How long do you have to live in the US to be a Representative?

Answer 1

The U.S. Constitution specifies no minimum time of residence for members of the U.S. House of Representatives.

At the time a Representative is elected, he/she must be a resident of the state that includes the congressional district that elected him/her, and at the time a Representative takes office, he/she must have been a U.S. citizen for at least seven years. For example, someone who has been a U.S. citizen since birth but who has lived abroad since he was a baby would be eligible, as long as he lives in the state when elected and is at least 25 when he takes office.

Answer 2

To become a representative you must be a citizen of the US for seven years.

Answer 3

You must live in the US for the past seven years to be a member of the House of Representatives. In addition, you must live in the state you represent.

Answer 4

If you want to be a Representative, then you have to be a US citizen for 7 or more years.

Answer 5

You need to be a US citizen for the preceding 7 years.

Answer 6

There is no minimum time of residency requirement for the House of Representatives.

Answer 7

You have to be your MOM