What are formal qualifications for someone who wishes to serve in the House of Representatives? How do those compare with the qualifications for serving in the senate?

The Constitution requires that Members of the House be at least 25 years old, have been a U.S. citizen for at least seven years, and live in the state they represent (though not necessarily the same district).

Explanation:

What are the qualifications for serving in the House and Senate?

The Constitution sets three qualifications for service in the U.S. Senate: age (at least thirty years of age); U.S. citizenship (at least nine years); and residency in the state a senator represents at time of election.