Kevin McCarthy is a prominent American politician serving as the U.S. Representative for California's 23rd congressional district since 2007. Born on January 26, 1965, in Bakersfield, California, he earned his degree from California State University, Bakersfield, before stepping into the political arena. A committed representative of the Republican Party, McCarthy currently holds the position of Minority Leader in the House of Representatives since 2019 after serving as the House Majority Leader from 2014 to 2019. Notable for his pro-business stance, McCarthy is a staunch supporter of conservative principles and policies.