Paul Ryan
Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from 2015 to 2019 / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Paul Davis Ryan (born January 29, 1970) is an American politician. He was the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives from October 29, 2015 to January 3, 2019. He was a member of U.S. House of Representatives from 1999 to 2019. He was also the House Budget Committee chairman.
Paul Ryan | |
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62nd Speaker of the United States House of Representatives | |
In office October 29, 2015 – January 3, 2019 | |
President | Barack Obama Donald Trump |
Preceded by | John Boehner |
Succeeded by | Nancy Pelosi |
Member of the U.S. House of Representatives from Wisconsin's 1st district | |
In office January 3, 1999 – January 3, 2019 | |
Preceded by | Mark Neumann |
Succeeded by | Bryan Steil |
Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee | |
In office January 3, 2015 – October 29, 2015 | |
Preceded by | Dave Camp |
Succeeded by | Sam Johnson (Acting) |
Chairman of the House Budget Committee | |
In office January 3, 2011 – January 3, 2015 | |
Preceded by | John Spratt |
Succeeded by | Tom Price |
Personal details | |
Born | Paul Davis Ryan (1970-01-29) January 29, 1970 (age 54) Janesville, Wisconsin, U.S. |
Political party | Republican |
Spouse(s) | Janna Little |
Children | 3 |
Alma mater | Miami University |
Website | Speaker.gov House website Paul Ryan on Twitter |
Ryan also served as Chairman of the House Budget Committee from 2011 to 2015. He was the Republican Party nominee for Vice President in the 2012 election. On October 22, 2015, Ryan said he was going to run for Speaker of the United States to succeed John Boehner. He was elected on October 29 and shortly afterwards became speaker. As Speaker, Ryan helped launch the House passing of the American Health Care Act.
Ryan announced his retirement from Congress on April 11, 2018.[1][2][3]