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 currently serving as a U.S. Representative for Michigan since 2021. Initially representing the 10th congressional district (2021-2023), she now represents the 9th district (since 2023). She is a member of the Republican Party and 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 began working at the Hantz Group, marking a significant step in her career.

2019: Left Hantz Group

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

2020: Voted against accepting Arizona's and Pennsylvania's electoral votes

On January 6, 2021, Lisa McClain voted against accepting Arizona's and Pennsylvania's electoral votes in the 2020 presidential election.

January 6, 2021: Voted against accepting Arizona's and Pennsylvania's electoral votes

On January 6, 2021, Lisa McClain voted against accepting Arizona's and Pennsylvania's electoral votes in the 2020 presidential election.

August 2021: McClain sponsored bill to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to 13 service members

In August 2021, McClain sponsored a bill to posthumously award the Congressional Gold Medal to 13 service members who were killed by a suicide bomber during the evacuation of citizens of the United States and Afghan allies at the Hamid Karzai International Airport during the withdrawal of United States troops from Afghanistan.

December 16, 2021: Bill to award Congressional Gold Medal signed into law

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

2021: Voted against the American Rescue Plan Act of 2021

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

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

On September 16, 2022, the Patient Advocate Tracker Act, introduced by Lisa McClain along with representatives Elissa Slotkin and John Moolenaar, was signed into law by President 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 voted against the Respect for Marriage Act.

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

In 2022, Lisa McClain won election to the state's redrawn 9th congressional district, securing 63.9% of the vote against other candidates.

December 7, 2023: McClain sponsors 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, which ultimately passed with a 214–191 vote.