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Lisa McClain
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| Chair of the House Republican Conference | |
| Assumed office January 3, 2025 |
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| Leader | Mike Johnson |
| Preceded by | Elise Stefanik |
| Secretary of the House Republican Conference | |
| In office January 3, 2023 – January 3, 2025 |
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| Leader | Kevin McCarthy Mike Johnson |
| Preceded by | Richard Hudson |
| Succeeded by | Erin Houchin |
| Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Michigan |
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| Assumed office January 3, 2021 |
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| Preceded by | Paul Mitchell |
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Lisa Carmella Iovannisci
April 7, 1966 Stockbridge, Michigan, U.S. |
| Political party | Republican |
| Spouse | Michael McClain |
| Children | 4 |
| Education | Lansing Community College Northwood University (BBA) |
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Lisa Carmella McClain (born April 7, 1966) is an American politician. She has served as a U.S. representative for Michigan since 2021. Currently, she represents Michigan's 9th congressional district. McClain is a member of the Republican Party. She holds a leadership role in Congress as the Chair of the House Republican Conference.
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Early Life and Education
Lisa McClain grew up in Stockbridge, Michigan. She finished high school there in 1984. After high school, she went to Lansing Community College. Later, she earned a degree in Business Administration from Northwood University.
Before becoming a politician, McClain worked for American Express for 11 years. She also worked for the Hantz Group.
Serving in the U.S. House of Representatives
Lisa McClain represents Michigan in the United States House of Representatives. This is where laws are made for the country.
How She Was Elected
2020 Election
In 2020, the previous Congressman, Paul Mitchell, decided to retire. Lisa McClain then decided to run for his seat. She won the primary election for the Republican Party. Then, she won the general election in November. Former President Donald Trump supported her campaign.
2022 Election
In 2022, Lisa McClain ran for re-election. She won again, representing a new district in Michigan. President Donald Trump also supported her in this election.
Her Work in Congress
As a U.S. Representative, Lisa McClain works on important issues. She has sponsored resolutions, which are formal statements or decisions made by Congress. For example, in 2023, she sponsored a resolution about another representative.
Committees She Serves On
Members of Congress work in groups called committees. These groups focus on different topics. Lisa McClain serves on several important committees:
- Committee on Armed Services: This committee deals with the military and national defense.
- Committee on the Budget: This committee focuses on how the government spends money.
- Committee on Education and the Workforce: This committee works on issues related to schools, colleges, and jobs.
- Committee on Oversight and Accountability: This committee checks how government agencies are working. She is the Chair of the Subcommittee on Health Care and Financial Services.
Groups She Belongs To
Lisa McClain is also part of different groups within Congress. These groups, called caucuses, bring together members who share similar interests or goals.
- Republican Main Street Partnership
- Republican Study Committee
- House Republican Conference
- Congressional Taiwan Caucus
Her Views on Key Issues
Government Spending
McClain has voted on several important laws about government spending. She voted against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021. She also voted against the Inflation Reduction Act in 2022. However, she voted to pass the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which helped manage the country's debt.
Healthcare
McClain has worked on improving healthcare access. She helped introduce a bill called the Patient Advocate Tracker Act. This bill aimed to help veterans get more information about patient support. President Joe Biden signed this bill into law in 2022.
Veterans
McClain has supported laws to help veterans. One bill she supported was signed into law by President Biden in 2021.
Gun Control
In 2022, McClain voted against the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act. This law aimed to reduce gun violence.
Personal Life
Lisa McClain is married to Michael McClain. They have four children. The family lives in Romeo, Michigan. She is a Roman Catholic. McClain has also helped raise money for multiple sclerosis treatment.
See also
In Spanish: Lisa McClain para niños
- Women in the United States House of Representatives
