State: South Dakota

Committees in the 118th Congress: Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry; Commerce, Science, and Transportation; Finance.

Current Leadership Position: Senate Majority Leader

Biography: John Thune has been serving as a U.S. Senator from South Dakota since 2005. Born on January 7, 1961, in Pierre, South Dakota, he grew up in Murdo. Thune earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business from Biola University in 1983 and a Master of Business Administration from the University of South Dakota in 1984.

Before his Senate tenure, Thune served as South Dakota's at-large U.S. Representative from 1997 to 2003. He also held roles as a legislative aide to U.S. Senator Jim Abdnor and as the executive director of the South Dakota Republican Party.

In the Senate, Thune has been a prominent advocate for agriculture, transportation, and fiscal responsibility. He has held various leadership positions, including Senate Republican Conference Chair and Majority Whip. In November 2024, Thune was elected as Senate Majority Leader, succeeding Mitch McConnell.

Thune resides in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, with his wife, Kimberley. They have two daughters and several grandchildren. In his free time, he enjoys hunting, running, and spending time with his family.

State: Wyoming

Committee Assignments in the 118th Congress:

• Energy and Natural Resources (Ranking Member)
• Foreign Relations
• Subcommittee on Multilateral International Development, Multilateral Institutions, and International Economic, Energy, and Environmental Policy (Ranking Member)
• Subcommittee on Europe and Regional Security Cooperation
• Subcommittee on Africa and Global Health Policy
• Finance
• Subcommittee on Energy, Natural Resources, and Infrastructure
• Subcommittee on Health Care
• Subcommittee on International Trade, Customs, and Global Competitiveness

Current Leadership Position: Senate Majority Whip

Biography: John Barrasso has been serving as a U.S. Senator from Wyoming since 2007. Born on July 21, 1952, in Reading, Pennsylvania, he earned a Bachelor of Science and a Doctor of Medicine from Georgetown University. Before his Senate tenure, Barrasso practiced as an orthopedic surgeon in Casper, Wyoming, and served in the Wyoming State Senate from 2003 to 2007.

In the U.S. Senate, Barrasso has been a leading advocate for energy development, healthcare reform, and fiscal responsibility. He has held various leadership positions, including Chairman of the Senate Republican Conference. In November 2024, Barrasso was elected as Senate Majority Whip, the second-highest-ranking position in the Senate Republican leadership.

Barrasso resides in Casper, Wyoming. He is a father and has been actively involved in his community, including serving as President of the Wyoming Medical Society and as a board member of the Wyoming Medical Center.

State: Arkansas

Committee Assignments in the 118th Congress:

• Armed Services
• Judiciary
• Joint Economic Committee
• Select Committee on Intelligence

Current Leadership Position: Chairman of the Senate Intelligence Committee

Biography: Tom Cotton has been serving as a U.S. Senator from Arkansas since 2015. Born on May 13, 1977, in Dardanelle, Arkansas, he graduated from Harvard University with a Bachelor of Arts in Government and later earned a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School. After completing his education, Cotton served as an infantry officer in the U.S. Army, with tours in Iraq and Afghanistan.

Before his Senate tenure, Cotton represented Arkansas's 4th Congressional District in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2013 to 2015. In the Senate, he has been a strong advocate for national security, military affairs, and foreign policy. In November 2024, Cotton was selected to chair the Senate Intelligence Committee, overseeing the nation's intelligence agencies and operations.

Cotton resides in Little Rock, Arkansas, with his wife, Anna, and their two children. He is known for his commitment to public service and his focus on issues related to defense and security.

State: West Virginia

Committee Assignments in the 118th Congress:

• Appropriations
• Subcommittee on Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies
• Subcommittee on Defense
• Subcommittee on Homeland Security (Ranking Member)
• Environment and Public Works (Ranking Member)
• Commerce, Science, and Transportation
• Rules and Administration

Current Leadership Position: Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee

Biography: Shelley Moore Capito has been serving as a U.S. Senator from West Virginia since 2015, becoming the first woman elected to the U.S. Senate from the state. Born on November 26, 1953, in Glen Dale, West Virginia, she earned a Bachelor of Science in Zoology from Duke University and a Master of Education from the University of Virginia.

Before her Senate tenure, Capito served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 2001 to 2015, representing West Virginia's 2nd Congressional District. She also served in the West Virginia House of Delegates from 1997 to 2001. In the Senate, Capito has been a strong advocate for infrastructure development, energy policy, and broadband expansion. As the Ranking Member of the Senate Environment and Public Works Committee, she plays a key role in shaping legislation related to environmental regulations and public infrastructure projects.

Capito resides in Charleston, West Virginia, with her husband, Charles L. Capito Jr. They have three children and several grandchildren. She is known for her bipartisan approach to legislation and her commitment to addressing the needs of West Virginians.

State: Louisiana

District: 4th Congressional District

Committee Assignments in the 118th Congress:

• Judiciary
• Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice (Chair)
• Armed Services
• Subcommittee on Seapower and Projection Forces
• Subcommittee on Tactical Air and Land Forces

Current Leadership Position: Speaker of the U.S. House of Representatives

Biography: Mike Johnson has been serving as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 4th Congressional District since 2017. Born on January 30, 1972, in Shreveport, Louisiana, he earned a Bachelor of Business Administration from Louisiana State University and a Juris Doctor from the Paul M. Hebert Law Center at Louisiana State University.

Before his congressional tenure, Johnson practiced constitutional law and served as a professor at Louisiana College. He was also a member of the Louisiana House of Representatives from 2015 to 2017. In the U.S. House, Johnson has been a strong advocate for conservative principles, focusing on issues such as religious freedom, national defense, and limited government. In October 2023, he was elected as the 56th Speaker of the House, succeeding Kevin McCarthy.

Johnson resides in Benton, Louisiana, with his wife, Kelly, and their four children. He is known for his commitment to his faith and his dedication to public service.

State: Louisiana

District: 1st Congressional District

Committee Assignments in the 118th Congress:

• Energy and Commerce
• Subcommittee on Communications and Technology
• Subcommittee on Energy
• Subcommittee on Health

Current Leadership Position: House Majority Leader

Biography: Steve Scalise has been serving as the U.S. Representative for Louisiana's 1st Congressional District since 2008. Born on October 6, 1965, in New Orleans, Louisiana, he graduated from Archbishop Rummel High School and earned a Bachelor of Science in Computer Science from Louisiana State University.

Before his congressional tenure, Scalise served in the Louisiana House of Representatives from 1996 to 2008 and briefly in the Louisiana State Senate in 2008. In the U.S. House, he has been a strong advocate for conservative policies, focusing on issues such as energy independence, fiscal responsibility, and national security. Scalise has held various leadership positions, including House Majority Whip from 2014 to 2018 and House Minority Whip from 2019 to 2022. In November 2022, he was elected as House Majority Leader for the 118th Congress.

Scalise resides in Jefferson, Louisiana, with his wife, Jennifer, and their two children. He is known for his resilience, notably surviving a shooting during a congressional baseball practice in 2017 and returning to Congress after a remarkable recovery.

State: Minnesota

District: 6th Congressional District

Committee Assignments in the 118th Congress:

• Financial Services
• Subcommittee on Digital Assets, Financial Technology, and Inclusion
• Subcommittee on Capital Markets

Current Leadership Position: House Majority Whip

Biography: Tom Emmer has been serving as the U.S. Representative for Minnesota's 6th Congressional District since 2015. Born on March 3, 1961, in South Bend, Indiana, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Alaska Fairbanks and a Juris Doctor from William Mitchell College of Law.

Before his congressional tenure, Emmer served in the Minnesota House of Representatives from 2005 to 2011 and was the Republican nominee for Governor of Minnesota in 2010. In the U.S. House, he has been a strong advocate for conservative policies, focusing on issues such as fiscal responsibility, regulatory reform, and economic growth. Emmer has held various leadership positions, including Chairman of the National Republican Congressional Committee from 2019 to 2023. In November 2022, he was elected as House Majority Whip for the 118th Congress.

Emmer resides in Delano, Minnesota, with his wife, Jacquie, and their seven children.

State: Michigan

District: 9th Congressional District

Committee Assignments in the 118th Congress:

• Oversight and Accountability
• Armed Services
• Education and the Workforce
• Budget

Current Leadership Position: Chair of the House Republican Conference

Biography: Lisa McClain has been serving as the U.S. Representative for Michigan's 9th Congressional District since 2021. Born on April 7, 1966, in Stockbridge, Michigan, she earned a Bachelor of Arts in Business Administration from Northwood University. Before her congressional tenure, McClain had a successful career in the financial services industry, serving as a senior executive at a major firm.

In the U.S. House, McClain has been a strong advocate for conservative policies, focusing on issues such as fiscal responsibility, national security, and education reform. She has served on several key committees, including Oversight and Accountability, Armed Services, Education and the Workforce, and Budget. In November 2024, McClain was elected as Chair of the House Republican Conference, becoming the fourth-ranking Republican in the House leadership.

McClain resides in Romeo, Michigan, with her husband, Mike, and their four children.

State: New York

Committee Assignments in the 118th Congress:

• Rules and Administration
• Select Committee on Intelligence (Ex Officio)

Current Leadership Position: Senate Majority Leader

Biography: Chuck Schumer has been serving as a U.S. Senator from New York since 1999. Born on November 23, 1950, in Brooklyn, New York, he graduated as valedictorian from James Madison High School. Schumer earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Harvard College in 1971 and a Juris Doctor from Harvard Law School in 1974.

Before his Senate tenure, Schumer served in the New York State Assembly from 1975 to 1980 and in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1981 to 1999. In the Senate, he has been a prominent advocate for issues such as healthcare reform, economic development, and consumer protection. Schumer has held various leadership positions, including Chair of the Democratic Senatorial Campaign Committee and Senate Minority Leader. In January 2021, he became the first New Yorker and first Jewish person to serve as Senate Majority Leader.

Schumer resides in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife, Iris Weinshall. They have two children.

State: Illinois

Committee Assignments in the 118th Congress:

• Judiciary (Chair)
• Appropriations
• Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry

Current Leadership Position: Senate Majority Whip

Biography: Dick Durbin has been serving as a U.S. Senator from Illinois since 1997. Born on November 21, 1944, in East St. Louis, Illinois, he earned a Bachelor of Science from Georgetown University's School of Foreign Service in 1966 and a Juris Doctor from Georgetown University Law Center in 1969.

Before his Senate tenure, Durbin served in the U.S. House of Representatives from 1983 to 1997, representing Illinois's 20th Congressional District. In the Senate, he has been a prominent advocate for issues such as immigration reform, healthcare, and civil rights. Durbin has held various leadership positions, including Senate Minority Whip and Senate Majority Whip. He also serves as Chair of the Senate Judiciary Committee, overseeing matters related to the federal judiciary and criminal justice.

Durbin resides in Springfield, Illinois, with his wife, Loretta. They have three children.

State: New York

District: 8th Congressional District

Committee Assignments in the 118th Congress:

• Judiciary
• Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, and the Internet
• Subcommittee on Antitrust, Commercial, and Administrative Law
• Budget

Current Leadership Position: House Minority Leader

Biography: Hakeem Jeffries has been serving as the U.S. Representative for New York's 8th Congressional District since 2013. Born on August 4, 1970, in Brooklyn, New York, he earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Binghamton University, a Master of Public Policy from Georgetown University, and a Juris Doctor from New York University School of Law.

Before his congressional tenure, Jeffries served in the New York State Assembly from 2007 to 2012. In the U.S. House, he has been a strong advocate for criminal justice reform, affordable housing, and economic development. Jeffries has held various leadership positions, including Chair of the House Democratic Caucus from 2019 to 2023. In November 2022, he was elected as House Minority Leader for the 118th Congress, becoming the first African American to lead a major party in either chamber of Congress.

Jeffries resides in Brooklyn, New York, with his wife, Kennisandra, and their two sons.

State: Massachusetts

District: 5th Congressional District

Committee Assignments in the 118th Congress:

• Appropriations
• Subcommittee on Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies
• Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

Current Leadership Position: House Minority Whip

Biography: Katherine Clark has been serving as the U.S. Representative for Massachusetts's 5th Congressional District since 2013. Born on July 17, 1963, in New Haven, Connecticut, she earned a Bachelor of Arts from St. Lawrence University, a Juris Doctor from Cornell Law School, and a Master of Public Administration from Harvard University's Kennedy School of Government.

Before her congressional tenure, Clark served in the Massachusetts House of Representatives from 2008 to 2011 and the Massachusetts Senate from 2011 to 2013. In the U.S. House, she has been a strong advocate for issues such as education, women's rights, and gun violence prevention. Clark has held various leadership positions, including Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus from 2019 to 2021 and Assistant Speaker from 2021 to 2023. In November 2022, she was elected as House Minority Whip for the 118th Congress, becoming the second-highest-ranking Democrat in the House.

Clark resides in Revere, Massachusetts, with her husband, Rodney, and their three children. She is known for her commitment to public service and her dedication to representing the interests of her constituents.

State: California

District: 33rd Congressional District

Committee Assignments in the 118th Congress:

• Appropriations
• Subcommittee on Defense
• Subcommittee on Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

Current Leadership Position: House Democratic Caucus Chair

Biography: Pete Aguilar has been serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 33rd Congressional District since 2015. Born on June 19, 1979, in Fontana, California, he earned a Bachelor of Science in Government and Business Administration from the University of Redlands.

Before his congressional tenure, Aguilar served as the Mayor of Redlands, California, from 2010 to 2014, and was a member of the Redlands City Council from 2006 to 2014. In the U.S. House, he has been a strong advocate for issues such as immigration reform, infrastructure development, and veterans' affairs. Aguilar has held various leadership positions, including Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus from 2021 to 2023. In November 2022, he was elected as House Democratic Caucus Chair for the 118th Congress, becoming the highest-ranking Latino in Congress.

Aguilar resides in Redlands, California, with his wife, Alisha, and their two sons. He is known for his commitment to public service and his dedication to representing the interests of his constituents.