Sergeant at Arms of the United States House of Representatives

Sergeant at Arms of the U.S. House of Representatives
Seal of the House of Representatives
since January 7, 2023
NominatorSpeaker of the House
AppointerElected by the House
Term lengthTwo years
Inaugural holderJoseph Wheaton
Websitewww.house.gov/the-house-explained/officers-and-organizations/sergeant-at-arms

The sergeant at arms of the United States House of Representatives is an officer of the House with law enforcement, protocol, and administrative responsibilities. The sergeant at arms is elected at the beginning of each Congress by the membership of the House.

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