Upcoming Events


  • Ways and Means Priorities with Reps. Darin LaHood & Terri Sewell

    July 14, 2026

    Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL-16) and Terri Sewell (D-AL-07) will spotlight how Ways and Means Committee members from both sides of the aisle are working together to strengthen America’s manufacturing and agriculture sectors and the broader economy.


  • Rep. Andy Barr, Rep. Kevin Hern, and Rep. Julia Letlow

    July 16, 2026

    In a panel discussion, Reps. Andy Barr (KY-06), Kevin Hern (OK-01), and Julia Letlow (LA-05), will share their perspectives on the issues driving their campaigns for U.S. Senate and what they plan to prioritize if elected to the upper chamber in the…


Past Events


  • Former Deputy Chief of Staff to Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy John Leganski

    July 9, 2026

    John Leganski, former Deputy Chief of Staff to Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy, will discuss his new book Glory, Grief, and the Gavel: An Inside Guide to Running for Speaker of the House, and reveal an inside look at…


  • House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar

    July 1, 2026

    House Select Committee on China Chairman John Moolenaar (MI-02) will discuss the agenda and current priorities of the committee, including the U.S. strategy to maintain leadership in the AI race, the threat posed by Chinese-connected vehicles and technology in American…


  • House Majority Whip Rep. Tom Emmer

    June 25, 2026

    House Majority Whip Tom Emmer (MN-06) will discuss the legislative agenda heading into summer and the message of the House Republican Conference as Americans begin thinking about the mid-term elections later this year.


  • Across the Aisle, Around the Bases: Preview of the Congressional Baseball Game with Rep. Jimmy Panetta & Rep. Blake Moore

    June 8, 2026

    Representative Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) and Representative Blake Moore (R-UT-01), two stars of their respective parties — and baseball teams — will preview the upcoming Congressional Baseball Game and discuss their bipartisan work on the House Ways and Means Committee.


  • House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill

    June 4, 2026

    Representative French Hill (AR-02), the Chairman of the House Financial Services Committee will discuss the affordability crisis that’s facing American families and share his perspective on digital assets, fintech innovation, and how AI can help create a more competitive financial…


  • 100% and Climbing: Can Congress Chart a Responsible Fiscal Course? Rep. Bill Huizenga & Maya MacGuineas

    May 19, 2026

    With debt held by the public having just surpassed 100% of GDP on a sustained basis for the first time since World War II, Representative Bill Huizenga (MI-04) and Maya MacGuineas, president of the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget,…


  • National Republican Congressional Committee Executive Director Micah Yousefi

    May 14, 2026

    Micah Yousefi, Executive Director, NRCC, will discuss her experience with both the NRCC and NRSC, shine a spotlight on key midterm races, and give us a behind the scenes election forecast for the House – direct from the woman in…


  • Senator Todd Young

    May 12, 2026

    Senator Todd Young (R-IN) will discuss American leadership and economic competitiveness on the world stage and share his perspective on the role trade policy plays in strengthening alliances as our nation strives to maintain our competitive edge over China and…


  • The Creative Coalition

    April 24, 2026

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


  • Energy & Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie

    April 16, 2026

    Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) will discuss his leadership of the powerful Energy & Commerce Committee and provide an outlook on major issues facing the Committee including health care, energy, and data privacy.


  • Ripon 39ers

    March 26, 2026

    Featuring remarks from Tom Jensen, Vice President of Government Relations for America 250, who will discuss the initiatives he and his team are rolling out to engage every American in celebrating and commemorating the 250th anniversary of our country.


  • Senator Thom Tillis

    March 26, 2026

    Senator Thom Tillis (NC) will share his thoughts on the legislative agenda heading toward summer and some of the key challenges facing our nation as he enters the homestretch of his service on Capitol Hill.