Paul Ryan (politician)

Paul Ryan is an American politician who served as a Republican member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin from 1999 to 2019. He was the House Speaker from 2015 to 2019, overseeing legislative agenda and policy discussions. Ryan is known for his focus on fiscal issues, advocating for budgetary discipline, tax reform, and government spending cuts. Before politics, he worked in investment banking. His leadership emphasized conservative economic policies, and he played a significant role in shaping legislation during his tenure, including efforts related to the Affordable Care Act and government spending.