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|office2=Chair of the House Republican Conference|term_start2=January 9th, 2025|office3=House Republican Leader|term_start3=December 31st, 2024|term_end3=January 9th, 2025|preceded2=[[Alan Caswell|Alan Caswell]]|succeeded3=Lucas Bennett|office1=Member of the [[United States House of Representatives|U.S. House of Representatives]] from Virginia's 1st District<!-- e.g., Secretary of Defense -->|term_start1=December 10th, 2024|predecessor1=Mark Hanson}}'''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.
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}}'''Bryan Hanson''' (born February 3, 1989) is an American lawyer, 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.
* '''Speaker Pro Tempore of the House of Representatives (January 13, 2025 – Present):''' Hanson was appointed by Speaker Nota Alt Tentacles to serve as the Speaker Pro Tempore. In this role, he presides over House sessions in the Speaker’s absence and ensures the smooth functioning of legislative proceedings.


==== Committee Memberships ====
==== Committee Memberships and Leadership ====


* Health and Educational Affairs Committee: As a member, Hanson has prioritized advancing free-market healthcare reforms, parental rights in education, and reducing federal overreach in educational policy.
* '''Chair of the House Affairs Committee:''' Hanson oversees this key committee, focusing on legislative procedures and the administration of the House.
* Commerce, Financial, and Interior Affairs Committee: Hanson serves as the Ranking Member, where he has focused on fostering economic growth, supporting small businesses, promoting energy independence, and reducing regulatory burdens on American industries.
* '''Chair of the Subcommittee on Crime and Federal Government Surveillance:''' In this role, Hanson leads efforts to address issues related to federal overreach, surveillance policies, and crime prevention, ensuring government accountability and the protection of individual liberties.
* '''Health and Educational Affairs Committee:''' As a member, Hanson has prioritized advancing free-market healthcare reforms, parental rights in education, and reducing federal overreach in educational policy.
* '''Commerce, Financial, and Interior Affairs Committee:''' Hanson serves as a member, where he has focused on fostering economic growth, supporting small businesses, promoting energy independence, and reducing regulatory burdens on American industries.


==== Tenure ====
== U.S. Senate Candidacy ==
As a member of Congress, Hanson serves on the Health and Educational Affairs Committees, where he has worked to advance free-market healthcare reforms, parental rights in education, and policies aimed at reducing government overreach in the education system. He also serves as the Ranking Member of the Commerce, Financial, and Interior Affairs Committee, where he has focused on fostering economic growth, supporting small businesses, and advancing energy independence.
On January 26, 2025, Hanson announced his candidacy for the U.S. Senate to represent the Commonwealth of Virginia. His campaign emphasizes economic prosperity, limited government, Second Amendment rights, pro-life policies, and free-market healthcare reforms. Hanson aims to bring a strong, principled voice to the Senate, advocating for Virginia’s families and communities.
 
Hanson has sponsored or co-sponsored legislation on issues such as reducing regulatory burdens on businesses, strengthening national energy policies, and improving healthcare transparency. He is a staunch advocate for fiscal responsibility, constitutional rights, and pro-life legislation.


== Political Positions ==
== Political Positions ==
Hanson is known for his strong support of:
Hanson is known for his strong support of:


'''Second Amendment Rights:'''
* '''Second Amendment Rights:''' Advocating for the protection of gun ownership and opposing restrictions on firearms.
 
* '''Pro-Life Policies:''' Promoting anti-abortion legislation and supporting organizations that protect the unborn.
Advocating for the protection of gun ownership and opposing restrictions on firearms.
* '''Free-Market Healthcare:''' Encouraging reforms that prioritize competition and innovation over government intervention.
 
* '''Parental Rights in Education:''' Opposing federal mandates in public education and supporting school choice initiatives.
'''Pro-Life Policies:'''
 
Promoting anti-abortion legislation and supporting organizations that protect the unborn.
 
'''Free-Market Healthcare:'''  
 
Encouraging reforms that prioritize competition and innovation over government intervention.
 
'''Parental Rights in Education:'''
 
Opposing federal mandates in public education and supporting school choice initiatives.


== Personal Life ==
== Personal Life ==
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