But what is it? Here’s a checklist of the six key things to know:
It has 435 seats, with 218 seats being the minimum a party needs to win a majority
It is the lower chamber of Congress, with the Senate being the upper chamber
Representatives come from all 50 states – their positions are held for two years
Members make and pass federal laws, which apply to everyone in the country
It also has exclusive powers, including the power to initiate revenue bills, impeach federal officials, and elect the president in the case of a tie
Republican Mike Johnson is the speaker of the House, its leader
