Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Lisa McClain

Discover the career path of Lisa McClain, from the first major opportunity to industry-changing achievements.

Lisa McClain is an American politician serving as a U.S. Representative for Michigan since 2021. Initially representing the 10th congressional district (2021-2023), she now represents the 9th. A Republican, McClain also holds a leadership position as Chair of the House Republican Conference.

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Full Timeline Career & Achievements

1998: Joined Hantz Group

In 1998, Lisa McClain started working at the Hantz Group.

2019: Left Hantz Group

In 2019, Lisa McClain ended her employment at the Hantz Group.

August 2021: Sponsored bill for Congressional Gold Medal

In August 2021, Lisa McClain sponsored a bill to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to 13 service members killed in Afghanistan.

December 16, 2021: Congressional Gold Medal bill signed into law

On December 16, 2021, President Biden signed into law the bill sponsored by Lisa McClain to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to 13 service members killed in Afghanistan.

2021: Became U.S. Representative

In 2021, Lisa McClain became a U.S. Representative from Michigan, representing the 10th congressional district.

2021: Voted against the American Rescue Plan Act

In 2021, Lisa McClain voted against the American Rescue Plan Act along with all other Senate and House Republicans.

September 16, 2022: Patient Advocate Tracker Act signed into law

On September 16, 2022, the Patient Advocate Tracker Act, introduced by Lisa McClain, Elissa Slotkin, and John Moolenaar, was signed into law by President Joe Biden.

2022: Voted against the Inflation Reduction Act

In 2022, Lisa McClain voted against the Inflation Reduction Act.

2022: Voted against the Respect for Marriage Act

In 2022, Lisa McClain was among the 157 members of Congress who voted against the Respect for Marriage Act.

2022: Won election to the state's redrawn 9th congressional district

In 2022, Lisa McClain won election to the state's redrawn 9th congressional district with 63.9% of the vote, defeating Brian Jaye and other candidates.

December 7, 2023: Sponsored resolution to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman

On December 7, 2023, Representative Lisa McClain sponsored a resolution to censure Rep. Jamaal Bowman for pulling a fire alarm. The resolution passed with a 214-191 vote.