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.

Office of the Speaker of the House
Website of the Speaker: Hon. Nancy Pelosi 

House Majority Leader

The Majority Leader, the second most senior official in the House, is by recent practicethe 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 Democratic Caucus consensus on legislation.

Office of the Majority Leader
Website of Majority Leader: Hon. Steny H. Hoyer

House Majority Whip

The responsibilities of the Majority Whip include: persuading Members to support the Caucus position on votes and projecting support for the Caucus. The Majority Whip is assisted by a network of Members assigned to count votes and "whip" or convince their colleagues into supporting their party's legislative position.

Office of the House Majority Whip
Biography of the House Majority Whip: Hon. James E. Clyburn

House Democratic Caucus Chair and Vice-Chair

The House Democratic Caucus serves all Democratic Members of the House and their staff. The Caucus is the primary vehicle for communicating the party's message to Members. The House Democratic Caucus has a Chairman who directs day-to-day operations of the Caucus and is assisted by a Vice Chairman both of which are elected positions.

Website for the House Democratic Caucus
Website for the Democratic Caucus Chair: Hon. John Larson
Website for the Democratic Caucus Vice-Chair: Hon. Xavier Becerra

Chair, Democratic Congressional CampaignCommittee

The Chairman of the Democratic Congressional CampaignCommittee (DCCC) appointed by Speaker Nancy Pelosi, oversees the political committee of House Democrats which is not funded by tax dollars nor located inthe Congressional complex.

Website for the Chair of the DCCC: Hon. Chris Van Hollen