Meet the Clerk
Karen L. Haas, Clerk of the U.S. House of Representatives, was the second woman to serve as an officer of the House when she previously served as Clerk from 2005–2007.
Learn more about Ms. Haas and the Clerk's role in the legislative process.
Glossary
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For Middle School Teachers
Looking to bring the U.S. House of Representatives into your Middle School classroom? These resources, activities, and lesson plans complement the material on this site.
- The Role of the House: Center for Civic Education [Link]
- First Day of Congress: Lesson Plan: Play House [PDF]
- How a Bill Becomes a Law: Lesson Plan: A Bill Becomes a Law [PDF]