House of Representatives
The U.S. House of Representatives
The House is the lower chamber of the RxUSA Congress with 435 seats. It originates all revenue legislation and holds the sole power of impeachment.
House Powers & Functions
- Revenue Bills — The House originates all bills raising revenue for the government
- Impeachment — The House votes to impeach federal officers, including the President
- Representation — House members represent congressional districts proportional to population
House Committees
House committees draft legislation, conduct oversight, and report bills to the floor. The committee system is the primary mechanism for policy development in the House.