
Speaker of the House of Representatives
The Speaker of the House of Representatives is the leading official in the U.S. House of Representatives, which is one of the two chambers of Congress. The Speaker's main responsibilities include overseeing House proceedings, ensuring that rules are followed, and representing the House to the President and the public. Elected by members of the House, the Speaker is typically a member of the majority party and plays a key role in shaping legislation and setting the legislative agenda. The Speaker is second in the presidential line of succession, following the Vice President.