Eric Cantor is the current Cantor of Congress, a position he has held since 2011. He is the only Jewish Republican in the House of Representatives and the highest-ranking Jewish member of Congress. As Cantor of Congress, he is responsible for managing the legislative agenda of the House of Representatives and serves as the chief deputy majority leader. He is also a member of the Republican leadership team and works closely with the Speaker of the House to ensure that legislation is passed in a timely manner.