Joshua C. Huder, Ph.D.
Joshua C. Huder, Ph.D., joined the Government Affairs Institute as a Senior Fellow in 2013. He primarily teaches courses on American government, Congress, advanced legislative process, separation of powers, and the federal budget process. He has provided political analysis to several news outlets, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Congressional Quarterly, Politico, Newsweek, Washington Examiner, Bloomberg News, CNN, and more.
Prior to joining GAI, Josh worked on the Hill as an American Political Science Association (APSA) Congressional Fellow. His portfolio included legislative procedure, government affairs, financial services, voting rights, campaign finance, trade, small business, and other issues. He is currently writing a book on the history of congressional procedure and politics since 1879.
Education: PhD, University of Florida; MA, University of Florida; BA, Rutgers University
Expertise:
- Congressional Operation and History
- Legislative Process
- State of Partisanship
- Party Leadership
- Legislative Politics
- Bicameral Differences
Media: For interviews, events, and news stories, e-mail joshua[dot]huder[at]georgetown[dot]edu or you can call our office at 202-333-4838
Recent Media In The Media Center
Congressional Primaries with J.D. Rackey
Josh Huder | January 17, 2025
J.D. Rackey from the Bipartisan Policy Center joins Laura, Matt, and Josh to discuss his recent report on congressional primaries and recent events in Congress.
The Holiday CR, Organizing Congress, and what to look for in the 119th
Josh Huder | December 18, 2024
Laura, Matt, and Josh discuss the holiday CR, Democrats and Republicans organizational decisions, and things to look for in the 119th Congress.
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