what is the name of the speaker of the house of representatives now

As of October 6, 2023, the Speaker of the United States House of Representatives is vacant. The most recent Speaker was Kevin McCarthy, Republican of California, who was elected on January 7, 2023, at the beginning of the 118th Congress, but was removed as Speaker on October 3, 2023. Republican Rep. Patrick McHenry is currently serving as Speaker pro tempore until an election for a new speaker is completed. Therefore, there is no current Speaker of the House of Representatives.