Congressional Clerk
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As a congressional clerk, you are a member of the Office of Congressional Affairs and are in charge of assisting the presiding officers of the House of Representatives and Senate in their administrative duties[1]. The Clerk may also use Senate or House Announcements to ping all of those required to vote.[2] Clerks are vital to congressional operations and manage the updating of statutes following amendments.[1] The only requirements for applying as a clerk are to have a linked forums account and Discord.[3] Traditionally, the majority of clerks have been current or former members of Congress.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining the congressional calendar (Discord events tab)[2]
- Pinging Representatives and Senators who are yet to vote, part-way through voting[2]
- Administering the Oath at swearing-in ceremonies[4]
- Updating relevant sections of the Constitution and rules and laws when bills are passed into law[2]
- Making all necessary changes to the law, in accordance with amendments[1]
- Assist the Speaker and the President of the Senate with their administrative duties[1]
- Assist with the Management of the Office of Congressional Affairs[3]
Applications
To express your interest in being a clerk, simply apply here
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 Legislative Standards Act, section 6, a bill written by Lord_Donuticus & xEndeavour and proposed by xEndeavour on 23 April 2021. Accessed on 12 August 2026.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 "Information" by Congress on the DemocracyCraft forums. Published 14 September 2022, accessed 12 August 2026.
- ↑ 3.0 3.1 "Congressional Staff EOIs" by Congress on the DemocracyCraft forums. Published 13 July 2022, accessed 12 August 2026.
- ↑ Legislative Standards Act, section 18, a bill written by Lord_Donuticus & xEndeavour and proposed by xEndeavour on 23 April 2021. Accessed on 12 August 2026.