Congressman Tom McClintock has been chosen by Republican Leader John Boehner to select a Congressional Page for the Fall 2009 program.Applicants must be juniors or seniors in high school, and must be at least 16 years of age at the time employment begins, but may not have reached the age of 18 during any point of the term. Applicants must also have a cumulative grade point average of “B” (3.0) or higher in the following subjects: English, foreign language, mathematics, science, and social studies (excluding electives) with official supporting transcript documentation required. Applicants must complete the entire application, which also includes a resume detailing extra-curricular activities, an essay, and three letters of recommendation. Applications must be submitted by July 20th.

Congressional Page duties include filing the Congressional Record, delivering legislative materials to locations throughout Capitol Hill, and attending to Members’ needs on the House floor as directed. The fall session runs from August 30, 2009 to January 22, 2010. Currently sixty-six Pages serve in the U.S. House of Representatives, making this a distinct honor for young Americans who are selected.

Application information can be obtained by emailing page.program@mail.house.gov. Further questions may be directed to the Congressman’s Washington, D.C.  office by phone at 202-225-2511.