Lisa McClain

Rule Changes

Re-elected conference chair, defeating Erin Houchin and Greg Steube

House Republicans elected Jim Jordan as their next minority leader on Nov. 10, choosing the Ohio Judiciary Committee chairman over Steve Scalise by a 106-73 secret ballot. Jordan, a close ally of President Donald Trump, succeeds Mike Johnson, who stepped aside after Democrats won the House.

Updated 3 hours ago

Rule Changes

House co-sponsor of the Common Cents Act; pressing Treasury to study cheaper nickel alloys

President Trump has not signed the Common Cents Act, three weeks after the Senate passed it. The bill would make permanent the halt in penny production that began in November 2025 and sets a national standard for rounding cash sales to the nearest nickel.

Updated Oct 21