United States House of Representatives - District 1 P26
Job Description
How office affects the voter
Legislation: The House shares the responsibility of lawmaking with the Senate. It introduces, debates, and votes on bills, which must be approved by both chambers before being sent to the President for signature or veto.
Representation: Each member of the House represents a specific congressional district, ensuring that the interests and concerns of their constituents are voiced in the legislative process.
Duties and Responsibilities
Initiating Revenue Bills: The House has the exclusive power to initiate all revenue-related legislation, which includes tax bills and budget appropriations. This authority is outlined in Article I, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution.
Impeachment Powers: The House has the authority to impeach federal officials, including the President. This process involves drafting articles of impeachment, which are then voted on by the House. If a majority votes in favor, the official is impeached and the case is sent to the Senate for trial.
Oversight and Investigations: The House conducts oversight of federal agencies and programs, ensuring they operate effectively and within the law. This includes holding hearings, conducting investigations, and monitoring the implementation of laws.
Budget and Appropriations: The House plays a crucial role in the federal budget process. It drafts and votes on appropriations bills that allocate funding for government operations and programs. The House Budget Committee is responsible for creating a budget resolution that sets spending levels for the upcoming fiscal year.
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How office affects the voter
Legislation: The House shares the responsibility of lawmaking with the Senate. It introduces, debates, and votes on bills, which must be approved by both chambers before being sent to the President for signature or veto.
Representation: Each member of the House represents a specific congressional district, ensuring that the interests and concerns of their constituents are voiced in the legislative process.
Duties and Responsibilities
Initiating Revenue Bills: The House has the exclusive power to initiate all revenue-related legislation, which includes tax bills and budget appropriations. This authority is outlined in Article I, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution.
Impeachment Powers: The House has the authority to impeach federal officials, including the President. This process involves drafting articles of impeachment, which are then voted on by the House. If a majority votes in favor, the official is impeached and the case is sent to the Senate for trial.
Oversight and Investigations: The House conducts oversight of federal agencies and programs, ensuring they operate effectively and within the law. This includes holding hearings, conducting investigations, and monitoring the implementation of laws.
Budget and Appropriations: The House plays a crucial role in the federal budget process. It drafts and votes on appropriations bills that allocate funding for government operations and programs. The House Budget Committee is responsible for creating a budget resolution that sets spending levels for the upcoming fiscal year.
Requirements for the position
Must be at least 25 years old, a citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state.
Other information
Ideally frequent elections allow for responsiveness to public opinion.
Term of office
Term of office is 2 years, with no term limits
Partisan?
Candidates are nominated by their party in a primary election.
When election is held
Every two years.
Links
Article 1 of the US Constitution
How office affects the voter
Legislation: The House shares the responsibility of lawmaking with the Senate. It introduces, debates, and votes on bills, which must be approved by both chambers before being sent to the President for signature or veto.
Representation: Each member of the House represents a specific congressional district, ensuring that the interests and concerns of their constituents are voiced in the legislative process.
Duties and Responsibilities
Initiating Revenue Bills: The House has the exclusive power to initiate all revenue-related legislation, which includes tax bills and budget appropriations. This authority is outlined in Article I, Section 7 of the U.S. Constitution.
Impeachment Powers: The House has the authority to impeach federal officials, including the President. This process involves drafting articles of impeachment, which are then voted on by the House. If a majority votes in favor, the official is impeached and the case is sent to the Senate for trial.
Oversight and Investigations: The House conducts oversight of federal agencies and programs, ensuring they operate effectively and within the law. This includes holding hearings, conducting investigations, and monitoring the implementation of laws.
Budget and Appropriations: The House plays a crucial role in the federal budget process. It drafts and votes on appropriations bills that allocate funding for government operations and programs. The House Budget Committee is responsible for creating a budget resolution that sets spending levels for the upcoming fiscal year.
Requirements for the position
Must be at least 25 years old, a citizen for 7 years, and a resident of the state.
Other information
Ideally frequent elections allow for responsiveness to public opinion.
Term of office
Term of office is 2 years, with no term limits
Partisan?
Candidates are nominated by their party in a primary election.
When election is held
Every two years.
Links
Article 1 of the US Constitution