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[Read More](https://info.legistorm.com/blog/fiscalnote-alternative) ###### [12 min read ![](https://info.legistorm.com/hubfs/The%20United%20States%20Capitol%20and%20reflecting%20pool%20in%20Washington%2c%20DC..jpeg) How Will Redistricting Impact Congress in 2026 Redistricting has the power to reshape Congress long before voters cast their ballots. As district lines shift in response to population changes and political strategy, the makeup of congressional delegations can dramatically change leadership, committee influence and policy priorities. ... By Joel Foster](https://info.legistorm.com/blog/how-will-redistricting-impact-congress) ###### [9 min read ![](https://info.legistorm.com/hubfs/Stock%20images/Image%20of%20businessmans%20hands%20signing%20documents%20at%20meeting.jpeg) How Congressional Committees Impact Policy Much of the real work of Congress happens long before a bill reaches the House or Senate floor. In hearing rooms and markups, congressional committees shape the substance, scope and political viability of legislation, often determining whether proposals advance or stall. For professionals in public ... By Joel Foster](https://info.legistorm.com/blog/how-congressional-committees-impact-policy) ###### [9 min read ![](https://info.legistorm.com/hubfs/Website%20images/Blog/Revolving%20Door%20in%20Congress%202025%20Hill%20to%20K%20Street.jpeg) Revolving Door in Congress 2025: Hill to K Street As Members of Congress and congressional staff move between public service and lobbying, they bring institutional knowledge, policy expertise, and valuable networks that can shape legislative outcomes. Tracking the revolving door in Congress helps public affairs professionals anticipate shifts in ... 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They serve as an effective approach to lobbying, whether through state legislatures or Congress, ... By Suzanne Grubb](https://info.legistorm.com/blog/grassroots-activities-examples) ###### [9 min read ![](https://info.legistorm.com/hubfs/Website%20images/Blog/How%20to%20Write%20a%20Policy%20Brief.jpg) How to Write a Policy Brief In the area of public affairs, policy briefs serve as powerful tools to communicate complex issues to Congress and state legislatures. They condense complex issues into digestible formats, enabling policymakers to grasp key information swiftly and effectively to help them make effective decisions. 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