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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 29/06/2026
Thank you to everyone who applied to the January 2027 Congressional Innovation Fellowship. Applications are now under review. We'll soon publish our selection timeline so you know when to expect updates. Subscribe to our newsletter for updates from the Fellowship ➡️ bit.ly/4v3pZbu
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 22/06/2026
🗓️ DEADLINE EXTENDED: June 28 Applications for our 2027 Congressional Innovation Fellowship are now open through June 28, 11:59pm ET. Missed our June info sessions? See recordings & helpful resources here ➡️ techcongress.io/blog/january-2027-info-call-recordings Apply ➡️ techcongress.io/apply
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 15/06/2026
2024 TechCongress Fellow Lars Erik Schönander worked on SBIR policy at the Senate Small Business Committee. Read about his day-in-the-life on Capitol Hill ➡️ techcongress.io/blog/2024/7/... Apply to the 2027 Congressional Innovation Fellowship by June 25 ➡️ techcongress.io/apply
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
In one TechCongress Fellowship year, Anna Nickelson worked on AI policy, broadband access, breaking-news response, and monitored a stolen shipment of $400,000 worth of lobsters. 🦞 Read ➡️ techcongress.io/blog/2026/6/... Apply➡️ techcongress.io/apply
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A Day in the Life of a TechCongress Fellow: Anna Nickelson — TechCongress
The only consistent answer you will get if you ask people about what it’s like working in Congress is “it depends”. Do you have to wear a suit every day? It depends. Are dogs allowed in the office? It...
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 10/06/2026
After a decade in Special Ops, David Cook traded the 82nd Airborne for Capitol Hill as a TechCongress Fellow. There, he helped bring 74 Americans home from Afghanistan. Veterans & technologists: we want you in the room. Read a day in David's life ➡️ bit.ly/4gbOPlw Apply ➡️ techcongress.io/apply
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A Day in the Life of a TechCongress Fellow: David Cook — TechCongress
I crossed the Memorial Bridge on July 3rd, 2021 with a small U-Haul trailer and an unrivaled excitement. I was trading an old life for one that was unknown. I was more comfortable sitting with tribal ...
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 08/06/2026
Missed our info call on TechCongress's 2027 Congressional Innovation Fellowship? Join our 3rd & final info call on June 22, 5PM ET, or watch the recording on our site. Apply by June 25 👇 📅 RSVP: techcongress.io/events/2026/... 📝 Apply: techcongress.io/apply
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 04/06/2026
@congressfellows.bsky.social TechCongress Fellows get: 💸 Competitive stipends 🏠 One-time housing/relocation reimbursements 🩺 Health insurance supplement 👔 $500 wardrobe stipend 💼 Career coaching Learn more & apply to be a fellow today ➡️ techcongress.io/apply
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 03/06/2026
New resource for 2027 Congressional Innovation Fellowship applicants 📝 Watch this guide on how to write a winning policy essay, the part of the application where you show your tech translation skills. Watch ➡️ techcongress.io/videos Apply ➡️ techcongress.io/apply
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 02/06/2026
⏰ TODAY at 12 PM ET: Join @congressfellows.bsky.social for an info call on our 2027 Congressional Innovation Fellowship. Learn about the fellowship experience, the application process, and stick around for Q&A. RSVP ➡️ www.eventbrite.com/e/techcongre...
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 01/06/2026
📣 Applications are OPEN for @congressfellows.bsky.social's 2027 Congressional Innovation Fellowship! Technologists: bring your technical expertise to the policymaking process in Congress. U.S. citizens & DACA recipients eligible. Apply by June 25 ➡️ techcongress.io/apply
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Stephen Duraiswamy brings 6 years of federal IT oversight experience from within the GAO. He now supports Rep. Matt Van Epps on a range of issues from space and tech to financial services and education. 🔗Read Stephen's bio: techcongress.io/stephen-dura...
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Rae Moar is a software engineer who has developed global open-source technical standards. Rae is placed with the House Oversight and Government Reform Committee Minority Staff, supporting its work on federal technology oversight. 🔗Read Rae's bio: techcongress.io/rae-moar
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 14/05/2026
Matthew McMillan is a software developer with experience building data processing software for Fortune 500 companies. He now supports Rep. Lori Trahan on consumer protection with a focus on data privacy. 🔗Read Matthew's bio: techcongress.io/matthew-mcmi...
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 13/05/2026
La Chiara Landrum is a data scientist and cybersecurity researcher. She supports the House Appropriations Committee (Majority Staff), contributing to improved tracking during committee proceedings and its broader modernization efforts. 🔗 Read La Chiara’s bio: techcongress.io/la-chiara-la...
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Jeremy Yu specializes in digital service delivery & software implementation. He now supports Rep. Julie Fedorchak on AI & energy policy, transmission policy, permitting & regulatory reform & data center infrastructure. 🔗 Read Jeremy's bio: techcongress.io/jeremy-yu
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Indri Adisoemarta is a data scientist and chemical engineer with experience optimizing semiconductor manufacturing and modeling wildfire risk. She now supports Rep. Doris Matsui on energy, environment, and technology policy. 🔗Read Indri's bio: techcongress.io/indri-adisoe...
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 12/05/2026
Hope Mango is a systems engineer and former Air Defense Officer. She now supports the Select Committee on China with its tech portfolio, covering AI, semiconductor policy, quantum, and robotics. 🔗Read Hope's bio: techcongress.io/hope-mango
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Evan Straka is a UX researcher and product strategist with a decade of experience at the intersection of technology, user experience, and public policy. Supporting Sen. Mark Warner, his work spans AI and the future of work &government performance. 🔗Read Evan's bio: techcongress.io/evan-straka
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 11/05/2026
Daniel Reichert is a cybersecurity engineer with over a decade of experience building security infrastructure at scale. He now supports Sen. Ron Wyden with data privacy, cybersecurity, and consumer protection policy areas. 🔗 Read Daniel’s bio: techcongress.io/daniel-reich...
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Alexander Koch brings his background in physics, computer engineering, & machine learning to the House Committee on Foreign Affairs Majority Staff, supporting their work on export controls and semiconductor policy. 🔗Read his bio: techcongress.io/alexander-c-...
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
@congressfellows.bsky.social is at AI+ Expo! 🎉 We’re excited to connect with other atrendees. Come learn about our Congressional Innovation Fellowship and how we help Congress achieve a critical mass of tech expertise.
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 08/05/2026
Yalini Prabhakaran is a product manager with experience building AI and data systems that center trust and privacy. She now supports the House Judiciary Committee Minority Staff with AI, intellectual property, antitrust, and surveillance. 🔗Read her bio: techcongress.io/yalini-prabh...
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Nathaniel Owens is a veteran with experience deploying emerging technology across federal agencies. He brings his expertise in security & aviation tech to Senator Eric Shmitt's work on AI & emerging technologies for national security. 🔗Read his bio: techcongress.io/nathaniel-na...
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 07/05/2026
Katherine Jin is a policy advisor experienced in AI regulation, data privacy, biotech & digital equity. She placed with Rep. @ocasio-cortez.house.gov, whom she supports with emerging technology, AI regulatory policy, data centers & the future of work. 🔗Read her bio: techcongress.io/katherine-jin
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Kent Keil is a veteran dedicated to improving the quality of support for underserved communities through emerging technology. He's serving with Sen. Mike Rounds, where he is working on AI, data, quantum, and workforce policy. 🔗Read his bio: techcongress.io/kent-keil
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 06/05/2026
Elizabeth Merrigan is a product manager experienced in online safety, IP, privacy, and AI transparency. She's serving in Senator Brian Schatz's office, supporting his AI governance, data privacy, and online safety portfolios. 🔗https://techcongress.io/elizabeth-merrigan
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
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Where They're Serving: Placements for our 2026 Congressional Innovation Fellows — TechCongress
We’re excited to announce that TechCongress’ 2026 Congressional Innovation Fellows have been placed in personal offices and committees across the House and Senate. As our 16th cohort, this group of 1...
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 05/05/2026
📢 @congressfellows.bsky.social 2026 Congressional Innovation Fellows are on the Hill! 🎉 1️⃣5️⃣ technologists have placed with offices in both chambers, working on AI, cybersecurity, data privacy, energy, and more. Follow along this week & next to see their placements. Bios in comments. ⬇️
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
💬 Meet the panel: ➡️ Dylan Irlbeck (Senate Finance, '23) ➡️ Jasmine S (Senate HSGAC, '23) ➡️ Lauren Lombardo (Sen. Sasse, '22) ➡️ Moderated by ED Travis Moore Full agenda: summit.codeforamerica.org/agenda/
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 27/04/2026
Our #CfASummit breakout is almost here! "What It Takes to Win on Government Tech in Congress" 📅 Thurs, May 7 · 10:30 AM How can Congress modernize SNAP, fix Unemployment Insurance & build tech better? Our alumni panel has answers. 🧵
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Craig Newmark @craignewmark.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
After 10 years and nearly 150 fellows, @congressfellows.bsky.social continues to strengthen technical expertise in Congress. Check out this @inc.com profile on how TechCongress supports legislators writing the rules on technology: www.inc.com/nancy-scola/...
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Your Congressperson Is Getting Smarter About Tech. Inside the Secret Corps That Made It Happen
Travis Moore was frustrated with how Congress talked about tech. His 13-year quest to do something about it is finally paying off.
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Aspen Policy Academy @aspenpolicyacademy.bsky.social · 15/04/2026
@congressfellows.bsky.social is working to build a critical mass of technology expertise on Capitol Hill. Check out their feature in @inc.com to learn how their work helps Congress navigate complex technology policy questions: www.inc.com/nancy-scola/...
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Your Congressperson Is Getting Smarter About Tech. Inside the Secret Corps That Made It Happen
Travis Moore was frustrated with how Congress talked about tech. His 13-year quest to do something about it is finally paying off.
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 10/04/2026
Want to work at the heart of tech policy in DC? 🏛️ @congressfellows.bsky.social is hiring a Summer 2026 Programs Intern. 📌$19/hr | Full-time | DC metro area 🗓️Priority deadline: April 21st 🔗Apply: techcongress.io/programs-int...
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Programs Intern (Paid) — TechCongress
Applications will be considered on a rolling basis; all applications submitted before April 21st will be prioritized.
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 07/04/2026
Orientation is a wrap for our 2026 Congressional Innovation Fellows! 🎉 After three weeks of learning how Congress works and connecting with staff at our Launch Event, fellows have been placed in congressional offices. 🏛️ 🔗 Read about the orientation experience: techcongress.io/blog/2026/3/...
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 30/03/2026
Inc. Magazine's @nancyscola.bsky.social just profiled TechCongress and the 10-year journey from Travis Moore's idea to a fellowship that's placed nearly 150 technologists in Congress, advising on everything from AI to SNAP benefits delivery. 🔗 Read more: www.inc.com/nancy-scola/...
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Your Congressperson Is Getting Smarter About Tech. Inside the Secret Corps That Made It Happen
Travis Moore was frustrated with how Congress talked about tech. His 13-year quest to do something about it is finally paying off.
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 10/03/2026
We are excited to see TechCongress Executive Director Travis Moore featured in Roll Call! 🔗 Read about our mission and why technologists choose public service after their fellowships: rollcall.com/2026/02/25/trading-sta…
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Trading startups for statutes: Why technologists are choosing a year on the Hill
“We’re talking about the first branch of government, and that expertise needs to live in-house,” says founder Travis Moore.
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 06/03/2026
Cyberattacks are increasing in frequency and sophistication. The Common Good Cyber Fund strengthens the public-interest cybersecurity ecosystem and supports nonprofits protecting civil society. Open call launches June 2026 👇https://www.isocfoundation.org/grant-programme/common-good-cyber-fund/
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 05/03/2026
Congratulations to TechCongress AI Security Fellows on wrapping up their terms at NIST, Department of Energy and HHS We’re proud of their contributions to AI strategy across the executive branch. Read about them here: techcongress.io/current-fellows.
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 26/02/2026
Two-thirds of TechCongress alumni move into public service after their fellowships. In a new Roll Call feature, Founder Travis Moore reflects on 10 years of building the program and the nearly 150 fellows who made it what it is. 🔗 rollcall.com/2026/02/25/trading-startups-for-statutes/
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Trading startups for statutes: Why technologists are choosing a year on the Hill
“We’re talking about the first branch of government, and that expertise needs to live in-house,” says founder Travis Moore.
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 09/02/2026
Do you know that definitions can make or break legislation? @congressfellows.bsky.social alum @b-cavello.bsky.social (2021 Congressional Innovation Fellow), alongside their @aspendigital.bsky.social team, helped write a handbook about how we define AI. 🔗Explore: www.aspendigital.org/report/defin...
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Defining Technologies of Our Time - Aspen Digital
This handbook offers an accessible, easy to use entry point for grappling with the question of how to define AI in a legal context.
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
We’re halfway through 2026 Fellow Orientation—we started week 2 with: ✨presentations from TechCongress alumni B Cavello & Lacey Strahm; 📚a trip to the Congressional Research Service; 📝 an intro to memo writing ❓guidelines for congressional hearings More to come!
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 16/01/2026
📸 Week 1 of our 2026 Congressional Innovation Fellowship Orientation: LEGO races, stakeholder mapping, and Congress 101! Fellows learned how bills become laws, toured Capitol Hill, and heard from alumni Next week: more deep dives into how Congress works. Follow along! 🏛️
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 14/01/2026
Today, @congressfellows.bsky.social 2026 Fellows attended a Research and Technology Subcommittee Hearing on America's AI Action Plan at the Rayburn House Office Building! 🏛️ Fellows are staying busy with deep dives into how Capitol Hill works. Stay tuned!💡
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 12/01/2026
Over the last few days, @congressfellows.bsky.social 2026 Congressional Innovation Fellows competed in a Lego race 🏁, learned about civic tech 📚 & mapped key players 🔑 in Washington’s policymaking space. ➡️Follow @congressfellows.bsky.social for more on 2026 Fellow Orientation!
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 08/01/2026
@congressfellows.bsky.social is welcoming our 2026 cohort of Congressional Innovation Fellows! 🎉 This year, 16 Fellows will join congressional offices to advise on a range of tech issues—shaping federal policies that serve the American people. 💫 Follow along to meet them! ➡️
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 23/12/2025
As we close the book on 2025, we’re filled with gratitude for our incredible TechCongress community, from our alumni and fellows to the partners who make our work possible. Happy holidays from all of us at TechCongress! Wishing you rest, joy, and a wonderful start to 2026. ✨
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 09/12/2025
Since our inception, TechCongress has built a pipeline for tech expertise into Congress. We've placed 130 fellows, with 35 becoming full-time staffers. Meet our latest alumni who just transitioned to Hill roles! 🎉 techcongress.io/blog/2025/12...
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 12/11/2025
✨ On Oct 21-22, TechCongress and S&T Impact Advisory Group hosted our first State Legislative Futures Forum ahead of American Association for the Advancement of Science's Forum on S&T Policy in D.C. 👉 Read our recap: techcongress.io/blog/2025/11/12/leg…
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TechCongress and S&T Impact Kick off Inaugural State Legislative Futures Forum in Washington D.C. — TechCongress
On October 21—22, 2025 , TechCongress and S&T Impact Advisory Group convened science and tech policy fellowship (STPF) leaders, National Conference of State Legislatures (NCSL) seed grantees and partners representing 13 states (AZ, CO, IN, MA, MD,  MI, MO, NC, NJ, PA, VA
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 04/11/2025
🚨 TechCongress is accepting applications for Winter/Spring 2026 internships 🚨 ⏩ Part/full-time positions. In-person in D.C. (2+ days/week). Must be based in DC/MD/VA area. Priority deadline: Nov 20 📌 Communications: techcongress.io/communicatio... 📌 Programs: techcongress.io/programs-int...
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TechCongress @congressfellows.bsky.social · 24/03/2025
TechCongress has officially published its first Impact Report in a cumulation of 10 years of history, fellowship, and impact. Read the report here: techcongress.io/our-impact
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