These primers guide students—and learners of all ages—as they examine the work and operations of the House of Representatives. Explore the basics of the House, from types of legislation to the rostrum in the House Chamber. Classroom activities included for educators.
Senators and Representatives introduce thousands of pieces of legislation each year. There are four types of congressional legislation: bills, resolutions, concurrent resolutions, and joint resolutions. Each has a unique purpose. Learn how to identify the different types of legislation, and what they do, using this guide.
To create or amend laws in the United States, Congresspeople write, introduce, debate, and pass legislation. Each piece of modern legislation contains a lot of information, much of it on the very first page. But what that information means is not always obvious. This guide can help.
The House Chamber is a place where the House of Representatives meets. This guide, especially for students and teachers, shows the art and artifacts of the chamber. Let’s take a look around!
