Congressional Press accreditation for magazines, newsletters, non-daily newspapers, and online publications are handled through the Periodical Press Gallery. The Executive Committee of Periodical Correspondents decides which publications qualify for press credentials.

All reporters interested in obtaining a Congressional press pass should first read and review the rules and regulations of the Periodical Press Gallery. If you presume you and your publication qualify for credentials, please review the relevant instructions for your situation (renewing, new or foreign applicant) in order to complete the application process.

Reminder: All gallery members are prohibited from lobbying the government, being employed by the government, or providing clients with consulting or public relations services. No part of your publishing family or parent organization may be involved in providing representation services, feasibility or marketing studies, nor be engaged in research or analysis not available to all subscribers. Gallery members must be principally engaged in the gathering and reporting of news.