Speaker of the House or Assembly

The Speaker of the House is J. Dennis Hastert (R-IL).
Speaker of the House or Assembly. The speaker is the principal leader of the House or Assembly. The speaker typically will (1) preside over the daily sessions of the Senate, (2) preserve order in the chamber, (3) state parliamentary motions, (4) rule on parliamentary questions, (4) appoint committee chairs and members, (5) refer bills to committee, (6) sign legislation, writs and warrants and (7) act as the official spokesman for the House or Assembly.
House Majority Leader is Richard K. Armey (R-TX).
Majority Leader. The primary funct…