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Office of the Clerk: u.s. House of Representatives: Kids in the House
At this site, you can explore the role the Office of the Clerk plays in the United States House of Representatives. Learn about the legislative process and its effect on you.
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U.s. Capitol: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Learn about the legislative process in the United States through this interactive tutorial, which demonstrates to students how a bill becomes a law.
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Kids in the House: How a Bill Becomes a Law
Interactive website in which students build a bill and journey through the process of how a bill becomes law. With links to significant material, glossary, and resources for teachers.
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Office of the Clerk: House Leadership
Over the years as members of the House of Representatives increased, leadership positions in the House have expanded. Study the following summary of each leadership position to understand their duties. Included is a glossary of terms and...
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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.
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The u.s. House of Representatives House Leadership Web
This government-designed site provides a clear chart of the organization of Congress, as well as links to sites of current leadership.
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History, Art, and Archives: Kathryn Ann Bailey (Kay) Hutchison
A detailed biography of Kay Bailey Hutchison, a United States Senator from Texas.
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History, Art, and Archives: Barbara Charline Jordan 1936 1996
One of the first African-Americans elected from the Deep South and the first black Congresswoman ever from that region, read about how Barbara Jordan emerged as a powerful interpreter of the Watergate impeachment investigation.
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Barack Obama
Highlights of the career of African American Senator Barack Obama, Democrat from Illinois, 2005-2008. He went on to be elected President of the United States on November 4, 2008.
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Mapping Congress
Use this interactive map to track the prevalence of minorities in Congress from the beginning to the present. Choose from a group of members to see how many were in Congress from each state during a particular congressional term. Click...
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History, Art, and Archives: Legislative Interests and Achievements
Women in Congress had an impact on every critical piece of legislation during the Depression through the Cold War. Examine their impact in Congress during these decades in the following summary of legislative achievements.
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Legislative Interests
The goals of third generation congresswomen were aimed at creating opportunities for women in education and the workplace. Women members continued to play a prominent part in legislation on diverse national concerns, ranging from Cold...
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History, Art, and Archives: Changing Social and Institutional Perceptions
The problem faced by congresswomen and other women in society in post-war America was how to balance domestic responsibilities and professional life. Times were changing and congresswomen began to buck traditional congressional practices...
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Carl Albert
This resource profiles the political career of Speaker of the House of Representatives Carl Albert. Includes a bibliography of relevant print resources.
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History, Art, and Archives: Us House of Representatives: Women in Congress
Great reference tool for finding information on female Members of Congress both past and current. Includes biographical profiles, images, historical essays, artifacts relating to the history of Congresswomen, and teacher resources. You...
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History, Art, and Archives: Black Americans in Congress
This resource includes historical essays about African Americans in Congress along with profiles of the congressional careers of each African-American Representative and Senator, images of artifacts, educational resources for teachers,...
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History, Art, and Archives: Oral History of the House of Representatives
Through interviews with House officers, aides, committee staff, former Representatives, and others, a rich heritage has been preserved. Audio, video, and transcripts provide a look into legislative processes and procedures, personal and...
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Office of the Clerk: Black Americans in Congress
Read a short synopsis of the history of African Americans in Congress and use the interactive map to track the number of African American congressmen from each state throughout history.
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Office of the Clerk: Hispanic Americans in Congress
Hispanic Americans represent an important and growing population in Congress. Read a short history and click on the interactive map to see the number of Hispanic American Congressmen from each state for each congressional term.
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Office of the Clerk: Member Committees
Committees in Congress investigate, debate and report on legislation. There are five types of committees. The following reference gives a short description of each type of committee.
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Office of the Clerk: Women in Congress
A woman didn't serve in Congress until 1917. Even with this late start, women have had a profound impact on our legislative system. Read the following short synopsis and click on the interactive map that shows the number of women from...
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Office of the Clerk: Lesson Plan "A Bill Becomes a Law"
This lesson introduces learners to the legislative process and current bills before the House of Representatives. Discussion questions, critical thinking questions, and learning activities are provided. [PDF]
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Office of the Clerk: Kids in the House: How Does a Bill Become a Law?
Short explanation of how laws are passed. Includes several coloring sheets and a maze puzzle.
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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.