As of March 24, 2025, Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, serves as the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. He assumed office on October 25, 2023, following the removal of Speaker Kevin McCarthy. Johnson represents Louisiana’s 4th congressional district and has been serving in Congress since 2017.
Before his tenure as Speaker, he held roles such as Vice Chair of the House Republican Conference and Chair of the Republican Study Committee.
The Speaker of the House presides over House sessions, influences legislative agendas, and represents the majority party’s interests. The position is established by Article I, Section 2, of the U.S. Constitution, and the Speaker is second in the presidential line of succession, following the Vice President.
Under Speaker Johnson’s leadership, the House has passed significant legislation, including a bill providing $60 billion in military aid to Ukraine. His tenure has also involved navigating internal party dynamics and aligning closely with President Trump’s policy objectives.