U.S. House of Representatives Washington, DC 20515 Phone: 202-224-3121 TTY: 202-225-1904

The number of voting representatives in the House is fixed by law at no more than 435, proportionally representing the population of the 50 states. Currently, there are five delegates representing the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands.

As per the Constitution, the U.S. House of Representatives makes and passes federal laws. The House is one of Congress’s two chambers (the other is the U.S. Senate), and part of the federal government’s legislative branch.

If you know who your representative is but you are unable to contact them using their contact form, the Clerk of the House maintains addresses and phone numbers of all House members and Committees, or you may call (202) 224-3121 for the U.S. House switchboard operator.

Elected by the whole of the House of Representatives, the Speaker acts as leader of the House and combines several roles: the institutional role of presiding officer and administrative head of the House, the role of leader of the majority party in the House, and the representative role of an elected member of the House.

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U.S. Capitol Room H154 Washington, DC 20515–6601 Telephone Number (202) 225–7000 Office Hours 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday–Friday

U.S. Capitol Room H154 Washington, DC 20515–6601 Telephone Number (202) 225–7000 Office Hours 9:00 AM–6:00 PM, Monday–Friday

The Office of the Clerk gives you a front-row seat in the U.S. House of Representatives chamber. Watch live proceedings using "live.house.gov".

Jan 20, 2025 · The Speaker announced that the House do now adjourn pursuant to clause 13 of Rule I. The next meeting is scheduled for 10:00 a.m. on January 31, 2025. 11:06 AM