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If you are planning a visit to Washington DC, my office would be more than happy to assist you in obtaining a tour of the U.S. Capitol. My office will also try to obtain, but due to the large number of requests, cannot guarentee passes to the White House or the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. To ensure you have the best chance possible to obtain passes, I suggest you contact Sandy in my Joliet office no later than 4 weeks before your trip to Washington D.C. If you plan to travel during the summer months (March-August), I recommend a 6 week window due to the large number of tourists who visit Washington DC. Sandy can be reached at 815-740-2028.
House and Senate Galleries Passes to the House and Senate galleries to observe debate on the floor of Congress can be obtained from my Washington office. Children must be at least six years of age to be admitted to the Senate gallery. In the House, children under 10 are allowed in the gallery if accompanied by an adult. Both galleries are open between 9:00 AM and 4:30 PM, but may open earlier, depending on when the House and Senate are in session.
Meals Cafeterias are located in the Dirksen Senate Building directly north of the Capitol, the Rayburn and Longworth House Office Building directly south of the Capitol, and the James Madison Memorial Annex to the Library of Congress. The Madison Cafeteria is open to the public during all hours of business, while the other cafeterias are open to the public from 8:00 AM to 11:45 AM and from 1:15 to 2:30 PM.
Transportation Parking is very limited in Washington, DC. Taxis, buses, and the Metrorail subway are available every day for transportation to and from Capitol Hill. Visitors are encouraged to use the Metrorail system. For additional information, please contact Metro information at 202-637-7000. If you need any additional information or assistance please visit my office when you are in Washington, DC. Have a safe and enjoyable trip to our Nation's capital.
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The White House
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U.S. Capitol
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D.C. Metro Information
Get information about using the D.C. Metro.
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Smithsonian Institute
Information on the museums in Washington, D.C.
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