Orrin G Hatch Foundation

Hatch center and papers collection the organization works to preserve the legislative legacy of senator orrin g. Hatch by curating and maintaining 42 years of legislative history. Through photographs, news clippings, personal letters, memos, speeches, briefings, committee work, and memorabilia, future generations will understand the legislative process through the perspective of a man who authored more legislation than any officeholder alive today. 2024 saw the continued sorting and preparation of the collection, moving it one step closer to permanent housing at a premier collegiate library.

Center for bipartisanship and the legislative process the organization focuses on bipartisanship and civility through the senate project debate series, which brings together a senator from each side of the aisle for a respectful, policy-focused, televised debate on current issues. Other key programs include opportunities for learning and development for interns in washington, dc. In 2024, the foundation, together with the edward m. Kennedy institute, hosted a bipartisan debate the fifth in the senate project debate series. Moderated by nbc news chief political analyst chuck todd, the debate was broadcast live on c-span and featured u.s. Senators bill cassidy (r-la) and sheldon whitehouse (d-ri).