Tips on Touring Capitol Hill

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 in 435 Cannon House Office Building. 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, my office is located in Room 440 of the Cannon House Office Building. Please visit my office when you are in Washington, DC.

Have a safe and enjoyable trip to our Nation's capital.