Washington, D.C. Internship Information

My office is currently looking for college students who are enrolled in an undergraduate or graduate program and have an interest in government and public policy. Interns must have completed at least one year of undergraduate study, and must possess strong oral and written communication skills. Internships are avaliable during the fall or spring semesters and during the summer. Interns will also be eligible to earn course credit.

While interning in Washington, students will have a variety of responsibilities including researching legislation, responding to inquiries from constituents, assisting with special projects, and performing administrative duties such as answering phones and opening mail. Interns will also have the opportunity to attend Congressional hearings and markups, participate in courses offered by the Library of Congress, attend lectures by leading political figures, and take special tours of Washington’s historic landmarks.

Internships are unpaid, and students are responsible for travel to and from Washington, housing, and arrangements to receive academic credits. My office will work with the school and the student to tailor the intern program to meet the student’s academic requirements. Interns are expected to work full-time; however, if you are taking classes, we will accomodate your schedule. To apply for an internship, students should fax the following information to (202) 225-4381. If you do not have access to a fax machine, please send the information to my Houston office:

Should you have any questions or need further information, please contact Bryce Christy in my D.C. office at (202) 225-2571.