New Anonymous Platform Lets Congressional Staff Rate Their Bosses

A verification-based website called “The Scoop” launched on July 20, allowing Capitol Hill staff to anonymously review the offices where they work.

Capitol CNCT rolled out a new service named “The Scoop” on July 20, offering verified congressional staff a way to post anonymous, yet authenticated, reviews of their workplaces. Founder David Tennent said the site was created to bring transparency to the often-opaque environment of Capitol Hill offices, where toxic bosses have become a frequent complaint. Reviewers must pass a background check that confirms their employment through official House or Senate email addresses before their comments go live.

Early data show a mix of top-rated offices—such as those of Rep. Nick LaLota and Sen. Tommy Tuberville—and low-rated ones, including Rep. Don Davis and Sen. Chris Van Hollen. The platform also notes that Republican offices have received roughly twice as many reviews as Democratic ones so far. Tennent hopes the feedback will prompt chiefs of staff and members to improve office morale and communication, especially amid recent scandals involving congressional misconduct.