The House of Representatives is one of the two chambers of the United States CONGRESS, the other being the SENATE. It is composed of 435 members, each representing a congressional district and serving a two-year term. The House of Representatives meets in the Capitol Building in Washington, D.C. and is led by the Speaker of the House. The House of Representatives is responsible for passing laws and creating a budget. The SENATE is the upper chamber of CONGRESS and is composed of 100 members, two from each state, who serve six-year terms. The SENATE is responsible for confirming presidential appointments and ratifying treaties. The Capitol Building is the meeting place of both chambers of CONGRESS and is located in Washington, D.C. CONGRESS is the collective name for the House of Representatives and the SENATE and is responsible for making laws and overseeing the executive branch. The DIET of the House of Representatives is to pass laws and create a budget.