The Senate Page Program offers Nevada students a unique experience of the Legislative branch in action. Pages have the opportunity to meet some of the nation’s most prominent leaders and witness firsthand political debates in the United States Senate, a place often referred to as the “greatest deliberative body in the world.”
A Page’s duties consist primarily of delivery of correspondence and legislative material within the Congressional complex. Other duties include preparing the chamber for Senate sessions, and carrying bills and amendments to the desk. Pages are expected to work from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. or until the Senate adjourns for the day.
There are four established page sessions. The academic year consists of two semesters that run from early September through mid-January, and from mid-January through mid-June. The summer program consists of two sessions that are usually three or four weeks in duration depending on the legislative calendar.
Each session, only 30 positions are available for the 100 Senators. Interest in the Page Program is high, and because not every Senator is able to sponsor a page, the application process is highly competitive.
Of the 30 positions that are available, 15 are for male pages and 15 are for female pages. Senator Cortez Masto’s page sponsorship alternates by gender. Feel free to contact our Washington, DC office directly by emailing page@cortezmasto.senate.gov or by calling 202-224-3542 to confirm whether we have requested a male or female candidate spot in the upcoming session.
Pages are responsible for their own travel to and from Washington, DC.
Frequently asked questions
There are four sessions of the Senate Page Program. The Fall session runs from early September through mid-January. The spring session runs from mid-January through mid-June. The summer includes two sessions which run three to four weeks long. Summer Session I begins in early June, and Summer Session II begins in early July.
Pages are responsible for their own travel to and from Washington, DC.
The page application deadlines are as follows:
- Summer Session – February 15
- Fall Session – June 1
- Spring Session – October 15
During the fall and spring sessions, Pages are required to live in the Daniel Webster Senate Page Residence, located two blocks from the Hart Senate Office Building. The cost of living in Daniel Webster Hall is $780 per month, plus a refundable $250 security deposit. Breakfast and dinner are provided for the Pages. The cost of rent and food is automatically deducted from the Page’s salary, which is paid on the basis of an annual salary of $25,605. Staff in Webster Hall includes a Program Director, Administrative Aide and four proctors, the latter of which reside in Webster Hall. United States Capitol Police maintain a 24-hour security desk and a provision that requires all individuals to present identification and all visitors to sign in.
During the summer sessions, pages can request arrangements for alternate housing.
The Senate Page School is accredited by the Middle States Association of Colleges and Schools. During the academic sessions, Pages attend class in the Page dormitory at Webster Hall. A Page’s academic day begins at 6:15 a.m. and classes extend until 9:45 a.m. or one hour before the Senate convenes. The curriculum consists of English, mathematics, science and social studies. The Page School also offers a Field Studies program to ensure that Pages are exposed to many of the educational and cultural activities that Washington, D.C. offers.
Before completing your application, please communicate with your base school to determine how Page School academic credits will transfer if you are offered a page position.
Each session, only 30 positions are available for the 100 Senators. Interest in the Page Program is high, and because not every Senator is able to sponsor a page, the application process is highly competitive.
Of the 30 positions that are available, 15 are for male pages and 15 are for female pages. Senator Cortez Masto’s page sponsorship alternates by gender. Feel free to contact our office directly to confirm whether we have requested a male or female candidate spot in the upcoming session.
Interested applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible so that we can process your application in a timely manner.
Senate Pages must be sponsored by a Senator. Pages sponsored by Senator Cortez Masto must be residents of Nevada.
Pages must be citizens of the United States or subject to agreements of the Department of State, and must have a Social Security number.
Page eligibility is limited to juniors in high school who will be 16 or 17 on or before the date of appointment.
Pages must have a minimum grade point average of 3.0 on a home school transcript and a certification of immunization to qualify for attendance at the school.
A general health assessment completed by a licensed physician is required, in addition to certification of immunization. Pages play an important role in the day-to-day operation of the Senate. Their schedule can be long and tedious, and requires tremendous endurance; good health and stamina are requirements which cannot be waived.
Pages are also required to be covered by health insurance; if not covered, they will be required to enroll in the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program.
Please read these instructions carefully before proceeding with the application.
Questionnaire
In order to process your application, we’ll need contact information for your parents or guardians, your semester availability and the name, address and phone number for your current high school. We’ll also need to know your cumulative GPA to make sure you qualify for the Page school. The Page school currently requires a 3.0 cumulative GPA at a minimum. You can also list any school, community or work activites that may set you apart from other students applying to be a U.S. Senate Page.
Once you have completed the questionnaire portion of the application, please make sure you hit Submit on the last page. You will receive a confirmation email from our office. Please make sure your junk mail filter is set to accept emails from our office in order to receive important updates about the application process.
Checklist
We need several important documents from you. All documents must be submitted in order for us to be able to consider your application. The first document is a letter of intent explaining why you are interested in becoming a United States Page. We’ll also need your full high school transcript. Your school should send the sealed transcript to our office’s address (found below and on the checklist page). Please also submit two letters of recommendation from a mentor, teacher or employer. Recommendation letters from family members will not be accepted.
The letter of intent and recommendation letters can be submitted online by clicking the envelope icon next to each item on the checklist page. You will receive a confirmation email from our office. Please make sure your junk mail filter is set to accept emails from our office in order to receive important updates about the application process.
If at any time you have questions or issues regarding the checklist, questionnaire, or any other part of the application process. Please don’t hesitate to contact us in the Washington, DC office at 202-224-3542.
Pages serve principally as messengers. They carry documents between the House and Senate, Members’ offices, committees, and the Library of Congress. They also prepare the House and Senate chambers for each day’s business by distributing the Congressional Record and other documents related to the day’s agenda and assist in the cloakrooms and chambers. When Congress is in session, they sit near the dais where they may be summoned by Members for assistance.
Pages are expected to work from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m., or whenever the Senate adjourns for the day.