Several recent reports from the Congressional Research Service provide descriptive profiles of the present and past composition of Congress by race, ethnicity, gender, education, religion and occupation (all pdf).
“Membership of the 111th Congress: A Profile,” February 4, 2010.
“Women in the United States Congress: 1917-2009,” December 23, 2009.
“Asian Pacific Americans in the United States Congress,” February 1, 2010.
“African-American Members of the United States Congress: 1870-2009,” February 2, 2010.
Increasing women in leadership roles is important for gender parity and bringing in new perspectives, but it does not guarantee peace.
To address challenges posed by increased extreme heat, USAID should mobilize finance through environmental impact bonds focused on scaling extreme heat adaptation solutions.
These recommendations can catapult the Advisory Committee structure into one that continues providing the government with the best advice.
Without the permitting workforce needed for implementation, the American public will not reap the benefits of rural broadband access, resilient supply chains, and clean, accessible water.