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?
House Officers
The House Officers play important roles in the day-to-day functioning of the House. Learn about their duties and responsibilities.
The Role of the House
Learn how the House 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. Learn how a new Congress starts.
Member Committees
Committees have an important role in making laws. See how Representatives use committees to organize their work.
House Leadership
Learn about the Speaker of the House, majority and minority leaders, and party whips, the leadership of the House.
Art & History
Hispanic Americans in Congress
Joseph Marion Hernández, the first Hispanic American in Congress, was elected as Florida’s Territorial Delegate to the U.S. House of Representatives in 1822. Learn about more than 100 Hispanic Americans who have followed in his footsteps!
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!
The House Page Program
Pages were high school students who lived, went to school, and worked in the U.S. Capitol.
The Apotheosis of Washington
The Apotheosis of Washington is one of the most famous pieces of artwork in the United States Capitol. Learn more about its symbolism.
Asian and Pacific Islander Americans in Congress
Since 1900, Asian Pacific Americans have represented many constituencies in Congress. Learn about these leaders and their fight for justice and equality.
How Laws Are Made
How a Bill Becomes a 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
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.