They won their elections on November 8th and officially transitioned
from candidates to Members-elect of the United States House of
Representatives. One week after the election, more than 50 Members-elect
traveled to Capitol Hill for New Member Orientation.
Before they are sworn in on January 3, 2017, these Members-elect must
establish their Congressional District and Washington, D.C., offices
and hire staff. All of this goes on while the Members-elect work with
their colleagues in preparation for the legislative business of the
115th Congress.
One of the lighter moments during the first week of orientation is
the freshman class photo. All Members-elect gather on the East Front of
the Capitol for a class picture.
Members-elect will return to Washington, D.C. for their swearing-in and the start of the 115th Congress on January 3, 2017.
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