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DismissThe United States House of Representatives is one of the U.S. Congress's two chambers, and part of the federal government's legislative branch.
house.govRating based on 17 employees who took the Breakroom Quiz
About jobs at the United States House of Representatives
Pay
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Most people get paid when they’re sick
Does the United States House of Representatives pay people when they’re sick?
Yes. Most people get paid when they’re sick.
How we know this
100% of people say they would get paid if they were sick but scheduled to work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Most US companies don’t have to pay you when you’re sick - only some states require it.
But we believe a good job should pay you when you can’t work because you’re sick. Everyone gets sick sometimes.
Hours and flexibility
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Okay
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Can be hard to get time off
How easy is it to get time off at the United States House of Representatives?
Some people find it hard to get time off.
How we know this
40% of people report it’s hard to get time off.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should let you use your vacation time when you need it, and it shouldn’t be a hassle to arrange.
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Most people find it easy to take sick days
How easy is it to take sick days at the United States House of Representatives?
Most people find it easy to take sick days.
How we know this
88% of people report that it’s easy to take time off if they are sick.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone gets sick sometimes.
You should be able to stay home when you need to get better.
A good job should make it easy to take sick time and have clear steps for letting them know you’re sick.
Benefits
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Most people say they can afford the health insurance
Is the health insurance from the United States House of Representatives affordable enough for their workers?
Most people say the health insurance costs are okay.
How we know this
90% of people say the health insurance costs are okayBased on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between March 2025 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Everyone needs medical care sometimes, but it can be expensive.
A good job should offer health insurance that workers can actually afford.
Workplace
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Most people feel treated with respect
Do people at the United States House of Representatives feel treated with respect by their managers?
Most people feel treated with respect by their managers.
How we know this
75% of people say they’re treated with respect by their managers.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Your boss should treat you with respect.
No one at work should bully you or treat you unfairly.
If you have a problem, you should be able to talk to someone else who can help.
Needs improving
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Most people have their breaks interrupted
Do people at the United States House of Representatives get to take their breaks without interruption?
Most people have their breaks interrupted.
How we know this
70% of people report that their breaks get interrupted.Based on data from 10 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
When you take a break it should be a proper rest. You should be able to do what you want to and not get pulled off it early.
Needs improving
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Most people are stressed out
Is it stressful to work at the United States House of Representatives?
Most people feel stressed out here.
How we know this
88% of people say they often feel stressed out at work.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
Work can be hard sometimes, but you shouldn’t feel stressed all the time.
Your boss should make sure there are enough people and resources to get the work done without feeling overwhelmed.
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Most people enjoy their job
Do people at the United States House of Representatives enjoy their jobs?
Most people enjoy their job.
How we know this
67% of people report they enjoy their job.Based on data from 12 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between January 2025 and November 2025.
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Only some people recommend their team
Do people at the United States House of Representatives recommend working with their team?
Only some people recommend working with their team.
How we know this
47% of people report that they wouldn’t recommend working with their immediate team to a friend.Based on data from 17 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
The people you work with every day are important. They can make the difference between a bad day and a good one.
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Only some people get enough training
Do people get enough training when they start at the United States House of Representatives?
Some people didn’t get enough training when they started.
How we know this
53% of people report they didn’t get enough training when they started working here.Based on data from 15 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should train you well from your first day, not just throw you into the deep end.
Nobody can do their job well without proper training at the start.
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Most people get support to advance
Do people get support to advance at the United States House of Representatives?
Most people are given support to advance their career here.
How we know this
In the last year, 71% of people report being given support to advance their career here.Based on data from 14 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good job should help you grow, if you want to.
This could mean getting better at your current job, learning new things, becoming a team leader, or taking on more duties.
This helps you build skills and earn more money.
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Headquarters only partly understands what's happening
Do people think the United States House of Representatives’s headquarters understands what’s happening where they work?
Some people think headquarters doesn’t understand what’s happening where they work.
How we know this
56% of people think that this employer’s headquarters or owners don’t have a good understanding of what’s really happening where they work.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
In a good job, the people running the organization should support the workers who do the hands-on work.
To do this well, they need to know what’s really happening at each location.
This is extra important when an organization has many different sites.
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Most people feel well informed by headquarters
Do workers feel well informed about how the United States House of Representatives is doing?
Most people feel well informed about how the company is doing.
How we know this
69% of people feel that they are kept well informed about how the company is doing as a whole.Based on data from 16 people who took the Breakroom Quiz between December 2024 and November 2025.
Why this matters
A good employer shares news with all its workers.
You should know how your employer is doing - both the good news and the problems.
Managers should keep you updated about what’s happening.
How the United States House of Representatives ranks
United States House of Representatives ranks joint 505th to work for out of public administrative organizations.
- 505= City Of North Richland Hills
- 505= United States House of Representatives
- 505= U.S. Census Bureau
Rankings are based on Breakroom Ratings for employers with 5 or more Breakroom Quiz responses, accurate as of May 19, 2026.
United States House of Representatives job reviews
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Best thing
You get to meet all kinds of people and go to all sort of events!
Worst thing
The pay. The hours.
Outreach coordinator at the United States House of Representatives, July 2025
Handy to know
How are people paid?
Based on 17 United States House of Representatives employees