Scott Website Named One of the Best on Capitol Hill

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Bobby Scott's website was named one of the best websites on Capitol Hill today and awarded a 113th Congress Bronze Mouse Award by the Congressional Management Foundation (CMF), a nonpartisan nonprofit working to improve communications between citizens and Congress and enhance operations in Capitol Hill offices. CMF has assessed and graded congressional websites and issued these awards since 2002.

“I am honored that my official congressional website has been recognized as one of the best websites on Capitol Hill," stated Rep. Scott. "Online communications have transformed the way members of Congress interact with their constituents and have become a critical component of effective representation. I commend my staff for constantly working to ensure that our website is up to date and always has easy to access and useful information and resources. This award reflects our dedication to serving the citizens of the 3rd Congressional District of Virginia."

"By demonstrating exceptional accountability and transparency in online communications, Congressman Scott not only provides benefits to his constituents but the entire Congress,” said Bradford Fitch, CMF President and CEO. “Congressman Scott should be congratulated by his constituents, applauded by advocates of good government, and emulated by congressional colleagues.”

Download a copy of the report here.

A total of 70 personal office and committee websites received a Gold, Silver, or Bronze Mouse Award. The criteria for website assessments have been developed and refined by CMF over the past decade based on survey research, focus groups with constituents, and interviews with key stakeholders to congressional offices. Reviewers assessed 10 categories of criteria: usability of website; timeliness of content; breadth and depth of information on issues; constituent services and casework information; promoting accountability to constituents; legislative process information; district/state information; floor proceedings information; availability of diverse forms of content; and availability of diverse forms of content channels.

Founded in 1977, CMF is a 501(c)(3) nonpartisan nonprofit dedicated to helping Congress and its Members meet the evolving needs and expectations of an engaged and informed 21st century citizenry. Its work focuses on improving congressional operations and enhancing citizen engagement through research, publications, training, and management services.

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