Q: How do I contact Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick?
A: There are several ways to contact Congresswoman Kilpatrick. Due to the slow delivery of mail in the U.S. Capitol, please consider e-mailing or faxing your letter. Or, mail your letter to the Detroit office. Click here for contact information.
Q: What committees does Congresswoman Kilpatrick sit on?
A: The Congresswoman sits on the Appropriations Committee. On this committee Congresswoman Kilpatrick is a member of the subcommittees on Financial Services and Homeland Security. You can find more information by clicking here.
Q: What area of Michigan does Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick represent?
A: Congresswoman Kilpatrick represents Michigan's Thirteenth District, which is centered mainly in the city of Detroit. The district borders Canada and includes the five Grosse Pointes, Ecorse, River Rouge, Harper Woods, Lincoln Park, and Wyandotte.
Q: How can I schedule a meeting with Congresswoman Kilpatrick?
A: We ask that you complete and submit one of our scheduling request forms to schedule a meeting with the Congresswoman.
Q: What tours does Congresswoman Kilpatrick’s office offer?
A: Congresswoman Kilpatrick’s office is happy to assist with tours of the U.S. Capitol and the White House. Please note that White House tours must be arranged at least four months in advance. Click here for more information on how Congresswoman Kilpatrick’s office can help or click here for a guide to visiting Washington, D.C.
Q: What constituent services does Congressman Kilpatrick offer?
A: Congresswoman Kilpatrick’s office can help with a wide range of constituent services, from locating a lost Social Security check to working through an immigration issue to helping a veteran track down his medals. Click here for more information on the constituent services offered.
Q: How can I get a flag flown over the U.S. Capitol?
A: Congresswoman Kilpatrick’s office can arrange to have flags flown over the U.S. Capitol. Please click here for more information.
Q: What is the Congressman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick’s position on issues?
A: Congresswoman Kilpatrick’s positions on various issues can be found by clicking here.
Q: Where can I search for bills handled by Congress?
A: The Library of Congress offers a comprehensive online legislative database, called THOMAS, bills handled by Congress can be accessed by clicking here.
Q: How can I get an internship in Congresswoman Carolyn Cheeks Kilpatrick’s office?
A: Congresswoman Kilpatrick offers internships to students from the Thirteenth Congressional District in both the Washington, D.C., and the Detroit District offices. Click here for more information on the Intern Program.
Q: How can I contact other Members of the Michigan Congressional Delegation?
A: Michigan has fifteen Congressional Districts and two Senators. Please click here for the contact information.
Q: How can I become a Capitol Page?
A: The Capitol Page Program is no longer accepting applications for the summer class. Information on applying for future Page Programs can be found here.
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You can always contact my district office for assistance with a federal agency; however, you may be able to resolve concerns on your own with the answers to several of the most frequently asked questions on the following topics:
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The legislative process can often be a confusing and complex process. To find out more information about how Congress works, review the following information:
Q: How does a bill become a law?
A: In the simplest terms, a bill becomes a law after it passes the Senate and the House and the President signs it. For more information about how a bill becomes a law, visit the Library of Congress' guide on how a bill becomes a law.
Q: How many members are in the United States Congress?
A: There are 435 U.S. Representatives and 100 Senators. The number of Representatives from each state is based on the population of the state. Some states have over 50 Members, and some states only have one. Each state gets two Senators, no matter how many people live in the state.
Q: What does a member of Congress do?
A: Congressional Representatives are responsible for representing the people of their District in the United States Congress. Part of this responsibility is writing and voting on bills in the U.S. Congress. We decide whether to vote for or against every bill that comes before Congress. All bills must pass Congress before they can go to the President to be signed into law. We also draft our own bills and work to get the other Representatives to vote for our legislation so that it can become law.
In order to do our job well, we spend a lot of time meeting with people who live in our states to tell them about what is happening in government and to listen to their ideas about how to improve life in our country.
I regularly meet with people from different backgrounds. I especially enjoy meeting with kids to learn about what is happening in our schools.
Another important part of my job is to help residents of the District if they have a problem with the federal government. For example, if your mail is not being delivered on time, my office can help you by contacting the U.S. Postal Service to bring attention to your problem.
Q: What is the difference between a member of the House of Representatives and a United States Senator?
A: The U.S. Congress is made up of two "houses": the U.S. Senate and the U.S. House of Representatives. There are 100 members of the Senate and 435 members of the House. Each state gets two Senators, regardless of how many people live in that state. The number of Representatives each state gets, however, is based on the number of people that live in the state. Senators serve for six year terms. Representatives serve for two year terms. There are also some things that only Members of the House or only members of the Senate can do. For example, only Senators can vote on whether or not to confirm the president's nominees for judgeships.
Q: How can I learn more about the legislative process?
A: The leglislative process is explained in detail on this informative Web site.
Q: What is happening on the House floor right now?
A: Floor proceedings for the last seven legislative days can be found here.
Q: Where can I access the congressional record of what has been said on the floor of the House of Representatives?
A: The Congressional Record is the official record of the proceedings and debates of the United States Congress and the Web site can be found here.
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