The United States House of Representatives is one of the two houses of the Congress of the United States. In the House, each state is represented on the basis of population. Representatives serve for two-year terms. The presiding officer of the House is known as the Speaker of the House.
A bicameral Congress was created as a result of the Founding Fathers’ desire to have a “people’s house” that would closely resemble and follow public opinion. The Constitution provides that the approval of both houses is necessary for the passage of legislation. Information about the Committee Offices, Leadership Offices, Representative Offices, and other organizations, commissions, and task forces is easily available online. Additionally, you can find and contact your representative on the House of Representatives website.
