The Levin Center for Oversight and Democracy joined a coalition of organizations and scholars led by the R. Street Institute in urging the U.S. House of Representatives to adopt institutional reforms in the 120th Congress. In an open letter released November 5, 2026, the coalition calls for strengthening Congress’s institutional capacity, expanding opportunities for meaningful legislative debate and votes, and reinforcing congressional ethics and accountability.
The letter outlines four priorities for reform: investing in congressional staffing and resources; creating more predictable opportunities for legislation and amendments to receive consideration; strengthening ethics rules and oversight processes; and establishing a bipartisan select committee on House reform. The Levin Center is pleased to join this effort to strengthen Congress as an effective, accountable and independent institution.