What is a constitutional requirement to run for congress?

To run for Congress in the United States, candidates must meet specific constitutional requirements. For the House of Representatives, they must be at least 25 years old, a citizen of the U.S. for at least seven years, and a resident of the state they wish to represent. For the Senate, candidates must be at least 30 years old, a U.S. citizen for at least nine years, and a resident of the state they intend to represent.