United States Government, Legis. Branch, House of Rep.

Purpose: To have equal responsibility with the Senate for declaring war, maintaining the armed forces, assessing taxes, borrowing money, minting currency, regulating commerce, and making all laws necessary for the operation of the government.

Service: The House of Representatives has 435 members. The number representing each state is determined by population, with each state having at least one representative. Members are elected by the people for two-year terms, all terms running for the same period. Elections are in November; the new session of Congress officially convenes the following January. MARYLAND'S REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 2ND CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: John A. (Johnny O) Olszewski, Jr. (D, 1/25-1/27). Address correspondence to: The Honorable Johnny Olszewski, United States House of Representatives, 1339 Longworth H.O.B., Washington, DC 20515. His DC office phone number is 202-225-3061. MARYLAND'S REPRESENTATIVE FROM THE 3RD CONGRESSIONAL DISTRICT: Sarah K. Elfreth (D, 1/25-1/27). Address correspondence to: The Honorable Sarah Elfreth, United States House of Representatives, 1213 Longworth H.O.B., Washington, DC 20515. His DC office phone number is 202-225-4016. Email may be sent to Representative Olszewski and Representative Elfreth through the U.S. House of Representatives Internet site.

Area served: District 2 includes: Baltimore City, Baltimore County, and Carroll county. District 3 includes: Anne Arundel County, Carroll County, and Howard County.

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