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Coronavirus pandemic amplifies urgency for a Congressional Digital Service

TechCongress launched a Congressional Digital Service fellowship, saying that the urgency for a team of talented technologists in Congress is at an all-time high.

Apr 30, 2020 By Billy Mitchell

Senate corridor, Capitol Building, hallway, Congress — A Senate corridor in the U.S. Capitol Building. (Getty Images)

Here’s where to find tech expertise within congressional offices

The 2019 TechCongress fellows are spread across the House and the Senate, in member offices and on committee staffs.

Apr 10, 2019 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

New TechCongress fellows come from industry, defense and government tech roles

It's the fellowship's biggest class to date.

Dec 11, 2018 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

TechCongress gets $1M from the Knight Foundation to bring tech expertise to Capitol Hill

The program hopes to expand to 16 fellows by 2020.

Nov 2, 2018 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

Tech fellows provide value for members of Congress — but is it enough?

There's a "dawning awareness" of the importance of tech skills in Congress.

Aug 10, 2018 By Tajha Chappellet-Lanier

TechCongress eyes continued growth with 2019 class

This year, the program plans to bring on up to 10 fellows.

Jul 19, 2018 By FedScoop Staff

Congress needs more tech expertise. This fellowship is trying to help out

TechCongress is now recruiting for its third cohort.

Aug 22, 2017