Upcoming Events


  • The Creative Coalition

    April 26, 2024

    The Ripon Society and The Franklin Center will host The Creative Coalition’s President, actor Tim Daly, and participants in The Creative Coalition (TCC) Arts Day delegation for a discussion on the important role the federal government plays in promoting the arts. Friday, April 26


  • Harnessing American Innovation

    May 2, 2024

    Science, Space and Technology Committee Chairman Frank Lucas (OK-3) and Congressman Rich McCormick (GA-06) will discuss the Committee’s work to harness American innovation to improve energy efficiency and effectiveness. Thursday, May 2, 2024


  • Senator Joni Ernst

    May 23, 2024

    Senator Joni Ernst (IA) will discuss her role as Chair of the Senate Republican Policy Committee and the effort to strengthen the economic security of American families and businesses in the coming year.   Thursday, May 23, 2024


Past Events


  • Border Security Discussion

    April 18, 2024

    Congressman Randy Feenstra (IA-04) and Congressman August Pfluger (TX-11) will discuss the importance of strengthening security along America’s southern border and keeping our communities safe. Thursday, April 18


  • Advancing a Better Budget

    April 15, 2024

    A Congressional Advisory Board Dinner Series Advancing a Better Budget Congressmen Blake Moore (UT-01) and Rudy Yakym (IN-02) will discuss how the House Budget Committee is working to address Washington’s broken budget process and advance solutions that bend down the…


  • Chair of the Republican Study Committee

    March 20, 2024

    A Bully Pulpit Series Chair of the Republican Study Committee Congressman Kevin Hern (OK-01) will discuss the agenda and his leadership as Chair of the Republican Study Committee during the second half of the 118th Congress, and some of the…


  • Addressing the China Challenge

    March 8, 2024

    A Bully Pulpit Series Addressing the China Challenge Congressman Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) and Congressman Raja Krishnamoorthi (D-IL-08) will discuss their work on the Select Committee on the Chinese Communist Party and bipartisan solutions to ensure that America is prepared to…


  • Boosting Medical Innovation

    March 7, 2024

    A Bully Pulpit Series Boosting Medical Innovation Congressman John Joyce (PA-13) ,will discuss his work on the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee and bipartisan efforts to boost medical innovation and to ensure patients have timely access to breakthrough treatments.…


  • Meet Team Johnson

    February 27, 2024

    A Policy & Politics Series Meet Team Johnson Chief of Staff to Speaker Mike Johnson, Hayden Haynes, will join key members of Team Johnson for a meet-and-greet with members of The Ripon Society and Franklin Center. Tuesday, February 27 EVENT…


  • Securing Our Border

    February 27, 2024

    A Bully Pulpit Series Securing Our Border Senator James Lankford (OK) will discuss the effort that he is leading to secure America’s southern border, and the prospects that an agreement can be reached in the coming year. Tuesday, February 27…


  • Chairman Tom Cole

    February 15, 2024

    A Bully Pulpit Series Chairman Tom Cole Chairman of the House Rules Committee, Congressman Tom Cole (OK-04) will discuss his thoughts on getting spending under control while making sure the government stays open, as well as his assessment of the…


  • Senate Solutions

    February 8, 2024

    A Bully Pulpit Series Senate Solutions Senator Thom Tillis (NC) will discuss the agenda of the United States Senate including the efforts to reduce the deficit while keeping the government open, and ways to enact bipartisan solutions to our border…


  • Chairman Jason Smith

    February 5, 2024

    A Bully Pulpit Series Chairman Jason Smith Chairman of the House Ways and Means Committee, Congressman Jason Smith (MO-08), discuss the solutions the committee is working on to address the challenges Americans face with respect to financial security for working…


  • Chairman Steve Daines

    January 24, 2024

    A Bully Pulpit Series Chairman Steve Daines Chairman of the National Republican Senatorial Committee, Senator Steve Daines (MT) will discuss the the effort he is leading to regain control of the U.S. Senate, including some of the key messages being…


  • Chairman Patrick McHenry

    January 18, 2024

    A Bully Pulpit Series Chairman Patrick McHenry Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee, Congressman Patrick McHenry (NC-10), will discuss the committee’s agenda for the reminder of the 118th Congress, including how we can responsibly keep the government open while…