The current leader of the United States House of Representatives is the Speaker of the House, who is the presiding officer and the most senior official in the House. As of January 3, 2025, the Speaker is Republican Mike Johnson of Louisiana. He was re-elected on the first ballot for the 119th Congress with a narrow majority of 218–215 votes

. The Speaker of the House holds significant responsibilities including presiding over debates, making rulings on legislative matters, managing the legislative agenda, appointing members to committees, and serving as the primary spokesperson for the majority party. The Speaker is also second in the presidential line of succession after the Vice President

. In summary:

• Title: Speaker of the United States House of Representatives
• Current Leader: Mike Johnson (Republican, Louisiana)
• Role: Presiding officer of the House, leader of the majority party, key legislative manager, and spokesperson
• Re-election: January 3, 2025, for the 119th Congress with a 218–215 vote