituent services, enhancing staff recruitment and retention, fostering bipartisan collaboration, and adopting new technologies. Recent initiatives include rolling out Microsoft Copilot licenses to House staff, installing closed captioning in committee rooms, and developing the FlagTrack 2.0 system to streamline constituent flag requests.

Chairwoman Stephanie Bice (R-OK) and Ranking Member Norma Torres (D-CA) lead the subcommittee, which maintains an evenly divided bipartisan membership—a distinctive feature emphasizing the nonpartisan nature of congressional reform. In December 2025, the subcommittee held a hearing on constituent engagement with Congress, examining how the House can better communicate with and serve the public. The subcommittee's work is funded through the Modernization Initiatives Account, which supports projects designed to make House operations more efficient and responsive to constituents.