Speaker of the House
The Second Hardest Job in Washington D.C. When the founders framed the newly created Congress in Article I of the Constitution, they divided the national […]
Daily Briefing
Holiday Briefing
Happy Holidays. As the first half of the school year winds down, USGOPO would like to wish all of you a Happy Holiday and a […]
Congress and Lobbyists
All in the Family. The word “lobbyist” has a negative connotation in American politics. A lobbyist is simply a professional persuader who tries to get […]
Biographical Directory of Congress
The official database of every member of Congress. This database is useful in finding your current member of Congress, or any historic member. You […]
Congressional Committees
How Congress Operates. In order to complete Congress’ work of reviewing legislation, conducting oversight, and holding hears on matters relevant to the public concern a […]