Internships

Washington, DC

In my Washington, DC office, internships run throughout the fall, spring or summer semesters for college students. Although all internships in all offices are unpaid, students gain invaluable work experience. The hours are flexible to accommodate students' hectic course schedules, but generally run 9:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. when Congress is in session, and 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. when not in session.

In Washington, interns' responsibilities will vary. They will be asked to answer phones, run errands, research legislation for the Member and legislative staff, attend hearings and briefings and answer constituent letters on various issues before the House. As a result, interns learn about the legislative process and the many other functions of a congressional office.

Application Deadlines:

Spring Internships: December 18

Summer Internships: April 11

Fall Internships: August 12

ILLINOIS

In my ILLINOIS office, interns may be asked to do a variety of things, including day-to-day office work such as answering phones, writing letters and assisting with media clips. In addition, interns may be assigned to assist in various constituent case work or work on District-based projects of importance.

District Internship Information

Applicaiton Deadlines:

Fall Internships: August 7

Spring Internships: November 25

Summer Internships: April 11

If you would like more information on Congressional Internships—please contact my office.

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Constituents who are hard of hearing or use a video phone have the option to choose TDD or VP based on the type of device they are using. This allows our office to respond to them accordingly. The default option "Voice" is a standard audible telephone.

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Office Locations

Washington, DC Office

2416 Rayburn House Office Building

Washington, DC 20515

Phone: (202) 225-0773
Fax: (202) 225-4583

Office Hours: M-F 9:00am-5:00pm (EST)

Chicago Office

1000 E. 111th Street,

Chicago, IL 60628

Phone: (773) 321-2001

Office hours: 9:00am-5:00pm

Kankakee Office

Kankakee City Hall

304 South Indiana Avenue

Kankakee, IL 60901

Phone: (708) 679-0078

Lower Level
Office Hours: open on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month, from 9:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Matteson Office

600 Holiday Plaza Dr

Suite 505

Matteson, IL 60443

Phone: (708)-679-0078
Fax: (708)-679-0216