[119], As of October 2021, McCarthy had voted in line with President Joe Biden's stated position 15% of the time. 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During the second impeachment trial of Donald Trump, Congresswoman Jaime Herrera Beutler said that Trump said to McCarthy during the ongoing attack on the Capitol by rioters: "Well, Kevin, I guess these people are more upset about the election than you are. In 2018, Kevin was elected House Republican Leader, which he served before being elected Speaker of the House in January 2023. Recent Votes 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 In Washington, Kevin fights every day for the constituents of Californias 20th District, which includes parts of Kern, Fresno, Tulare, and Kings counties, and for the future of America with the simple promise: to have the courage to lead with the wisdom to listen. Through the Commitment to America that he spearheaded, he and his House Republican colleagues will work to cut out-of-control government spending, create good-paying jobs, promote American energy independence with American jobs, and fight for individual liberty, an efficient and effective government, and a vibrant civil society. McCarthy was born in Bakersfield, California. [135], After the 2018 midterm elections, in which Democrats won a majority in the House, McCarthy said that Democrats should not investigate Trump. [13][14], McCarthy was born on January 26, 1965, in Bakersfield, California,[15] the son of Roberta Darlene (ne Palladino),[16] a homemaker, and Owen McCarthy,[17][18] an assistant city fire chief. For the California State Assembly member, see, Articles and topics related to Kevin McCarthy, California's delegation(s) to the 110thpresent, Unsuccessful 2015 candidacy for speaker of the House. ", "Report Says Saudi-hired Lobbyists Give Millions to Influence US Congress", "Following the Money: Why is the Saudi Lobby so Powerful in America? CNN. [149], On May 19, 2021, McCarthy and all the other Republican House leaders in the 117th Congress voted against establishing the January 6 commission. He called on former Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey to testify before Congress on the matter. [57], In December 2017, McCarthy voted for the House Republican tax legislation. His predecessor, Eric Cantor, was named minority whip. By a 216-212 vote, McCarthy, first elected in 2006, defeated New York Democrat Hakeem Jeffries for the job. Republican Rep. Kevin McCarthy Chris Somodevilla/Getty Images. [29], McCarthy was elected to the California State Assembly in 2002. Kevin Owen McCarthy (born January 26, 1965) is an American politician who is the 55th and current speaker of the United States House of Representatives, serving since January 7, 2023. That graduating student wasn't then-senior Kevin McCarthy, the California Republican who on Saturday became the House speaker for the 118th US Congress, a powerful position that puts him second. Looking somewhat . At the age of 21, Kevin started his own small business, Kevin Os Deli, from the ground up. [182], In July 2018, House Democrats called for a floor vote that sought to abolish U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). When he assumed the position in July 2014, he had served only seven years, six months and 29 days, the least experience of any floor leader in the House's history by more than a year. This was the most divisive fight for the U.S. speaker of the House in 100 years. [127] McCarthy supports the Hyde Amendment (a provision, annually renewed by Congress since 1976, that bans federal funds for abortion, except to save the life of the woman, or if the pregnancy arises from incest or rape), and in 2011 co-sponsored a bill, the "No Taxpayer Funding for Abortion Act", to make the Hyde Amendment permanent. [113] McCarthy also said that the scope of any investigation should include other events of political violence, which was possible with the terms negotiated. As he worked hard, hired employees, and enjoyed success in his community, he soon learnedas all small business owners dothat the margins are thin, the hours are long, and that often Sacramento and Washington are obstacles, not aids, to success. [6][76], McCarthy has been a strong supporter of Donald Trump since 2016. He will continue to fight for a strong, fiscally responsible, and free America where every person has the ability to achieve the American dream. The bill provides $5 million for a "blockchain pilot program", facilitating sharing data between doctors and scientists researching such diseases. At the age of 21, Kevin started his own small business, Kevin Os Deli, from the ground up. He was selected by his caucus to lead a House that is expected to be one of the . In 1995, he was head of the California chapter of Young . On November 17, 2010, the House Republican Conference selected McCarthy to be the House majority whip in the 112th Congress. Courtesy Marshall Dillard It's the district McCarthy represents as one of the most powerful Republican lawmakers in the country. [4][5], After Republicans lost the majority in the 2018 midterm elections, and Speaker Paul Ryan retired, McCarthy was elected minority leader in January 2019,[6] making him the first California Republican to hold the post. His response: "Maybe. [27] McCarthy won his first election in 2000, as a Kern Community College District trustee. [160] McCarthy believes that younger voters are worried about climate change and cautioned that Republicans are risking their viability in elections over the long term by ignoring or denying the issue. [208] He had unexpectedly dropped out of the race for Speaker of the House shortly before the allegations surfaced. Hyde. [41], McCarthy defeated Democratic nominee Marisa Wood, winning reelection in 2022 with 67.2% of the vote.[42]. Kevin McCarthy Diving Coach. [154][155] He was a major opponent of President Barack Obama's Clean Power Plan to reduce emissions of greenhouse gas from coal-fired power plants. This is a commentary by John A. Tures, a professor . [71] Several days later, McCarthy apologized for the remarks and said the Benghazi panel was not a political initiative. Get any of our free daily email newsletters news headlines, opinion, e-edition, obituaries and more. This marked the first time since the December 1923 speaker election that the first ballot did not produce a speaker. [169], McCarthy voiced support for Hong Kong protesters. 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Labrador running for House majority leader post", "Can Kevin McCarthy instill a California mind-set in his House GOP colleagues? The letter in effect requests a "major disaster declaration" across several counties affected by the fires; such a designation would "free up more federal relief" aimed at local governments and individuals affected. 1 and No. McCarthy released a statement that read in part, "Today, President Trump committed to helping elect Republicans in the House and Senate in 2022". [121], On May 12, 2022, the January 6 Committee subpoenaed McCarthy and Republican representatives Jim Jordan, Mo Brooks, Scott Perry and Andy Biggs. Regrettably, I am unable to reply to any email from constituents outside of the district. Changes to Office of Congressional Ethics was one of the concessions made to secure enough votes to elect Rep. Kevin McCarthy as House speaker. In nominating McCarthy for speaker, Rep. Warren Davidson, R-Ohio, acknowledged McCarthy's opponents don't trust him. While at school, he interned for Congressman Bill Thomas and later became a member of Congressman Thomass staff. "[170], In January 2020, after the United States assassinated Iranian General Qasem Soleimani, McCarthy criticized Nancy Pelosi for "defending" Soleimani. Republican leader John Boehner appointed him chair of the Republican platform committee during the committee's meetings in Minneapolis in August 2008, which produced the Republican Party Platform for 2008. [204] McCarthy also suggested that Google was biased against Republicans due to short-lived vandalism of the English Wikipedia entry on the California Republican Party being automatically indexed in Google search results. McCarthy specified to Katko what he and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell wanted, and got almost everything he asked for. [175][177][178] The House Republican leadership's decision to hold a vote on the legislation before receiving a budget-impact analysis from the nonpartisan Congressional Budget Office was controversial. [64] But McCarthy said, "Everybody thought Hillary Clinton was unbeatable, right? McCarthy. Redistricting before the 2012 election resulted in McCarthy's district being renumbered as the 23rd. [22] McCarthy is the first Republican in his immediate family, as his parents were members of the Democratic Party. After McCarthy's election on the 15th ballot, he administered the oath to all members elect early Saturday morning. Note that the salary index for a given time period does not necessarily reflect exactly who is on staff at the present time. [77] As minority leader, he remained a close Trump ally, keeping the Republican caucus unified in support of Trump and against his impeachment on two articles of impeachment arising from the Trump-Ukraine scandal. The aide, Chad Gilmartin, now works for House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy. [165], McCarthy received donations from pro-Israel groups in the 2018 United States elections. He has been appointed to and served on numerous legislative and executive committees. Phone: (202) 225-2915 After Boehner, Could the House Get Even Less Climate Friendly? 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"[101] She was not called as a witness but her statement was included in the impeachment documents. The funds will go toward reducing lanes of Folsom Boulevard between 58th and 65th streets "to calm traffic and reduce conflict points," McCarty's office said in a news release. [143] Republicans have criticized McCarthy for inconsistent statements about Trump after the attack. The empowerment of far-right House members in recent days has raised the risk of contentious, high-stakes negotiations [11][12], Two months after Republicans gained a thin House majority in the 2022 House elections, McCarthy was the Republican nominee for speaker when the 118th Congress convened in January 2023. After being elected to the California State Assembly in 2002 and serving as Assembly Republican Leader, Kevin was elected to Congress in 2006 and was appointed Chief Deputy Whip before being elected as House Majority Whip in 2010. EMA's new location. The Washington Capitals have named Kevin McCarthy as an assistant coach, senior vice president and general manager Brian MacLellan announced today. McCarthy responded, "Who the fuck do you think you are talking to?" But his offer to allow the hard-line House Freedom Caucus to select three of the nine . When Kevin is not in Washington working for the constituents of Californias 23rd District and for the future of America, he is home in Bakersfield with his wife Judy and two children Connor and Meghan. Kevin McCarthy and Marshall Dillard in 1992. Please enter your zip code to verify residency and go to the next step: Go To Next Step If you do not know the four digit +4 extension for your zip code, please check the U.S. He attended California State University, Bakersfield, while working as a firefighter. It remains an open question whether Republican leader Kevin McCarthy will have the votes to become Speaker. [207], In October 2015, McCarthy was accused of having an affair with Representative Renee Ellmers. McCarthy was reelected to an eighth term with 62.1% of the vote, to Democratic challenger and United States Air Force veteran Kim Mangone's 37.9%. His house is luxurious from the inside and has a wine cellar, tennis court, two indoor pools, 10 bedrooms, and 12 bathrooms. This district was as heavily Republican as its predecessor, and McCarthy won a fourth term with 73.2% of the vote vs. 26.8% for independent, No Party Preference (NPP) opponent, Terry Phillips. [114] In June 2021, after Pelosi announced the creation of a select committee to investigate the Capitol attack that would include five Republican members, McCarthy threatened to remove Republicans from committee assignments if they participated. "[118], In August 2021, after the House Select Committee on the January 6 Attack asked telecommunications and social media companies to retain certain records, McCarthy said that if the companies "turn over private information" to the committee, they would be "in violation of federal law and subject to losing their ability to operate in the United States", and that a future Republican legislative majority would hold them "fully accountable". [143] On January 13, McCarthy said that Trump "bears responsibility for Wednesday's attack on Congress by mob rioters. Congressman Kevin McCarthy proudly serves Californias 20th District and is currently the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives. He described investigations of Trump as a "small agenda" and that "America's too great of a nation to have such a small agenda." [93], On January 6, 2021, hours after the attack on the Capitol, McCarthy voted against certifying Biden's win in two states. Kevin McCarthy attended California State University at Bakersfield to obtain both an undergraduate degree as well as complete post-graduate studies. [94][95] Cook Political Report House editor Dave Wasserman later reported that McCarthy had told him on several occasions before this vote that he knew Biden had won. Coaching Experience Assistant Coach, Cornell University (2019 - Present) Head Coach, Community Rowing Inc. (2018-2019) Volunteer Assistant Coach, College Rep. Kevin McCarthy finally won the House speaker's gavel in the early hours of Saturday morning after 15 rounds of voting, the most since 1859. [35], No party put up a challenger, and McCarthy won a third term with 98.8% of the vote, with opposition coming only from a write-in candidate.[36]. With House. "No one should be treated as disrespectfully as they are. [191], On October 23, 2018, McCarthy tweeted that Democratic donors businessman George Soros, businessman Tom Steyer and former New York Mayor Mike Bloomberg were trying to "buy" the upcoming election. Postal Service website for more information. Office of the Clerk, U.S. House of Representatives - Kevin McCarthy Member Profiles Kevin McCarthy Kevin McCarthy California (CA) - 23rd, Republican Hometown: Bakersfield Oath of Office: Jan. 03, 2021 Share Overview & Contact Committee and Subcommittee Assignments There are no Committee assignments. "[164] When asked about the comment, McCarthy's spokesman said, "the idea that McCarthy would assert this is absurd and false." [79] In 2020, McCarthy was asked about Trump's false claims that Joe Scarborough (an MSNBC host and former Republican congressman) was linked to the death of a staff member; a few House Republicans criticized Trump for his use of inflammatory and false rhetoric, but McCarthy declined to take a position. [27] Thomas has since criticized McCarthy in numerous interviews. [75] McCarthy and Ellmers have denied the allegation. This member of Congress has also worked as a congressional staffer. After a chaotic four days and 15 rounds of voting to elect a speaker of the House, California Republican Kevin McCarthy finally emerged victorious early Saturday to convene a new Congress. With. "No one should go through what Kevin McCarthy is going through," the radio show host Ralph Bailey told his listeners on Thursday. Nearly four months after condemning Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene's comments on antisemitic conspiracy theories, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy is once again rejecting the Georgia Republican's rhetoric this time over her equating of COVID-19 safety measures with the treatment of Jews during the Holocaust.. [52], McCarthy has been under fire for avoiding meetings and town-hall events with constituents in his congressional district for years. [127], On September 17, 2020, McCarthy voted against House Resolution 908 to condemn racism against Asian-Americans related to the COVID-19 pandemic. [66][67][68][69] Some commentators described his remark as a classic "Kinsley gaffe" (defined as when a politician accidentally tells the truth). The grandson of a cattle rancher and the son of a firefighter, Kevin grew up a working-class family and is committed to preserving and promoting the American dream for hardworking Americans. [58] After the vote, he asked his constituents to "Come February, check your check, because that will be the pay raise of the vote for Donald Trump. H.Res.311 117th Congress (2021-2022) Electing a Member to certain standing committees of the House of Representatives. He was a two-term representative in the California State Assembly from 2002 to 2006, the last two years as minority leader. ", "McCarthy faces calls to resign over alleged joke about hitting Pelosi with gavel", "Rep. McCarthy threatens tech and telecom firms that comply with Jan.6 committee's request", "Does Your Member Of Congress Vote With Or Against Biden? Because she's untrustable. Phone: (202) 225-2915 WASHINGTON House Speaker Kevin McCarthy called on Democrats to engage in talks with . 988 is more than a number; it's a lifeline. It would also fund $8 million in matching grant money to be awarded every year for five years to local groups applying for research grants, as well as $10 million each year for five years to CARB-X, a U.S. Department of Health and Human Services public-private partnership. McCarthy and other House Republican leaders defended the legislation. For a 28-year-old, the environment is the No. Which pro-Israel groups do? Email Richard Baker 940-482-2102. [172] He signed a letter addressed to Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu that reaffirms "the unshakeable alliance between the United States and Israel". House Speaker Kevin McCarthy of California gestures toward the newly installed nameplate at his office after he was sworn in as speaker of the 118th Congress. Peyton Bolz Family and Consumer Sciences Teacher, FCCLA Sponsor. [46], Cantor lost the June 2014 primary for his seat in Congress, and announced he would step down from House leadership at the end of July. [152][155] He has opposed regulations on methane leaks from fossil-fuel drilling facilities, calling them "bureaucratic and unnecessary. [112], On May 18, 2021, McCarthy announced that he opposed the bipartisan agreement in the House to form an independent commission to investigate the Capitol attack. [156][157] In 2017, McCarthy led House Republican efforts to use the Congressional Review Act to undo a number of environmental regulations enacted during the Obama administration. [203] This warning was due to McCarthy's own Twitter default settings rather than any censorship from the platform. He won the three-way Republican primarythe real contest in this heavily Republican districtwith 85% of the vote. With Santos officially. Victoria Bice Assistant Softball Coach. When Republicans took control of the House in 2011, he became majority whip from 2011 until August 2014, when he was elected majority leader to replace the outgoing Eric Cantor, who was defeated in his primary election. [24] From the late 1990s until 2000, he was Thomas's district director. Hours: M-F 9:00am-6:00pm, Phone: (661) 327-3611 [192] He tweeted this a day after a pipe bomb was delivered to Soros's home. [163], On June 15, 2016, McCarthy told a group of Republicans, "There's two people I think Putin pays: Rohrabacher and Trump. And if we don't, we cannot go away" and need to get "more confrontational". [82] In August 2020, a federal judge dismissed McCarthy's lawsuit against Pelosi, ruling that the House has "absolute immunity from civil suit" under the Constitution's Speech or Debate Clause. [49][50], According to the University of Minnesota's Humphrey School of Public Affairs, McCarthy is the least-tenured majority leader in the history of the House of Representatives. [39], McCarthy was reelected to a seventh term with 64.3% of the vote to Democratic challenger Tatiana Matta's 35.7%.[40]. [181], Throughout 2018, McCarthy opposed efforts to codify the legal status of DREAMers after Trump suspended Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA), which provided temporary stay for undocumented immigrants brought to the U.S. as minors. In 2014, he was elected MajorityLeader in the House. Choose a Staff Member: . from Fordham. When the Biden administration withdrew from Afghanistan, McCarthy assailed Biden for the manner and execution of the withdrawal. Six House Republicans, including Reps. Andy Biggs . 2 issue. [99], A week after the attack, McCarthy delivered a speech in which he held Trump partially responsible for the riots. McCarthy and other House Republicans investigated Hillary Clinton for years over the 2012 Benghazi attack. [208], An October 2018 investigation documented how William "Bill" Wages, of McCarthy's brother-in-law's company Vortex Construction, has received $7.6 million since 2000 in no-bid and other prime federal contracts. Along with . [33][34], McCarthy was unopposed for a second term. 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R. 3233 117th Congress, 1st Session, "How Republicans voted on a commission to investigate the Jan. 6 Capitol riot". McCarthy told them, "it will be hard not to hit her with it, but I will bang it down. [email protected] Phone (909) 869-2821 Kevin McCarthy begins his third year as the assistant coach for the Cal Poly Pomona men's soccer team in 2022. The president was trying to get to the bottom, just as every American would want to know, why did we have this Russia hoax that actually started within Ukraine. House Speaker Paul Ryan's spokeswoman said Democrats "will now have the chance to stand with the majority of Americans who support ICE and vote for this resolution", or otherwise follow "extreme voices on the far left calling for abolishment of an agency that protects us". 84. Postal Service website for more information. Lincoln County receives grant for industrial park site. [115], In July 2021, the delta variant of the coronavirus prompted the Attending Physician of the United States Congress to reimpose a mask requirement in the House chamber. During the same call he also expressed a wish that tech companies such as Facebook and Twitter would strip some Republican lawmakers of their social media accounts. [120], On November 18, 2021, and into the early morning of November 19, McCarthy gave a record-breaking 8.5-hour speech on the House floor using the "magic minute", forcing a delay in the final vote on the Build Back Better Act. Kevin McCarthy Bio Adjunct [email protected] Phone number: 212.237.8034 Room number and address: 3508N Bio Kevin E. McCarthy received his A.B. [88][89] The Supreme Court declined to hear the case, on the basis that Texas lacked standing under Article III of the Constitution to challenge the results of an election held by another state. 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Republican Kevin McCarthy wrapped his first full week as House speaker in the most outwardly orderly way, with hardly a hint of the chaotic, rebellious fight it took for the Republicans to arrive . [211], McCarthy is a fan of the Los Angeles Dodgers.[212]. Schedule Wrestling: Roster Wrestling: News Staff Directory Student-Athlete Handbook Athletic Philosophy Athletic Communications Sports Medicine Compliance Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion Mental Health Name, Image, . State, utilities launch broadband expansion. Fax: (661) 637-0867 In his bid for a fifth term, McCarthy faced a Democratic challenger for the first time since his initial run for the seat, Raul Garcia. After changes made during an internal Republican debate, the bill narrowly passed the House, 217213, in a May 2017 party-line vote. Representative Kevin McCarthy (R-California, 20th) - Staff salaries from LegiStorm 148 new people 133 new organizations 449 new photos 955 job history records for people in our database 692 education records for people in our database 1226 contact addresses, emails and URLs (LinkedIn, Facebook, etc.) But the key difference between 2015 and 2023 is that McCarthy had a larger buffer, with Republicans holding a 247 seat majority before the 2016 election. IPAC at Caltech partners with NASA, NSF, JPL and the world-wide research community to advance exploration of our Universe. A recognized expert in the public finance and taxation field, Kevin has extensive experience representing taxpayers before policy makers at the state and local level. He was also one of the three founding members of the GOP Young Guns Program. For several years now, I've . Kevin was first elected to Congress in 2006 and is a native of Bakersfield and a fourth-generation Kern County resident. House GOP leaders scrapped the latter and called for the House to vote on a resolution authored by McCarthy and Clay Higgins to support ICE. The grandson of a cattle rancher and the son of a firefighter, Kevin grew up a working-class family and is committed to preserving and promoting the American dream for hardworking Americans. Staff Directory Results. ", "Kevin McCarthy Is The Least Tenured House Majority Leader Ever", "Majority Leader-Elect McCarthy Inherits Top Cantor Aides", Voters call for town hall meeting with Rep. 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McCarthy sided with other Republicans who sought to downplay the matter and move on. And McCarthy hasn't shown himself to be . If you have any difficulties, please phone (202) 225-2915 or report a website problem. [77][78] McCarthy did not take steps to thwart Greene's candidacy and did not endorse her opponent in the Republican primary runoff election. After being elected to the California State Assembly in 2002 and serving as Assembly Republican Leader, Kevin was elected to Congress in 2006 and was appointed Chief Deputy Whip before being elected as House Majority Whip in 2010. "The president bears responsibility for Wednesday's attack on Congress by . McCarthy (R-Bakersfield), the House majority leader, was worth negative $2,000 in 2015. McCarthy did not specify which law the companies would break in this situation. [25][26], He attended California State University, Bakersfield, where he obtained a Bachelor of Science in marketing in 1989 and a Master of Business Administration in 1994. "[74] He reportedly dropped out after concluding that he did not have the 218 votes that would be required to be elected speaker. 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Kevin McCarthy Deletes Tweet Singling Out 3 Jews Helping Bankroll Democrats", "Tom Steyer accuses senior Republican Kevin McCarthy of antisemitism", "House Majority Leader Kevin McCarthy deletes tweet saying George Soros, Tom Steyer and Michael Bloomberg are buying this year's elections", "Kevin McCarthy Suggests Video Games To Blame In Wake Of El Paso, Dayton Shootings", "A suspected Chinese spy slept with at least 2 mayors and got close to Democratic Rep. Eric Swalwell in a years-long intelligence campaign, report says", "Exclusive: Suspected Chinese spy targeted California politicians", "Pelosi and McCarthy trade blows over Democratic congressman who once had ties to Chinese spy", "Another day, another example of conservatives being censored on social media. [206], He is a former board member for the Community Action Partnership of Kern. [83][84] McCarthy insinuated that large-scale voter fraud would lead Trump to lose, saying "Everyone who is listening: Do not be quiet. McCarthy did not vote to impeach Trump for a second time, instead calling for a censure resolution against Trump for his role in the attack. Jaclyn Basham Cheer Coach. Washington House Speaker Kevin McCarthy called on Democrats to engage in talks with Republicans over a fiscal plan including an increase in the federal debt limit, while the White House. After her comments, McCarthy said, "Waters is inciting violence in Minneapolis just as she has incited it in the past. Sponsor: McCarthy, Kevin [Rep.-R-CA-23] (Introduced 04/14/2021) Cosponsors: ( 0 ) Latest Action: House - 04/14/2021 Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. If you have any difficulties, please phone (202) 225-2915 or report a website problem. McCarthy is in his ninth House term, serving as the U.S. representative for California's 22nd congressional district from 2007 to 2013, the 23rd district from 2013 to 2023 and the 20th district since 2023. 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