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Kevin McCumber

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Kevin McCumber
37th Clerk of the United States House of Representatives
Assumed office
January 3, 2025
Acting: July 1, 2023 – January 3, 2025
Preceded byCheryl Johnson
Personal details
EducationUniversity of Colorado

Kevin F. McCumber (born 1979) is an American government official who has served as the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives since 2025. Previously, he was appointed acting clerk by Kevin McCarthy to replace Cheryl Johnson, who resigned during the 118th Congress.

Early life and education

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McCumber grew up in Germantown Hills, Illinois. He studied political science at the University of Colorado.[1]

Career

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McCumber worked as a House Page in 1996. He worked for the House clerk again from 2000 to 2006 in various roles. He returned in 2012, and was appointed as deputy clerk in 2021.[1] Following Cheryl Johnson's resignation on June 30, 2023, he was appointed as the interim Clerk of the United States House of Representatives by Kevin McCarthy.[2] He remained as acting clerk under Speaker Mike Johnson and officially became clerk at the beginning of the 119th Congress.

Personal life

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McCumber lives in Alexandria, Virginia.[1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "The Honorable Kevin F. McCumber". Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives. Archived from the original on July 5, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.
  2. ^ Fortinsky, Sarah (June 22, 2023). "House clerk who oversaw McCarthy's Speaker fight resigns". The Hill. Retrieved July 5, 2023.

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Government offices
Preceded by 37th Clerk of the United States House of Representatives
2023–present
Incumbent