This program would introduce Bulgarian parliamentarians to U.S. legislative models that employ permanent, nonpartisan committee staff to strengthen institutional memory, policy expertise, and legislative oversight. Unlike Bulgaria’s current practice—where committee staff change with each new chair—the U.S. Congress and many state legislatures rely on professional staff to ensure continuity, procedural consistency, and high-quality lawmaking. By examining how this system supports effective governance and bipartisan accountability, the program would encourage Bulgarian MPs to consider structural reforms that professionalize Parliament and enhance its long-term capacity.