The House of Representatives is trying to recruit more diverse and high-quality candidates, and get them to stay there. In an effort to open doors to more underserved communities, the House is raising its minimum annual staff salary to $45,000. The deadline to implement the pay raise is September 1. The House is also set to vote this week on a resolution for Congressional workers’ right to organize and join a union. House Speaker Nancy Pelosi (D-Cali.) said the actions will help strengthen workplace rights for House employees.
