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

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

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.