Here are all the possible meanings and translations of the word bald eagle. Princeton's WordNet(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: bald eagle, American eagle, Haliaeetus leucocephalus(noun) a large eagle of North America that has a white head and dark wings and body.
Longest-serving Representative to serve in the House: With more than 59 years of service, Representative John Dingell, Jr. , of Michigan, holds the record for longest consecutive service. Longest-serving Speaker of the House: Sam Rayburn of Texas served as Speaker for a total of 17 years, two months, and two days.
Other House leaders, such as the majority and minority leaders, are elected by their respective party caucuses relative to their party's strength in the House. The current Speaker of the House is Democrat Frank Chopp (D-Seattle) of the 43rd Legislative District. The Speaker Pro Tempore is Jim Moeller (D-Vancouver) of the 49th Legislative District. The Majority Leader is Pat Sullivan (D-Covington) of the 47th Legislative District.