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The U.S. Constitution outlines specific requirements for serving in Congress, which varies for the House of Representatives and the Senate:
House of Representatives
- Age: Must be at least 25 years old.
- Citizenship: Must be a citizen of the United States for at least seven years.
- Residency: Must be an inhabitant of the state from which they are elected.
Senate
- Age: Must be at least 30 years old.