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

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

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

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

Member Committees

Committees have an important role in making laws. See how Representatives use committees to organize their work.

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Art & History

Women in Congress

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

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!

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How Laws are Made

How a Bill Becomes  Law

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

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

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.

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