Washington, D.C. – Today, Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16), issued the following statement congratulating Kevin McCumber on his formal appointment by Speaker of the House Mike Johnson, to serve as the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives.
“I am thrilled that Kevin McCumber was selected to serve as the new Clerk of the House of Representatives for the 119th Congress,” said Rep. LaHood. “Kevin grew up in Woodford County, in Illinois’ 16th Congressional District. From a young age, Mr. McCumber showed a faithful commitment to our country. In 1996, he was nominated to participate in the United States House of Representatives Page program for high school students. After a combined 20 years on Capitol Hill serving in the Clerk’s office, I have no doubt he has the experience and skillset required to serve the House of Representatives in this role. I am proud and honored to have a native son of Central Illinois selected for this very important position.”
Background:
Mr. McCumber is originally from Illinois’ 16th Congressional District, growing up in Germantown Hills and graduating from Metamora Township High School.
Mr. McCumber was nominated for the Congressional Page Program by former Congressman Ray LaHood. After serving as a Page in the United States House of Representatives, he worked as a 911 dispatcher for the Woodford County Sheriff’s Department. He then returned to work on Capitol Hill in the House Clerk’s office for seven years before attending the University of Colorado and working for the Lakewood Police Department outside of Denver. In 2012, he returned to Washington, D.C. and has since worked in the House Clerk’s office.
In June 2023, Mr. McCumber was sworn in as Acting Clerk of the House. He held this position until he was formally appointed by Speaker Johnson in the 119th Congress.
The House Clerk plays an important role in the functioning of the House of Representatives. They are responsible for overseeing a staff of over 200 employees, calling Members-elect to order at the start of each Congress, and play a critical role in electing a Speaker of the House. House Clerks prepare and print the House Journal after each session of Congress, certify the passage of all bills and joint resolutions, and receive messages from the President of the United States when the House is not in session.
