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visiting d.c.

visiting d.c.

Visiting Washington, D.C. is an exciting and educational experience. My door is always open to you, so please don't hesitate to stop by my office to visit with me and my staff. In addition, my staff can serve as a resource to you in booking tours for your trip. Please fill out our Tour Request Form or call my Washington, D.C. Office at (202) 224-5521. You will need to submit all security information to our office for White House, FBI, and Main Treasury tours at least three weeks in advance. 

Below is information about the tours that my staff can request on your behalf.

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United States Capitol

General Admission tickets for the United States Capitol are available Monday through Saturday on a first-come, first-served basis, so arrive early. Tickets are distributed beginning at 8:00 a.m., and tours are conducted from 9:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Staff-led tours can be arranged Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

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The White House

Public tours of the White House are available Tuesday through Thursday from 7:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m., and Friday and Saturday from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., excluding federal holidays. Tours are scheduled on a first-come, first-served basis and can be submitted up to 90 days in advance, but no less than 30 days prior to your requested dates. White House tours are highly competitive, so you are encouraged to submit your request as early as possible. The White House also requires that security information be submitted as part of your tour application. All White House tours are free of charge. Please note that our office cannot guarantee that your group will be approved and White House tours may be subject to last-minute cancellation.

  • Book up to 30 reservations at a given time
  • 6 tickets per reservation
  • Large School groups on a case-by-case basis
  • 2026 Tours: Portal will open in mid to late December
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The Supreme Court

The Supreme Court is the highest court in the United States. My office can help coordinate a Congressional Lecture, which provides an overview of the judicial functions of the Supreme Court and the architecture of the building. Afterwards, visitors are encouraged to explore the public spaces of the building, where you will find numerous exhibitions. The Supreme Court building is open Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 a.m.

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Library of Congress

The Library of Congress is one of the oldest and largest research libraries in the world. My office can help arrange a private tour of the historic Thomas Jefferson Building, which encompasses the history of the library and the building’s symbolic art and architecture. Free, timed-entry tickets can be reserved online and are available 30 days in advance.

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FBI Headquarters

My office can help submit a request on your behalf to get a glimpse of the FBI’s history and life as an FBI agent. You are encouraged to submit your request as early as possible, as there are a limited number of spaces available. Tour times are Monday through Friday at 9 a.m., 10 a.m., 11 a.m., 1 p.m., and 2 p.m. and must be requested no less than 6 weeks prior to requested dates.  

The FBI also requires that security information be submitted as part of your tour application. (Please note that our office cannot guarantee that your group will be approved.) 

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Department of Treasury

 One of oldest and most historically significant buildings in Washington D.C., tours of the Main Treasury are offered on the first and third Saturdays of each month, except certain weekends. Docent-led tours are offered at 9 a.m., 9:45 a.m., 10:30 a.m., and 11:15 a.m. Each tour lasts approximately one hour. 

The Department of Treasury also requires that security information be submitted as part of your tour application. (Please note that our office cannot guarantee that your group will be approved.) 

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The Bureau of Engraving & Printing

 Located in the heart of the Nation’s Capital, the Bureau of Engraving and Printing’s Tour and Visitor Center is a great place to learn about our nation’s currency. Tours run Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. and each tour lasts approximately 45 minutes.