Kevin McCumber

Kevin F. McCumber (born 1979) is an American government official who has served as the Clerk of the United States House of Representatives since 2025. Previously, he was appointed acting clerk by Kevin McCarthy to replace Cheryl Johnson, who resigned during the 118th Congress.

Kevin McCumber
37th Clerk of the United States House of Representatives
Incumbent
Assumed office July 1, 2023 Acting: July 1, 2023 – January 3, 2025
Preceded by	Cheryl Johnson
Personal details
Born	1979 (age 45–46)
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 and officially became clerk at the beginning of the 119th Congress.

Personal life

McCumber lives in Alexandria, Virginia.^[2]