VOTE411 Voter Guide

U.S. House of Representatives Qualifications: To be elected, a representative must be at least 25years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years and an inhabitant of the state he or sherepresents. Each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specificcongressional district. https://www.house.gov/the-house-explainedDuties: Among other duties, representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments,and serve on committees. The house has several powers assigned exclusively to it, including thepower to initiate revenue bills, impeach federal officials and elect the President in the case of anelectoral college tie. https://www.house.gov/the-house-explained