Inside Congress: Understanding Congressional Operations
Walk the corridors of the Capitol and witness the legislative process for yourself with this fast-paced, in-depth course. Hear from members of Congress, congressional staffers, journalists and advocates and observe the House and Senate floor action as you explore how bills are initiated, written and passed.
Speakers highlight current national policy issues and explain the importance of the committee process, floor procedure, advocacy and the relationship between Congress and the media. Your new knowledge of Congress will help you advance your legislative agenda long after your week on Capitol Hill has ended. Take this program together with Inside Washington: Understanding the Governing Process to get an extensive, firsthand guide to how government really works.
See the agenda for the upcoming session of Inside Congress
Upcoming Speakers include:
- J. Dennis Hastert, former Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives, he served from January 6, 1999 until January 3, 2007 and was the longest-serving Republican Speaker in history. He was elected to the House in 1987 and served Illinois’ 14th Congressional District.
- Mark Lowenthal, former Assistant Director for Analysis and Production, National Intelligence Council, CIA; former Staff Director, House Select Committee on Intelligence; and former Deputy Assistant Secretary of State for Intelligence and Research
- Christopher DeBosier, Deputy Director of Member Services, Office of House Minority Whip, Congressman Steny Hoyer, (D-MD), House of Representatives
- Bob Biersack, Senior Fellow, Center for Responsive Politics and Former Special Assistant to the Staff Director, Federal Election Commission
- Jeff Flake, Congressman (R-AZ); Member, Appropriations Committee; House of Representatives
- Kyle Nevins, Deputy Chief of Staff, Congressman Eric Cantor (R-VA), Majority Leader, House of Representatives
- Melissa Mann, Director, Office of Legislative Affairs, Department of Homeland Security
- Bob Biersack, Senior Fellow, Center for Responsive Politics and Former Special Assistant to the Staff Director, Federal Election Commission
- Katie Campbell, Policy Director, The Blue Dog Coalition, House of Representatives
- Edward Hunter, Director, Washington Office and Congressional Affairs, Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
- Dana Bash, Senior Congressional Correspondent, CNN
- Charles Boustany, Congressman Jr. (R-LA); Member, Ways and Means Committee, House of Representatives
- Clare Sierawski, Legislative Assistant for Health, Office of Senator John Kerry, (D-MA), U.S. Senate
- Jamie Guinn, Professional Staff Member, Foreign Operations Subcommittee; Appropriations Committee (Majority), House of Representatives