Name your U.S. Representative.

Why This Matters

This question is different from most questions on the USCIS civics test because the answer depends on where you live. There is no single correct answer that works for everyone. You need to know the name of the U.S. Representative for your specific congressional district. Your congressional district is based on your home address, the place where you live when you apply for citizenship.

USCIS expects you to know this because it shows you are engaged with your local government. Your Representative is the person in Congress who speaks for your community. They vote on laws, help with local issues, and represent your district's interests in Washington, D.C. Knowing their name proves you understand that the government is not something far away, it is connected to your daily life.

To find your Representative, you can visit the official website house.gov and enter your zip code. You can also search online for "who is my U.S. Representative" along with your city or zip code. Make sure to check this information close to your interview date, because Representatives can change after elections.

Key Facts

• Your answer must match the Representative for your congressional district
• You can find your Representative at house.gov by entering your zip code
• Each congressional district has exactly one Representative
• Representatives can change after elections, so verify before your interview
• If your district has no Representative at the time of your interview, you should say so

Common Mistakes

• Naming a U.S. Senator instead of your U.S. Representative, these are different roles
• Giving the name of a Representative from a different district or state
• Not checking the current Representative close to your interview date

Study Tip

Look up your Representative today and write their full name on a card. Put that card somewhere you will see it every day, on your refrigerator, near your mirror, or on your phone's lock screen. Say their name out loud each morning until your interview. This is one question you cannot afford to guess on.