Kevin McCumber

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Kevin McCumber
37th Clerk of the United States House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office July 1, 2023 Acting: July 1, 2023 – January 3, 2025
Preceded by	Cheryl Johnson
Personal details
Born	1979 (age 45–46)
Education	University of Colorado, Denver (BA)

Kevin F. McCumber (born 1979) is an American government official who has served as the 37th clerk of the United States House of Representatives since 2025. He previously served as acting clerk from 2023 to 2025, being appointed by Kevin McCarthy following the resignation of Cheryl Johnson.

Early life and education

McCumber grew up in Germantown Hills, Illinois. He studied political science at the University of Colorado, Denver. ^{[1] [2]}

Career

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. ^[2] Following Cheryl Johnson's resignation on June 30, 2023, he was appointed as acting Clerk of the United States House of Representatives by Kevin McCarthy. ^[3] He remained as acting clerk under Speaker Mike Johnson for the duration of the 119th Congress and was elected clerk at the beginning of the 119th Congress. ^[2]

Personal life

McCumber lives in Alexandria, Virginia. ^[2]

References

1. https://www.congress.gov/117/chrg/CHRG-117hhrg48603/CHRG-117hhrg48603.pdf ^{[ bare URL PDF ]}
2. "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.
3. Fortinsky, Sarah (June 22, 2023). "House clerk who oversaw McCarthy's Speaker fight resigns". The Hill . Archived from the original on July 5, 2023. Retrieved July 5, 2023.

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Government offices
Preceded by Cheryl Johnson	Clerk of the United States House of Representatives 2023–present	Incumbent