WASHINGTON — ?Today, Subcommittee on Modernization and Innovation Chairwoman Stephanie Bice (OK-05) and?Ranking Member Norma J. Torres (CA-35)?announced that Modernization Initiatives Account (MIA) funding for a House Digital Signage and Wayfinding Initiative has been approved.

The Initiative is a first-of-its-kind effort to improve and modernize the visitor experience by making it significantly easier for constituents to navigate the House office buildings and view Congress in-action. New Digital displays listing Member and public office locations, as well as real-time information about House hearings, floor activity, and other public events will be located at the nine public entrances of the Cannon, Longworth, and Rayburn buildings. Also included in the project is a new, state-of-the-art House Visitors App that provides a 3D digital map, Member and public office lookup features, and turn-by-turn directions.

“Visiting the people’s House should be simple. My goal with this funding is to make it as easy as possible for constituents to find their Representatives’ offices, attend a committee hearing, watch House floor activity, or get something to eat,” said Chairwoman Bice. “This initiative is a major milestone in the Subcommittee’s ongoing efforts to improve accessibility and transparency throughout the Capitol Complex.

“Every visitor who comes to the People’s House should feel welcomed, informed, and empowered to engage with their government. This modernized effort will improve the House experience by making it easier for constituents and visitors from around the world to navigate Capitol Hill, and fully experience Congress in action,” said Ranking Member Torres.

Committee on House Administration Chairman Bryan Steil (WI-01) and Ranking Member Joe Morelle (NY-25) also celebrated funding approval for the Initiative.

“Our government was built on the founding principle that Americans should be able to petition their representatives," said Chairman Steil. "That’s impossible to do if they can’t navigate the Halls of Congress. This modernization project will significantly improve how constituents locate their lawmakers and interact with Congress as a whole. I thank Chair Bice and Ranking Member Torres for their important work on this initiative.”

"Today marks a meaningful step toward ensuring the People’s House is open, accessible, and transparent for every American. It's incredibly important that all of our constituents can easily engage with the work and services carried out in these historic halls, and visitors from around the world can witness our democracy at work,” said Ranking Member Morelle.
 

Background: 

The MIA was established in the FY 2021 Appropriations Act to fund initiatives to modernize House operations. The Subcommittee requested MIA funding for this project on November 20, 2025. Once implemented, the Initiative will fulfill two recommendations (157 and 159) made by the Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress to improve navigation on the Capitol campus and provide digital displays for hearings and events.

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