History of Lisa McClain in Timeline
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.
April 7, 1966: Lisa McClain Born
On April 7, 1966, Lisa Carmella McClain (née Iovannisci) was born.
1984: Graduation from Stockbridge Junior / Senior High School
In 1984, Lisa McClain graduated from Stockbridge Junior / Senior High School, marking a milestone in her early education.
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.
2022: McClain joked that Trump had "caught Osama bin Laden"
In 2022, at a Trump rally, Lisa McClain jokingly claimed that Donald Trump had "caught Osama bin Laden".
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.
2023: Voted to pass the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023
In 2023, Lisa McClain voted to pass the Fiscal Responsibility Act to suspend the U.S. debt ceiling.
2025: McClain criticized sermon by Episcopal bishop Mariann Budde
In 2025, Lisa McClain criticized a sermon delivered by Episcopal bishop Mariann Budde, calling it "extremely out of line".
2025: Amplified rumor about Social Security payments
In a 2025 interview, Lisa McClain amplified a rumor regarding Social Security payments going to people born 150 years ago due to a coding quirk.
