Speaker Of The House
The speaker of the house is second in the United States presidential line of succession, after the vice president and ahead of the president pro tempore of the Senate.
Role of Speaker
The Speaker is the presiding officer of the House and is charged with numerous duties and responsibilities by law and by the House rules. As the presiding officer of the House, the Speaker maintains order, manages its proceedings, and governs the administration of its business.
Who is the current Speaker of The House?
The current House speaker is Democrat Nancy Pelosi of California.
Nancy Patricia Pelosi is an American politician serving as speaker of the United States House of Representatives since 2019, and previously from 2007 to 2011. She has represented California’s 12th congressional district in the United States House of Representatives since 1987.
