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United States House of Representatives We the People of the United States… As per the Constitution, the U.S. House of Representatives makes and passes federal laws. The House is one of Congress’s two chambers (the other is the U.S. Senate), and part of the federal government’s legislative branch. The number of voting representatives in the House is fixed by law at no more than 435, proportionally representing the population of the 50 states. Elected to a two-year term, each representative serves the people of a specific congressional district by introducing bills and serving on committees, among other duties. What is a Representative? Also referred to as a congressman or congresswoman, each representative is elected to a two-year term serving the people of a specific congressional district. Among other duties, representatives introduce bills and resolutions, offer amendments and serve on committees. The number of representatives with full voting rights is 435, a number set by Public Law 62-5 on August 8, 1911, and in effect since 1913. The number of representatives per state is proportionate to population. Article 1, Section 2 of the Constitution provides for both the minimum and maximum sizes for the House of Representatives. Currently, there are five delegates representing the District of Columbia, the Virgin Islands, Guam, American Samoa, and the Commonwealth of the Northern Mariana Islands. A resident commissioner represents Puerto Rico. The delegates and resident commissioner possess the same powers as other members of the House, except that they may not vote when the House is meeting as the House of Representatives. To be elected, a representative must be at least 25 years old, a United States citizen for at least seven years and an inhabitant of the state he or she represents.

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    Vice President Kamala Harris is currently considering several potential running mates for the 2024 presidential election. Some of the notable names include: Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona: A former astronaut and Navy captain, Kelly is seen as a centrist voice in Congress. Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania: Shapiro is a moderate Democrat who could help secure a critical battleground state Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky: Known for his bipartisan appeal, Beshear could attract a wide range of voters Secretary Pete Buttigieg: The current Secretary of Transportation and former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Buttigieg brings a youthful and dynamic presence. Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota: Walz has a strong background in education and veterans’ affairs Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois: Pritzker has been noted for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. These candidates are being vetted for their ability to complement Harris and strengthen the Democratic ticket in the upcoming election. Do you have a favorite among these potential picks?

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    Vice President Kamala Harris is currently considering several potential running mates for the 2024 presidential election. Some of the notable names include: Sen. Mark Kelly of Arizona: A former astronaut and Navy captain, Kelly is seen as a centrist voice in Congress. Gov. Josh Shapiro of Pennsylvania: Shapiro is a moderate Democrat who could help secure a critical battleground state Gov. Andy Beshear of Kentucky: Known for his bipartisan appeal, Beshear could attract a wide range of voters Secretary Pete Buttigieg: The current Secretary of Transportation and former mayor of South Bend, Indiana, Buttigieg brings a youthful and dynamic presence. Gov. Tim Walz of Minnesota: Walz has a strong background in education and veterans’ affairs Gov. J.B. Pritzker of Illinois: Pritzker has been noted for his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic. These candidates are being vetted for their ability to complement Harris and strengthen the Democratic ticket in the upcoming election. Do you have a favorite among these potential picks?

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