Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives
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The Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives is an officer of the House with law enforcement, protocol, and administrative responsibilities.
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Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. House of Representatives | |
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Appointer | Elected by the House |
Term length | Two years |
Inaugural holder | Joseph Wheaton |
Website | Sergeant at Arms |
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The Sergeant at Arms is elected at the beginning of each Congress by the membership of the House.
They are known for announcing "Mister/Madam Speaker, the President of the United States" during the beginning of the State of the Union Address as the President enters the United States Capitol.