How many members are in the House of Representatives?

The House of Representatives is composed of 435 members, a structure established by law. This number reflects the distribution of representatives based on the population of each state, as determined by the most recent decennial census. Each state is allocated at least one representative, while more populous states have more representatives. The total of 435 was set by the Legislative Reorganization Act of 1929 and has remained unchanged since that time. This size allows the House to effectively represent the diverse interests and populations of the various states while maintaining a manageable number for legislative processes.