Congress 101
Are you a new arrival on Capitol Hill, or did you just move into your corner office on K Street? Either way, you know that Congress and Washington are governed by a complex set of rules, steeped in tradition and wrapped in language that make this town an awfully confusing place to navigate.
That’s why we’ve created “Congress 101”—a handy reference guide you can use to get up to speed on how Washington works.
So whether you’re a political rookie or a seasoned pro, bookmark this page for future reference. It can serve as both a crash course or a quick refresher to help you save time and stay smart.
Before you get started, here’s our favorite primer on how a bill becomes a law: School House Rock – I’m Just A Bill.