The **United States House of Representatives** is the lower chamber of the U.S. Congress, responsible for initiating and passing federal legislation, particularly revenue bills, and impeaching federal officers. It operates alongside the Senate as part of the legislative branch established by the Constitution. The House currently comprises 435 voting members apportioned among the states based on population, ensuring proportional representation, a principle rooted in the Great Compromise during the Constitution’s framing[1][3]. Members serve two-year terms and are directly elected from single-member districts. The House holds unique powers such as originating all revenue-related bills and selecting the president if no Electoral College candidate gains a majority[3]. The chamber’s leadership is headed by the Speaker of the House, a constitutionally mandated role elected by members. The Speaker wields significant influence over legislative priorities, committee assignments, and administrative functions, ranking second in presidential succession after the vice president[5]. Majority and minority leaders, along with whips, assist in managing their parties’ legislative agendas and floor strategy[1][5]. Supporting the House’s legislative work are numerous officers and specialized offices, including the Clerk, Sergeant at Arms, and Chief Administrative Officer. These roles facilitate legislative processes, maintain records, enforce rules, and provide essential administrative and procedural support. Offices such as the Office of the Legislative Counsel assist members with drafting legislation, while others handle ethics, interparliamentary affairs, and law codification[2][7]. Since its first session in 1789, the House has evolved to reflect expanding suffrage and demographic shifts, maintaining a central role in shaping U.S. policy and governance. Its majority-rule system enables relatively efficient lawmaking compared to the Senate, emphasizing the majority party’s agenda-setting power[5]. The House is also notable for its political dynamics, with two main parties dominating leadership and operations, while third parties and independents typically align with one major party[1][5]. In business and technology contexts, the House’s legislative decisions significantl