The Dirksen Congressional Center
Dirksen Center: A Bill Becomes a Law
Learning module on how a bill becomes a law offers students an alternative and in-depth approach to learning about the legislative process through text, graphics, and video .
PBS
Structure of Congress and the Legislative Process Lesson
This instructional activity explores the structure of Congress and the legislative process. There is an introduction, a research activity, an assessment, and a role play activity.
US House of Representatives
The Us House of Representatives Committees
This site provides a listing of all congressional committees, along with links to each committee and subcommittee. A search engine focusing on the committees is also provided.
University of Groningen
American History: Outlines: Little Legislatures
This site from the University of Groningen clearly defines the role of committees in the legislative process, as well as a brief historical perspective on congressional committees. Essays, text and biography links related to American...
US House of Representatives
Committee on Education and the Workforce
Check out the latest news with the Committee on Education and the Workforce. John Boehner outlines the committee step by step. The members and jurisdiction they hold are reviewed through this site.
Other
Committee on House Administration
This website is on the Committee on House Administration. The chairman of this committee is Robert W. Ney. You can read about the latest press releases and House publications at this site.
Other
House Armed Services Committee
Delve into the latest news of the House Armed Services Committee with this site. Hear more from the Chairman, Duncan Hunter, about the purpose of this committee. Read up on recent press releases, too.
Other
Committee on Ways and Means Us House of Representatives
This is the offiical website of the U.S. Congress's Ways and Means Committee, which oversees the funding of the U.S. government.
Other
Committee on Resources u.s. House of Representatives
Homepage of the Committee on Resources for the U.S. House of Representatives gives a detailed look at the daily workings of this committee.
Alabama Learning Exchange
Alex: It's in the Hopper!
A Congressional simulation in which students research a topic of interest, write a bill, and submit the bill for consideration by a Congressional committee of their peers. This lesson teaches in a real way the legislative process and...
New York Times
New York Times: Crossword Puzzle: u.s. Congress
The New York Times Learning Network has developed many interactive & printable crossword puzzles. This one is on the U.S. Congress.
US Government Publishing Office
U.s. Government Publishing Office: Guide to House and Senate Members
A searchable database and directory which contains contact information, a biography and a photo of all current members of Congress.