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Meet the Clerk
Learn more about Lorraine C. Miller, the 35th Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, and her role in facilitating the legislative process.
Social Media
Visit the ClerkOfTheHouse YouTube Channel to learn about Florence Kahn, an extraordinary Congressional widow turned legislator, and hear excerpts from interviews conducted as part of the House Oral History Project.
Glossary
Mouse-over highlighted terms for in-the-moment definitions, or view the alphabetical list.
What Is Congress?
House Officers
The House Officers play integral roles in the day-to-day functioning of the U.S. House of Representatives. Learn about their duties and responsibilities.
How Laws Are Made
How a Bill Becomes a Law
Creating, debating, and voting on legislation is the U.S. House of Representatives' primary responsibility, but the House is just one part of the legislative process.
Art & History
The Apotheosis of Washington
The Apotheosis of Washington is one of the most identifiable pieces of artwork in the United States Capitol. Learn more about its symbolism.
Around the Capitol
The House Chamber
The House Chamber, where the U.S. House of Representatives meets to conduct legislative business, evolved to its present state as a result of the growth of the United States over the last 200 years.