US Congress

US Congress: A prominent Washington, D.C.-based bicameral legislative body, the US Congress is the federal government’s lawmaking branch, established by the US Constitution in 1789. Comprising the House of Representatives and the Senate, its primary mission involves creating and enacting laws, funding government operations, and overseeing the executive branch. It also declares war, regulates commerce, and confirms appointments. Recognised for its foundational role in American democracy, it ensures checks and balances within the political system.