Congress would come to a standstill without interns.
They’re an essential part of the Capitol Hill workforce, increasing the capacity of resource-strapped offices on everything from legislative analysis and casework to providing support for constituent services, press coordination, and everything in between. In addition, their hard work helps support staff to focus on the critical priorities of the moment.
We both know from first-hand experience just how valuable congressional internships can be. We benefited greatly from our time in Congress, building experiences for our resumes, and developing the professional skills and networks which have helped us prepare for our past and current positions in the government and private sector.
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