Congressional Requirement Information

Congressional District

Selected District: District 7 (S. Forsyth)

Demographics

• Male Percentage: 50.2%
• Female Percentage: 49.8%
• Racial Breakdown: 63.8% White, 17.9% Asian/not Hispanic, 4% Black, 10% Hispanic, 8.4% Other
• Median Household Income: $138,000 per year
• Health Coverage: 92.1% of the population
• Education: 53% of residents have a bachelor's degree or higher

Age Group Percentages (2022)

• 0-4: 5.3%
• 5-19: 16.5%
• 20-34: 23.4%
• 35-49: 26.5%
• 50-64: 15.7%
• 65 and older: 12.9%

Qualifications

Formal (Constitutional):

• Must be 25 years old
• Must have been a U.S. citizen for 7 years
• Must be an inhabitant of the state of Georgia

Informal (Skills/Experience):

• Background in policy and political experience
• Communication skills
• Fundraising ability
• Public service orientation
• Name recognition and networking skills
• Party support

Term Duration & Limits

Two-year terms with no term limit.

Responsibilities

• Introduce bills
• Debate and vote on proposed laws
• Offer amendments to legislation
• Act as the voice of constituents
• Help residents navigate federal agencies
• Serve on committees that review legislation and oversee federal programs
• Be able to initiate impeachment proceedings on the president

Salary & Benefits

• Salary: $193,400 per year
• Benefits: Health Insurance, Retirement Pensions, Social Security, Travel, Life Insurance, Death Gratuity