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{{Infobox officeholder
{{Infobox congressman
| name               = Rob Wittman
| name = Bryan Hanson
| image               = Rob Wittman official portrait, 118th Congress (cropped).jpg
| image = BH.jpg
| state              = [[Virginia]]
| image_size =  
| district            = {{ushr|VA|1|r}}
| alt = Portrait of Bryan Hanson
| term_start          = December 11, 2007
| caption = Official Portrait, 2024
| term_end            =
| office = Member of the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]] from Virginia's 1st District<!-- e.g., Secretary of Defense -->
| predecessor        = [[Jo Ann Davis]]
| order            =  
| successor          =
| term_start        = December 10th, 2024
| state_delegate1    = Virginia
| term_end          =  
| district1          = [[Virginia's 99th House of Delegates district|99th]]
| predecessor      = Mark Hanson
| term_start1        = January 13, 2006
| successor        =  
| term_end1          = December 11, 2007
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|2|3}}
| predecessor1        = [[Albert C. Pollard]]
| birth_place = Williamsburg, Virginia, U.S.
| successor1          = Albert C. Pollard
| nationality = American
| birth_name          = Robert Joseph Wittman
| party = Republican
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|1959|2|3}}
| education = Jackson-Reed High School
| birth_place         = [[Washington, D.C.]], U.S.
| alma_mater = Georgetown University (BA), Harvard University (JD)
| death_date          =
| profession = Politician, Lawyer, Podcaster
| death_place        =  
|office2=Chair of the House Republican Conference|term_start2=January 9th, 2025|term_end2=|office3=House Republican Leader|term_start3=December 31st, 2024|term_end3=January 9th, 2025|preceded2=Alan Caswell|succeeded3=Lucas Bennett}}'''Bryan Hanson''' (born February 3, 1989) is an American politician, media personality, and lawyer serving as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 1st congressional district since December 10, 2024. A member of the Republican Party, Hanson succeeded his father, Mark Hanson, in representing the district. Before entering Congress, he worked as a lobbyist for conservative causes and gained national recognition as a podcaster advocating for limited government, individual liberties, and traditional values.
| party               = [[Republican Party (United States)|Republican]]
| spouse              =
| children            =  
| education          = [[Virginia Tech]] ([[Bachelor of Science|BS]])<br />[[University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill]] ([[Master of Public Health|MPH]])<br />[[Virginia Commonwealth University]] ([[Doctor of Philosophy|PhD]])
| website            = {{URL|wittman.house.gov|House website}}
| module              = {{Listen|pos=center|embed=yes|filename=Rep. Rob Wittman on Marking Up the FY2024 National Defense Authorization Act.ogg|title=Rob Wittman's voice|type=speech|description=Rob Wittman on the FY2024 [[National Defense Authorization Act]]<br/>Recorded July 12, 2023}}
}}'''Bryan Hanson''' (born February 3, 1989) is an American attorney, media personality, and politician serving as the U.S. Representative for Virginia's 1st congressional district since December 10, 2024. A member of the Republican Party, Hanson succeeded his father, Mark Hanson, in representing the district. Before entering Congress, he worked as a lobbyist for conservative causes and gained national recognition as a podcaster advocating for limited government, individual liberties, and traditional values.


== Early Life and Education ==
== Early Life and Education ==
Bryan Hanson was born in Williamsburg, Virginia, and raised in a politically active household. When his father, Mark Hanson, was elected to Congress, the family moved to Washington, D.C., where Hanson attended Jackson-Reed High School. During his time there, he participated in debate, student government, and political activism.
Bryan Hanson was born in Williamsburg, Virginia, and raised in a politically active household. When his father, Mark Hanson, was elected to Congress, the family moved to Washington, D.C., where Hanson attended Jackson-Reed High School. During his time there, he participated in debate and student government.


Hanson earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Georgetown University, focusing on constitutional law and public policy. He later attended Harvard Law School, graduating with a Juris Doctor. During law school, he interned at conservative think tanks and advocacy organizations, further developing his commitment to Republican values.
Hanson earned a Bachelor’s degree in Political Science from Georgetown University, focusing on constitutional law and public policy. He later attended Harvard Law School, graduating with a Juris Doctor. During law school, he interned at conservative think tanks and advocacy organizations, further developing his commitment to Republican values.
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==== Leadership Roles ====
==== Leadership Roles ====


* House Republican Leader (December 31, 2024 – January 11, 2025):  Hanson served as the interim leader of the House Republican Conference following the vacancy of the position. During this time, he played a pivotal role in uniting the party during a period of transition.
* House Republican Leader (December 31, 2024 – January 11, 2025):  Hanson served as the leader of the House Republican Conference following the vacancy of the position. During this time, he played a pivotal role in uniting the party during a period of transition.
* House Republican Conference Chairman (January 11, 2025 – Present):  Hanson was elected as Chairman of the House Republican Conference, where he has focused on shaping the party’s messaging, advancing conservative policies, and strengthening the party’s legislative agenda.
* House Republican Conference Chairman (January 11, 2025 – Present):  Hanson was elected as Chairman of the House Republican Conference, where he has focused on shaping the party’s messaging, advancing conservative policies, and strengthening the party’s legislative agenda.