Model Congress at Penn, founded in 1997, is an entirely student-run organization open to all undergraduates of the University of Pennsylvania. Each spring, Model Congress at Penn hosts an elite four-day conference for high school students from around the country to debate bills written by their peers covering a variety of contemporary political issues. Additionally, the club sponsors panels, guest speakers, and various other events in order to discuss and enhance our understanding of the United States government, particularly the Congress and legislative process.