[header] How to become a congressperson [title] Make sure you qualify for the house or senate. [step] To be a congressperson, you can either run for the house of representatives or the senate. There are certain basic qualifications you must meet for both, including age qualifications. 
Make sure you meet those before you attempt to run. [substeps] To run for the house of representatives, you must be at least 25 years old.