History

The Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) of the U.S. House of Representatives was created during the 104th Congress (1995-1997). The predecessor to the CAO was the Director of Non-Legislative and Financial Services.

The Chief Administrative Officer is nominated by the Speaker of the House, elected by a majority of the House at the start of each Congress, and subject to the oversight of the Committee on House Administration. If there is a mid-Congress vacancy, the Speaker of the House may nominate a replacement to serve until the start of a new Congress. Our current Chief Administrative Officer, Philip G. Kiko, was sworn in as the CAO on August 1, 2016, during the second session of the 114th Congress. He is the eighth person to serve as CAO since the position was created.  


Historical List of people that have served as CAO.
Congress (Years) Chief Administrative Officer Date in Office
104th (1995-1997) Scot M. Faulkner Jan. 4, 1995
104th (1995-1997) Jeff Trandahl Nov. 22, 1996
105th (1997-1999) Jeff Trandahl Jan. 9, 1997
105th (1997-1999) James M. Eagen, III July 31, 1997
106th (1999-2001) James M. Eagen, III Jan. 6, 1999
107th (2001-2003) James M. Eagen, III Jan. 3, 2001
108th (2003-2005) James M. Eagen, III Jan. 7, 2003
109th (2005-2007) James M. Eagen, III Jan. 4, 2005
110th (2007-2009) James M. Eagen, III Jan. 4, 2007
110th (2007-2009) Daniel P. Beard Feb. 15, 2007
111th (2009-2011) Daniel P. Beard Jan. 6, 2009
111th (2009-2011) Daniel J. Strodel July 18, 2010
112th (2011-2013) Daniel J. Strodel Jan. 5, 2011
113th (2013-2015) Daniel J. Strodel Jan. 3, 2013
113th (2013-2015) Ed Cassidy Jan. 7, 2014
114th (2015-2017) Ed Cassidy Jan. 3, 2015
114th (2015-2017) Will Plaster Jan. 1, 2016
114th (2015-2017) Phil Kiko Aug. 1, 2016
115th (2017-2019) Phil Kiko Jan. 3, 2017
116th (2019-present) Phil Kiko Jan. 3, 2019