Congressional Caucuses are a type of Congressional Member Organization developed to facilitate communication between Members of the United States House of Representatives and Members of the United States Senate. Congressional Caucus members share information and coordinate legislative efforts in order to improve or make changes to issues of common interest. Their efforts bring attention and support to policy areas of common interest among Members of the House and Senate. Although Congressional Caucuses have no legislative authority and are not funded with public monies, they are significant to the policy-making process. They provide a unique opportunity for private citizens, such as 4-H youth, to become involved in their policy issues and activities.

Congressional 4-H Caucuses were formed in the United States House of Representatives and the United States Senate in the fall of 2004 and spring of 2005 respectively. As of March 2008, there were approximately 88 members in the House and Senate 4-H Caucuses.

The 4-H Caucus in both the U.S. Senate and House of Representatives creates educational opportunities for 4-H youth to learn how the U.S. government functions, encouraging greater and better informed involvement in the political process. The Caucus also provides members of the House and Senate with more current and complete information on the mission, activities and accomplishments of the 4-H program.

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4-H Congressional Caucus Packet