Date Posted:
June 17, 2026
Position Title:
Legislative Intern
Office/Company:
House Energy and Commerce Committee
Party:
Democrat
Office Code:
Job Number:
HoR-306-26-HC
Reports To:
Location:
Washington, DC
Contact:
InternshipResume.EC@mail.house.gov
Salary:
Commensurate with experience
Primary Role
Paid Intern
Secondary Role:
Job Type:
Internship
Description:
An internship with the Energy and Commerce Democrats is designed to give students and recent graduates a thorough understanding of a congressional committee’s role in the legislative process.
Responsibilities:
Assist staff with administrative tasks such as answering phones, conducting legislative research, and preparing materials for staff and member briefings. Shadow staff at hearings and markups, and attend briefings on subjects within the Committee’s broad jurisdiction.
Qualifications:
Superior writing and communication skills, attention to detail, and a sense of humor are required. Full-time availability is preferred, but part-time candidates are eligible as well.
Instructions:
Submit your resume, cover letter, and one writing sample (two pages max.) to InternshipResume.EC@mail.house.gov. In your cover letter, please indicate preferred start/end dates for scheduling purposes and whether you are available to work full-time or part-time. Please put “Fall 2026 Legislative Intern Application” in the subject line.
Other:
All applicants will be considered without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including marital or parental status), sexual orientation, gender identity, disability, or age. Women, minority, and veteran candidates are highly encouraged to apply.
