Congress

The Student Body Congress of Indiana University

Making sure the student voice is heard is our number-one priority. Whether it’s advocating on behalf of IU students or proposing innovative ideas, Congress is devoted to supporting the betterment of student life.

Congress is made up of Student Representatives who serve on behalf of academic, residential, or multicultural constituencies. It is the duty of the Representative to make sure their constituency is represented at weekly Session and committee meetings.

Congress is the repository of student voices, perspectives, and concerns... Congress will serve as the policymaking authority within IUSG.

IUSG Constitution, Article II, Section 3

What Does the Student Body Congress Do?

The Student Body Congress is the policymaking branch of IU Student Government. Congress is responsible for setting official IUSG policy, directing the implementation of IUSG programs and initiatives, establishing the structures and operational processes of the other branches, and reviewing the Student Body President's nominees for important cabinet and judicial positions.

Congress is also responsible for determining how IUSG money gets spent. IUSG has a six-figure annual revenue funded by a portion of the mandatory Student Activity Fee that all students pay to IU each semester. Every spring, Congress passes an IUSG Budget Act setting forth the funding levels for all of IUSG's operations, programs, and student services for the next year.

Current Session: 2024 Congress, Regular Session

The 2024-2025 Congress is made of Representatives elected at the Fall 2024 Residential Election and the Spring 2024 Academic Election. 

The Regular Session of the 2024-2025 Congress commenced on October 14, 2024. This legislative session will last until March 31, 2025, when the Regular Session of the 2025 Congress will commence after the Spring 2025 Academic Election.

During the 2024-2025 Regular Session, Congress meets every Monday night at 7:30 p.m. in the Indiana Memorial Union. These meetings are where Representatives gather to debate and vote on legislation, nominations, and other matters.

Go to this page to see all Congressional documents from this legislative session, including bills, vote records, meeting agendas and minutes, membership rosters, Congressional rules, and more.

All meetings are open to the public, and there is even a section of each meeting set aside for non-members to speak to Congress on any matters of interest or concern to them. Any student is welcome and encouraged to attend!

2024-2025 Session Schedule

Congress meets in General Assembly at 7:30 p.m. on the following schedule:

  1. October 14, 2024 - Oak Room 
  2. October 21, 2024 - Oak Room
  3. October 28, 2024 - Oak Room
  4. November 4, 2024 - Oak Room
  5. November 11, 2024 - Oak Room
  6. November 18, 2024 - Oak Room
  7. November 25, 2024 - Oak Room
  8. December 2, 2024 - Oak Room
  9. December 9, 2024 - Oak Room
  10. December 16, 2024 - Oak Room
  11. December 23, 2024 - Room TBD
  12. December 30, 2024 - Room TBD
  13. January 6, 2025 - Dogwood Room
  14. January 13, 2025 - Dogwood Room
  15. January 20, 2025 - Dogwood Room
  16. January 27, 2025 - Dogwood Room
  17. February 3, 2025 - Dogwood Room
  18. February 10, 2025 - Dogwood Room
  19. February 17, 2025 - Dogwood Room
  20. February 24, 2025 - Dogwood Room
  21. March 3, 2025 - Dogwood Room
  22. March 10, 2025 - Dogwood Room
  23. March 17, 2025 - Dogwood Room
  24. March 24, 2025 - Dogwood Room
  25. March 31, 2025 - Dogwood Room

Meeting Link

Congressional Committees

Congress has established a set of "standing" (permanent) committees to conduct research and review legislation, nominations, and other matters before forwarding them on to the full Congress.

Each standing committee is made up of a select group of Representatives and is responsible for all Congressional business that falls under a certain policy area. Each Representative is assigned to one standing committee. Each standing committee meets once per week at a time and place designated by the committee chairperson.

For more information on a given standing committee or its meetings, contact the committee chairperson.