Welcome, Grade School Students
The U.S. House of Representatives plays an important role in the United States government. Learn more about its Members, responsibilities, and history through these lessons and activities.
What is Congress?
Members of the U.S. House of Representatives
What does it take to become a Member of the U.S. House of Representatives? Learn about the requirements and responsibilities.
Role of the U.S. House of Representatives
Learn how the U.S. House of Representatives works with the Senate, President, and Supreme Court to run the United States.
First Day of Congress
The first day of a new Congress is a lot like the first day of school. Join A.Bill as he gets a new Congress started!
Member Committees
Committees have an important role in making laws. See how Representatives use committees to organize their work.
Art & History
Women in Congress
Women have come a long way in Congress since Jeanette Rankin was elected in 1916—see just how far!
Black Americans in Congress
Slavery had only been illegal for five years when the first African-American Congressmen were elected. Learn about these history-makers!
How Laws are Made
How a Bill Becomes Law
A bill's journey from an idea to a law involves many steps and people. Just how many stops are there along the way? Come see.
Around the Capitol
Day in the Life of a Page
Did you know there are kids working as Pages in the U.S. House of Representatives? Learn more about who they are and what they do.
A Tour of the Capitol
You don’t need to travel to Washington, D.C. to see where the House of Representatives meets. Get a tour of the United States Capitol right from your chair.