House Names Top Administrative and Security Leaders

Summary#

This resolution picks three top staff leaders for the U.S. House of Representatives. It names the Clerk, the Sergeant-at-Arms (head of security), and the Chief Administrative Officer (runs House operations). This is a routine step at the start of a new Congress. It does not change any laws or public programs.

• Chooses Kevin McCumber as Clerk of the House.
• Chooses William McFarland as Sergeant-at-Arms (security and protocol lead).
• Chooses Catherine Szpindor as Chief Administrative Officer (finance, tech, and support).
• Helps the House keep records, manage security, and run payroll and technology with confirmed leaders in place.
• Agreed to without objection on January 3, 2025.

What it means for you#

• Public and constituents
  • No direct change to your daily life.
  • The House can organize quickly, publish bills and votes, and keep doing casework and services for residents.
• Transparency and records
  • The Clerk’s office keeps the official list of bills, votes, and Members. This helps you see what the House is doing.
• Visitors to the Capitol
  • The Sergeant-at-Arms leads security. This supports safe access for tours, hearings, and events.
• House operations
  • The Chief Administrative Officer manages budgets, staff support, IT systems, and other services so Member offices keep running.

Expenses#

Estimated annual cost: no new costs; uses existing House funds.

• These jobs already exist. The resolution only names who fills them.
• Salaries and office operations are paid from the House’s regular budget.
• No change to taxes or federal programs.

Proponents' View#

• Puts key leaders in place so the House can function from day one.
• Supports accurate public records and smooth publication of bills and votes.
• Ensures clear responsibility for safety at the Capitol.
• Routine, noncontroversial step; the House agreed without objection.

Opponents' View#

No publicly available information.