The Clerk is an officer in the United States House of Representatives, and Kids in the House is the Office of the Clerk's official website for parents, teachers and kids to learn about Congress. On this site you will explore the role the Office of the Clerk plays in the U.S. House of Representatives, learn about the legislative process in the U.S Government and its effect on you.


Meet the Clerk - Learn about the official duties of the Clerk, the history of the office, and the biographies of the Clerk and Deputy Clerk.

Learn About Congress - Answer your most frequently asked questions about House Members, House Committees and House Leadership offices.

How Laws Are Made - Get to the root of the legislative process! Learn about how a bill becomes a law, how to read official congressional records, and how to research legislation.

Time Traveler - Go on an adventure through time as you discover important people, events and works of art that have played a role in the history of the House of Representatives.

Field Trip - Learn about the U. S. government the fun way! Go on a virtual field trip to Capitol Hill, the House Chamber and Statuary Hall.

Fun & Games - Fun facts, activities and puzzles to test your skill and tease your brain!

PARENTS & TEACHERS - We have a section just for you with lesson plans and educational resources to use in conjunction with this site.

Glossary - Key words for each section of the site are listed in the feature boxes to the right. Go to the glossary section to search for a vocabulary word or view the full list of glossary terms and their definitions.



Our site has had a make-over! Some of the renovations include an updated look, improved navigation, interactive features like Challenge Questions and In-Depth Reports, fun animations and enriched content. Enjoy exploring!