Facts about Congress

• The United States Congress has two chambers -- the House of Representatives and the Senate.
• The House is made up of 435 Members from 50 states. In addition to the 435 Members, there are also delegates from Puerto Rico, Guam, American Samoa, the Virgin Islands, and the District of Columbia.
• All House Members are elected every two years.
• You must be at least 25 years old to be elected to the House.
• The Senate is made up of 100 Senators, two from each state.
• Senators are elected every six years. One-third of the Senate is up for re-election in any given election.
• You must be at least 30 years old to be elected to the Senate.

How to contact Congressman Baker

1. You can share your thoughts by clicking here.

2. You can also write a letter to Congressman Baker, at either of the following addresses:

U.S. House of Representatives
341 Cannon House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515

5555 Hilton Avenue, Suite 100
Baton Rouge, LA 70808

Things for Kids to do in D.C.

• Take a tour of Washington, DC -- see the sights in our capital city!
• Visit the National Zoo -- see the pandas, elephants, and other animals!
• Visit the Smithsonian -- learn about everything under the sun!
• Visit the Air and Space Museum -- learn about the Wright Brothers and man's visits to the moon!

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