Senators and representatives wear the pins, but staffers keep Capitol Hill running.
Staying behind the scenes, they draft legislation, help constituents, deal with the media, keep committee work running, research policies and manage lawmakers’ schedules.
They’ve had a hand in some of the biggest bills — and battles — of the 118th Congress.
And they make sure that members of Congress are prepared when they go to the floor to cast the votes that affect millions of people across the country.
They work long hours — but they say it’s completely worth it.
Today, we’re highlighting 25 staffers whose work you’ve probably seen but whose names you might not know.
Together, they make Capitol Hill run.