What is Harvard Model Congress?

Government Activity Run by Harvard Students

• Focused on American government and international organizations

• Delegates get a firsthand view of how policy change is made on a small-scale

Committee-Based

• Delegates are sorted into committees are based on real-life bodies, such as committees of American Congress, where legislation is drafted

• They are then assigned to represent a person or a country

Substantive and Policy-Based

• Debate is organized around two briefings, background guides that are released pre-conference

• Delegates are expected to debate and then write bills or resolutions at conference, support materials are available on the delegate portal

Emphasis on Collaboration and Education

• Delegates are expected to collaborate with other students in writing and presenting bills

• Committees are chaired by Harvard undergraduate students who guide debate and bill writing and provide personalized support and feedback to delegates