Kevin McCumber
American government official (born 1979)
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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.
Kevin McCumber | |
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| 37th Clerk of the United States House of Representatives | |
| Assumed office July 1, 2023 Acting: July 1, 2023 – January 3, 2025 | |
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| Preceded by | Cheryl Johnson |
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| Born | 1979 (age 46–47) |
| Education | University of Colorado Denver (BA) |
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 118th Congress and was elected clerk at the beginning of the 119th Congress.[2]
Personal life
McCumber lives in Alexandria, Virginia.[2]
