The Illinois House of Representatives is the lower chamber of the Illinois General Assembly, which is the state's legislative body. It consists of 118 members who are elected to serve two-year terms. The House is responsible for proposing and voting on laws, as well as representing the interests of their constituents. Members of the Illinois House are organized into various committees that focus on specific areas, such as education, health, and transportation. The House works alongside the Illinois Senate, the upper chamber, to create and pass legislation that affects the state of Illinois.