House of Representatives

-The House is led by the Speaker of the House, who is currently John Boehner.
-The House consists of 435 members. The number of members per state depends on that states population.
-The members of the House serve a two year term.
-The requirements to be a member of the House are:
            -Must be 25 years of age.
            -Must be 7 year U.S. citizen.
            -Must be a resident of the district of which they represent.
-The House has many more rules than the Senate.
-The House may impeach presidents.
-The House is less prestigious than the Senate.

Pay and Benefits

Members of the House:       
-Make roughly $176,000 a year.
-Have a private gym membership.
-Get discounts on haircuts.
-Free Parking (7 a year).
-Food and Dining is paid for.
-Free Medical Care.
-Excellent retirement plan.
-Full staff which is paid for by tax payers.
-Free travel.
-Cannot be arrested at work, going to work, or coming home from work.
-Cannot be sued for what they say in congress.
-They do not have to pay for postage.