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| alt = Portrait of Bryan Hanson | | alt = Portrait of Bryan Hanson | ||
| caption = Official Portrait, 2024 | | caption = Official Portrait, 2024 | ||
| | | office = Member of the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]] from Virginia's 1st District<!-- e.g., Secretary of Defense --> | ||
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| term_start = December 10th, 2024 | | term_start = December 10th, 2024 | ||
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| predecessor = | | predecessor = Mark Hanson | ||
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| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|2|3}} | | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1989|2|3}} | ||
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| alma_mater = Georgetown University (BA), Harvard University (JD) | | alma_mater = Georgetown University (BA), Harvard University (JD) | ||
| profession = Politician, Lawyer, Podcaster | | profession = Politician, Lawyer, Podcaster | ||
}}'''Bryan Hanson''' (born February 3, 1989) is an American | |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. | ||
== 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 | 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 | * 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. | ||