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Whether you’re taking part in a guided tour, meeting with your congressional representative, or exploring the Capitol Hill grounds, we are excited to welcome you to the “People’s House.” For information on booking a Capitol tour, please visit the </span><a href="https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/"><span>U.S. Capitol Visitors Center website</span></a><span>. </span></p><p><span>Please contact the </span><a href="https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/"><span>U.S. Capitol Visitors Center</span></a><span> or your </span><a href="/representatives"><span>House Member</span></a><span> to request a tour. Gallery passes are required to watch the U.S. House Floor. Gallery Passes can only be administered by House Member offices. </span></p></div> </div> </div> <div class="accordian-toc"> <div class="entity-ref-tab-formatter-accordion" id="entity-ref-accordion-formatter"> </div> </div> <div class="page body"> <div class="field field--name-field-page-body field--type-text-long field--label-hidden field--item"><h1><span>Tours </span></h1><p><span lang="EN-US">Need to book a tour of the U.S. Capitol? Reach out to your Member’s office to arrange a staff-led tour or visit the </span><span lang="EN-US"></span><a href="https://www.visitthecapitol.gov/"><span lang="EN-US"></span><span lang="EN-US">U.S. Capitol Visitor Center website</span></a><span lang="EN-US"> to reserve tickets.</span><span lang="EN-US"></span><span> </span></p><div><h1><span>Events</span></h1><p><span>If you’re hosting an event or meeting on the House campus, here’s what you need to know about making a reservation and placing a catering order. Please note, you must have a Member sponsor in order to reserve a House meeting room. The Member office will make the room reservation on your behalf.</span></p><h1><span>Getting Around</span></h1><p><span>Information on security measures, parking, and public transit logistics you need to know as you plan your visit to the U.S. House.</span></p><h1><a><span>Food on Campus</span></a></h1><p><span>From grabbing a quick bite to looking for a spot with more tables so you can catch up with your group, there are plenty of breakfast and lunch spots on the House campus. All cafeterias are open to the public.</span></p><h1><a><span>House Gift Shop</span></a></h1><p><span>Looking for a special memento to take home? Stop by the House Gift Shop to buy sweatshirts, polos, notebooks, and more. 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