The political parties in the House elect leaders who will serve as spokespersons for the party and for the House. Leaders represent their parties on the Floor, advocate their parties' policies and viewpoints, coordinate their parties' legislative efforts, and help determine the schedule of legislative business.-From Clerk of the House
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- House Republican Policy Committee The principal forum for the consideration of legislative initiatives from the Republican Party. Includes policies, members, papers and subcommittes.
- House Republican Conference Provides support services to assist Members in the conduct of their work. Provides fact sheets, issue briefs, and talking points, legislative digest and daily briefing.
- Office of the House Majority Leader Elected by the majority party in the House the leader's responsibilities include the scheduling of legislation for Floor consideration and the planning of legislative agendas. Included are a biography, responsibilities, history, news and information, House calendar and schedule, and radio addresses.
- Democratic Caucus Every House Democrat is a member of this Caucus which elects the House Democratic Leadership, approves Committee assignments, makes Caucus rules, enforces party discipline, and serves as a forum to develop party policy and legislative priorities. Shown are town halls, biographies and responsibilities of the leaders and news.
- Office of the Majority Whip Elected by members of the majority party to promote party unity in voting. Includes featured issues and news, links to the current House floor action, calendar, notices of daily and weekly House schedules, Whip ticker and a biography.
- Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Official government website provides news and information about legislation, issues and resources.