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 341 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 a.m. and 4:30 p.m., but may open earlier, depending on when the House and Senate are in session.

Meals
Cafeterias are located in the Dirksen Senate Office 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, directly to the east of the Capitol. 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 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. and from 1:15 p.m. to 2:30 p.m.

Transportation
For those unfamiliar with the city, driving can be confusing and parking very difficult to find. However, public transportation is easily accessible to those visiting the D.C. area. Taxis, buses, and the Metrorail subway are available every day for transportation to and from Capitol Hill. Visitors are encouraged to use the Metro system. The closest Metro stops for Capitol Hill are Capitol South (Orange line) and Union Station (Red line). The Capitol South stop is the closest to our office and the Cannon Building, our office building, is the closest building to Capitol South metro station.

The Metro: All of Washington’s major sightseeing attractions are easily accessible by the Metro. Trains operate every five minutes during rush hours (between 5 – 9:30 a.m. and 3 -7 p.m.) and every ten minutes during off-peak hours. They begin running at 5 a.m. during the week and stop running at midnight. Trains operate between 7 a.m. and 3 a.m. on Saturdays and Sundays. For route, schedule and fare information call 202-637-7000 or visit www.wmata.com. For suggestions and inquiries call 202-637-1328.

Taxis: Taxicabs are usually easy to find, even during non-rush hour periods. To estimate the cost of a cab ride in Washington, D.C. click here.

Airports:
Baltimore/Washington International: Maryland Telephone: 301-261-1000 for general information, 301-261-1091 for ground transportation, 301-674-1167 for Amtrak BWI Station.

Washington Ronald Reagan National Airport: 703-685-8000 for general information, 703-685-8034 for lost and found, 703-684-3472 for travelers aid and paging.

Dulles International Airport: 703-471-7838 for general information, 703-471-4114 for lost and found, 703-528-4440 for taxi service and 703-661-8636 for travelers aid.

If you need any additional information or assistance, my office is located in Room 341 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.

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NOTE: Please contact my office at least 6-8 weeks in advance to arrange a Capitol tour and 4-5 months in advance to arrange a White House tour. Specific information on these tours as well as other tours is described below. Space is limited and certain times of year are busier than others, but my staff and I will do our best to make your trip to Washington enjoyable. All tour information is subject to change; please contact my Washington, D.C. office for the most up-to-date information.