House Republican leadership changes depending on which party holds the majority. Below is an overview of the House leadership positions and the Republicans who currently hold them.

Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, head of the House Republican leadership

Speaker of the House
The position of Speaker is established in the U.S. Constitution and is the most senior officer of the House of Representatives (and the third most senior official in the entire federal government). Institutionally, the Speaker holds broad-ranging powers and presides over debate in the House, makes rulings on points of order, has priority right of recognition on the Floor, and sets the agenda by deciding what legislation comes before the House. In addition, the Speaker appoints task forces and commissions, and oversees the management of support functions to the House. Finally, by modern practice, the Speaker serves as the primary spokesperson for his congressional party.

Website for the Speaker of the House
Website for the Speaker of the House: Hon. Kevin McCarthy

Steve Scalise

House Majority Leader
The Majority Leader, the second most senior official in the House, is by recent practice the day-to-day manager of business on the House Floor. In concert with other elected leaders, the Majority Leader has also assumed responsibilities for building and managing Republican consensus on legislation. As leader of the majority party in the House, the Majority Leader works with the Republican Conference to set the party agenda, message, and strategy.

Website for the Majority Leader
Website for the Majority Leader: Hon. Steve Scalise

Tom Emmer

House Majority Whip
The responsibilities of the Majority Whip are counting votes and persuading Members to support the Republican Conference position on votes.

Website for the Majority Whip
Website for the Majority Whip: Hon. Tom Emmer

Guy Reschenthaler

Website for Chief Deputy Majority Whip: Hon. Guy Reschenthaler

Elise Stefanik

House Republican Conference Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
The House Republican Conference is the organizational vehicle for all Republican Members of the House and their staff. The Conference hosts regular meetings of House Republicans and is the primary vehicle for communicating the party’s message to Members. The House Republican Conference has a Chairman who directs day-to-day operations of the Conference office and staff and is assisted by an elected Vice-Chairman and a Secretary.

Website for the House Republican Conference
Website for the Conference Chair: Hon. Elise Stefanik

Mike Johnson

Website for the Conference Vice-Chair: Hon. Mike Johnson

Lisa McClain


Website for the Conference Secretary: Hon. Lisa McClain

Gary Palmer

House Republican Policy Committee Chairman
The Chairman of the House Republican Policy Committee assists all House Leaders and Committee Chairmen in designing, developing and executing policy ideas within the Congress.

Website for the House Republican Policy Committee
Website for the Policy Chair: Hon. Gary Palmer

Richard Hudson

National Republican Congressional Committee Chairman
The Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee (NRCC) oversees the political committee of House Republicans which is not funded by tax dollars nor located in the Congressional complex.

Website for the National Republican Congressional Committee
Website for the NRCC Chair: Hon. Richard Hudson

House Republican leadership positions normally change at the beginning of each Congress and when there are vacancies in the middle of a Congress. This page will be updated when the House Republican leadership Members change.

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