Congressman McHenry Announces Model United States House of Representatives
Event will bring college students from around the country together for unique educational experience
Washington,
Oct 24, 2005 -
Congressman Patrick McHenry (R-NC-10) has announced that next year’s Model United States House of Representatives will be held April 17-21, 2006 in Washington, DC. The application, which may be completed online, has a deadline of November 18, 2005.
Sponsored by The American Youth Scholarship Foundation, this event will bring America’s most outstanding university students together in the nation’s capitol for five days of enriching and rewarding debate, discovery, and development. This unique program provides students with experience and education in policy making, relationship building, and negotiation skills, all learned on Capitol Hill.
“This is an excellent opportunity for any college student who is seriously interested in learning more about the way our government operates,” stated Congressman McHenry. “I encourage anyone who is considering a career in government to apply.”
Program participants will be assigned a role in the conference. From deciding what issues they will discuss, to writing mock legislation to be voted upon, the selected applicants remain the focus of the conference. Bills submitted in advance by applicants will be reviewed by a panel of congressional experts for timeliness, subject, and appropriateness. The Model House of Representatives schedules speakers for the program, including high ranking officials in each branch of government.
Congressman McHenry encourages interested students to find out more about participating in this opportunity by visiting the program’s website: www.aysf.org/modelhouseofrepresentatives/. Laurie Moody from the Congressman’s staff is also available to answer questions at 828-327-6100 or by e-mail: laurie.moody@mail.house.gov.
