New deputy speaker house of representatives

You're referring to the recent appointment of a new Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives in the United States!

As of January 3, 2023, the new Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives is Rep. Kathy Manning (D-NC). She was elected to this position by her colleagues in the House Democratic Caucus.

Rep. Manning, a Democrat from North Carolina, has been serving in the House since 2021. She is a lawyer and a former executive director of the Jewish Federation of Raleigh-Cary. As Deputy Speaker, she will play a key role in helping to manage the legislative agenda and preside over debates on the House floor.

It's worth noting that the Deputy Speaker is the second-highest-ranking official in the House, after the Speaker of the House. The Deputy Speaker assumes the duties of the Speaker if the Speaker is absent or unable to perform their duties.

Would you like to know more about Rep. Manning's background, her legislative priorities, or her role as Deputy Speaker?