Congressional+Leadership

Picture found at: [] Nancy Pelosi is a Democratic representative from California. She is in her second term as Speaker of the House. The Speaker of the House has three main responsibilities: 1. Represent his or her district 2. Serve as the leader of his or her political party 3. Speak on behalf of the House as a whole Mrs. Pelosi also possesses other, more specific, duties such as calling the House to order, setting the legislative agenda, and presiding over debate.
 * Nancy Pelosi - Speaker of the House **

Picture found at: [] Steny Hoyer is a Democratic representative from Maryland. He is currently serving his second term as the House Majority Leader. As the House Majority Leader, Mr. Hoyer must schedule the legislation for Floor consideration and assist with the planning of the legislative agenda. Most of the responsibilites of the House Majority Leader, however; come from tradition. The majority leader is expected to monitor the Floor's activities, and influence party colleagues.
 * Steny Hoyer - House Majority Leader **

Picture found at [] John Boehner is a Republican representing the Eighth district of Ohio for a 10th term. Mr. Boehner is also currently serving his second term as House Minority Leader. Mr Boehner has many obligations tied to his prestigious position. The biggest of these is gaining support for his party. He also represents his party with any disputes that it may have against the opposing party.
 * John Boehner - House Minority Leader **

Picture found at [] James E. Clyburn, the House Majority Whip, is in charge of counting votes and maintaining order on the Floor. The Whip also campaigns for Democratic legislation. The role of "Whip" was created in 1897 by the Republican party. It was created as a way to gain support for the different parties. James E. Clyburn is serving as the 24th Whip in the House. He is the first South Carolinian and second African-American to hold this position.
 * James E. Clyburn - House Majority Whip **

Picture found at [] Eric Cantor is currently serving a fifth-term for the Seventh District of Virginia. As the House Minority Whip, Mr. Cantor has similar powers to the House Majority Whip, but with less influence. The House Minority Whip is supposed to gain support for and from his party. He is also given the responsibility of assisting the House Minority Leader. This position was created by the Democratic party after the Republicans created the House Majority Whip.
 * Eric Cantor - House Minority Whip **

Picture found at [] The committee chairmen hold a very important leadership position. Each chairman manages and leads their corresponding committee. The committee chairmen also speak as representatives of the committee.
 * Committee Chairmen **

NOTE: Information based off of that of the preceding individual's websites and the House of Representatives website.