As one of 435, each member represents the people of his or her district. Among other duties, representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments, serve on committees, and provide constituent services. To serve in the U.S. House, a person must be at least 25 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least 7 years, and, at the time of election, a resident of the state in which he or she is chosen. Each member is elected to serve 2-years.