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Intern and Page Programs
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Below you can find
information about the Intern and
Page programs put on by our office.
Congressional Internship
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Internship applicants must
have completed the first year of college or be a professional participating
in a sponsored internship program for
educational benefit. First priority is
given to applicants from the 3rd Congressional district. The applicant must
display the high level of diligence, responsibility, and professionalism
appropriate to a Congressional office.
The intern will be provided an
opportunity to observe and participate in the legislative process, as well
as constituent services through a variety of activities in the Washington or
District offices. He or she will gain first-hand experience in the daily
functions of the office, participating in general office support and
interacting with all members of the personal staff. All internship positions
are un-paid.
To learn more about
Congressman Tauzin's Internship program, please fill out the
information request form.
Congressional Page Program
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Currently, 66 young men and
women are recommended by their Members of Congress, and selected by the
Speaker of the House to serve as Pages in the US House of Representatives.
The Republican Members appoint 48 of these high school juniors.
To be eligible to serve as a Page, all applicants must be at least
16 years of age at the time their appointment begins and have a cumulative
grade point average of "B" (3.0 or 85/100) or better in the five major
subjects to date. The subject areas counted are: English, science,
mathematics, social studies and foreign language - electives will not be
included. An official transcript of all grades (from 9th grade through at
least the first semester of the current year) is required to verify the
cumulative grade point average of "B".
Additionally, summer program applicants may only serve as a Page
during the summer before or the summer after their junior year of high
school. School-year program applicants may only serve for their junior year
of high school.
Applications deadlines for both the 2004 summer sessions and the
school year session have past.
Along with the application, the following items are required:
--Social security number.
--A signed parental consent form.
--A 50 - 100 word essay on why you want to become a Republican Page.
--A resume of extra-curricular activities.
--Three letters of recommendation.
--A letter of support from the sponsoring Republican Member of Congress.
Please note, the Speaker's Office will not accept
applications from students directly - only Members of Congress may forward
an application.
Beginning at 6:45 a.m., the school-year Pages attend five 40-minute
classes at Page School. Located on the 4th floor (Attic Level) of the
Library of Congress Jefferson Building, the Page School is accredited by the
Middle States Association of Colleges and Secondary Schools. The summer
Pages do not attend school. Five courses are selected from the current
school curriculum, consisting of: American, British or World Literature (all
with composition), or Humanities· Algebra II/Trigonometry,
Trigonometry/Pre-Calculus or Pre-Calculus; Physics or Chemistry; U.S.
History or Government and Politics; Intermediate or Advanced French or
Spanish. First-year language courses are not offered nor are Advanced
Placement classes. In addition, all school-year Pages participate on
alternate Saturdays in a Washington seminar program called WISP (Washington
Interdisciplinary Studies Program).
The workday begins immediately following the last class (at 9:00
a.m. for summer Pages) and extends to at least 5:00 p.m., or until the House
adjourns for the day-whichever is later. Pages report to their Page
Supervisor, where the first order of the day may be the filing of the
Congressional Record from the previous day's proceedings. The Pages serve
primarily as messengers delivering legislative material between the various
buildings of Capitol Hill. During the course of the day, the Pages
accumulate points for "runs" (or deliveries). Those with the highest number
of points may be excused early when the House goes into late-night sessions.
The dress requirement for males is a navy blazer, long-sleeved
white shirt, dark gray slacks, dark socks, dark shoes and a standard-issue
tie (navy with red and white stripes). For females, a navy blazer,
long-sleeved white shirt, dark gray skirt or pants, dark shoes, appropriate
hosiery and a standard-issue tie (navy with red and white stripes) that is
provided during orientation.
All academic Pages are required to live at the Page Residence Hall,
at 501 First Street, S.E., under the supervision of a resident manager and
four proctors who reside on the premises. The first floor is set-aside for
males and the second floor for females. The Pages agree in writing to abide
by the strict Code of Conduct, which includes a curfew of 10 p.m. on the
weeknights and midnight on the weekends. The triple rooms are furnished with
twin beds, nightstands, dressers, desks and chairs. Each room has a large
walk-in closet, a study area, toll-controlled telephone, private bathroom,
and three air-conditioning units. On the first floor there is a community
room with color television, a kitchen, and pantry area. The second floor has
a laundry, study, and computer rooms, as well as a fitness facility.
Pages are paid approximately $1,386.33 gross per month, with an
automatic payroll deduction of $400 to cover the cost of the dorm and
breakfast and lunch five days a week, and dinner seven days a week. They are
responsible for their transportation to and from Washington and their
uniform. In addition, a one-time, refundable security deposit of $100
payable to the U.S. Treasury is required for the dorm.
Please keep in mind that Pages are employees of the U.S. House of
Representatives and are an important part of the legislative process. Before
making your decision to become a Page, it is imperative that you understand
that all family activities, as well as home school and community activities,
which would interrupt your Page school or work activities must be put on
hold until you are no longer a Page. Pages will not be permitted to return
home to attend family reunions, parent promotion ceremonies, family trips,
home school activities such as conferences, sports events, proms, etc., if
they occur during the school or work week.
If you wish to get more information about being a page, please
contact our Washington, DC. Office, by calling (202) 225-4031 or write to,
The Honorable Billy Tauzin
2183 Rayburn House Office Building
Washington, DC 20515
