Speaker of the House
Speaker of the House
Rep. Paul D. Ryan
Elected by the whole of the House of Representatives, the Speaker acts as leader of the House. The Speaker of the House is second in line to succeed the President, after the Vice President.
Republican Leadership
Majority Leader
Rep. Kevin McCarthy
Represents Republicans on the House floor.
Majority Whip
Rep. Steve Scalise
Assists leadership in managing party’s legislative program.
Republican Conference Chairman
Rep. Cathy McMorris Rodgers
Heads organization of all Republican Party members in the House.
Republican Policy Committee Chairman
Rep. Luke Messer
Heads Conference forum for policy development.
Democratic Leadership
Democratic Leader
Rep. Nancy Pelosi
Represents Democrats on the House floor.
Democratic Whip
Rep. Steny Hoyer
Assists leadership in managing party's legislative program.
Assistant Democratic Leader
Rep. James Clyburn
Works with caucuses and as liaison to Appropriations Committee.
Democratic Caucus Chairman
Rep. Joseph Crowley
Heads organization of all Democratic Party members in the House.