Federal Government
GFW Inc.’s Business Advocacy team works with our Federal delegation to help our investors with issues that are affecting their business.
The federal government is made up of three branches: executive (President), legislative (Congress), and a judicial branch (Supreme Court).
President
The President is chief of state and head of the government. The office is responsible for the enforcement of federal laws. The duties of the office include Commander-in-Chief of the armed forces, may veto any bill passed by Congress, nomination of federal judges, and may grant reprieves and pardons to people convicted of federal offenses. The President serves a four-year term and may serve two consecutive terms.
Congress
Congress is a bicameral legislature that consists of two chambers: the House of Representatives with 435 members and the Senate with 100 members. Representatives serve two-year terms and Senators serve six-year terms. Representatives are elected by voters in their legislative districts; Senators are elected by the entire state.
Congress has the power to enact laws and levy taxes. The legislature has several general powers such as regulating commerce, constructing the budget, and declaring war.
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For correspondence to U.S. Representatives:
Office of Representative (Name)
U.S. House of Representatives
Washington, DC 20515
For correspondence to U.S. Senators:
Office of Senator (Name)
United States Senate
Washington, D.C. 20510
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