The Capitol Building:

• Tours of the Capitol are not arranged through our office until further notice.
• Tours are offered Mon-Sat from 8:30am until 4:30pm.
• Visitors must obtain free tickets for tours on a first-come, first-served basis, at the East Front Screening Facility, which is located near the fountains on the East Front plaza of the Capitol.
• All those wishing to attend the tour must be present when tickets are picked up.
• No more than 15 people per tour.
• Groups of between 15 and 40 people may contact our office for information on arranging group tours.
• Constituents wishing to visit the Senate or House galleries while they are in session may contact our office about receiving free passes for the galleries.

*For additional information please contact: (202) 225-6827 or visit the Architect of the Capitol's Web site link http://www.aoc.gov/visit/visit_overview.htm.

The Bureau of Engraving and Printing

• Tours of the Bureau of Engraving and Printing can be arranged by contacting our office at (202) 224-4744.
• Tours are offered Monday through Friday in the morning and late afternoon and are limited to 10 guests or fewer.

*For additional information, please contact: (202) 874-3019 or visit the Bureau's Web site at http://www.bep.treas.gov/.

The White House

• These tours can be arranged by contacting our office at (202) 224-4744
• Tours of the White House must be in groups of 10 or more. They are scheduled Tuesday through Saturday, between 7:30AM - 11:30AM. Attendees aged 14 and above are required to submit their name, date of birth, social security number and country of origin. Attendees under the age of 14 only need to submit their name and date of birth.

*These self-guided tours are granted by the White House on a first come, first served basis. In order to assure access to all Members of Congress, the White House advises that the number of tours requested by each congressional office will be taken into account. Since we receive more requests than most offices due to our large population, there is a possibility requests will be denied, even if submitted in a timely manner.

The Supreme Court

• Tours of the Supreme Court are arranged on a first come-first served basis at the Supreme Court Building
• Tours leave every half hour from 9:30am to 3:30pm Monday through Friday when the Court is not in session.

*For additional information, please contact (202) 479-3211

The Library of Congress

• Public tours are available at various times Monday through Saturday.
• For complete information on visiting the Library of Congress, please call the Visitors office at (202) 707-9779 or visit the Library of Congress's Web site at http://www.loc.gov/loc/visit/.

The State Department

• Public tours of the State Department are arranged through our office.
• These tours are available Monday through Friday at 9:30am, 10:30am and 2:45pm.
• Reservations are required and reservation requests must be made 30 days in advance.

For additional information, please contact (202) 647-3241or visit the State Department's Web site at http://www.state.gov/www/about_state/diprooms/tour.html

Service Academy Appointments

Every United States Senator has the opportunity to nominate candidates for each of the following academies: the United States Military Academy at West Point, the United States Naval Academy, the United States Air Force Academy, and the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy.

United States Senators do not nominate candidates for the Coast Guard Academy; these appointments are handled by the Academy itself.

If you are interested in applying to any of the above referenced academies, please submit a letter requesting consideration to Senator Robert Menendez's Newark office:

Senator Robert Menendez
One Gateway Center, Suite 1100
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Attn: Academy Nominations

It is also advisable to request an application from the academy. The application will provide you with information on the admission requirements, answers to frequently asked questions, and will include a Prospective Candidate Questionnaire.

PLEASE CLICK ON LINKS BELOW TO PRINT SERVICE ACADEMY NOMINATION FORMS AND OBTAIN ADDITIONAL INFORMATION.

U.S. MILITARY ACADEMY AT WEST POINT
Army: 1-800-822-ARMY

U.S. NAVAL ACADEMY
Navy: 1-888-249-7707

U.S. AIR FORCE ACADEMY
Air Force: 1-800-443-9266

U.S. MERCHANT MARINE ACADEMY
Merchant Marines: 1-866-546- 4778

Internships

Thank you for inquiring about the internship program in my United States Senate offices. Your interest in politics and public policy is commendable. My office receives an overwhelming number of applications from many highly qualified students, which makes the selection process very difficult. I encourage you to formally apply for an internship by completing the application that is available on-line. Thank you.

Please note: Due to enhanced security procedures, mail delivery to the Capitol complex is delayed by approximately three (3) weeks. Applicants are asked to send only one application either by mail or by fax. Because of the number of applications my office receives, my staff members are not able to return calls to confirm receipt of applications.

Deadlines for applications:

Internship Locations: Washington, D.C., Newark, and Barrington

Applications for the Washington, D.C. office should be mailed to:

Senator Robert Menendez
502 Senate Hart Office Building
Washington, D.C. 20510
Attn: Intern Coordinator
or Fax to 202-228-2197

Applications for the Newark office should be mailed to:

Senator Robert Menendez
One Gateway Center, Suite 1100
Newark, New Jersey 07102
Attn: Intern Coordinator

Applications for the Barrington office should be mailed to:

Senator Robert Menendez
208 White Horse Pike, Suite 18
Barrington, New Jersey 08007
Attn: Intern Coordinator

Please attach a copy of your resume with a cover letter, a writing sample, and a list of three (non-family members) references. You must be at least 18 years of age to apply for an internship.