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  • Representative Frank Lucas

    April 30, 2020

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Representative Frank Lucas The Ranking Member on the House Science, Space, and Technology Committee and former Chair of the House Agriculture Committee Frank Lucas (OK-3) will discuss the nation’s food supply chain and the challenges COVID-19…


  • Representative Fred Upton

    April 29, 2020

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Representative Fred Upton Architect of the 21st Century Cures Act, Representative Fred Upton (MI-6), will discuss what impact the law has had on scientific and regulatory efforts to combat COVID-19, including the hunt for a…


  • Representative Tom Reed

    April 22, 2020

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Representative Tom Reed Representative Tom Reed (NY-23) will provide an update on America’s battle against the coronavirus and share his thoughts on the effort to restart the economy and get our country moving again. Participants…


  • Representative Rodney Davis

    April 15, 2020

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Representative Rodney Davis The Ripon Society’s Congressional Advisory Board Co-Chair Rep. Rodney Davis (IL-13) will discuss America’s battle against the coronavirus and the effort to stabilize the economy as we engage in this historic fight.…


  • Climate Crisis

    March 10, 2020

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Climate Crisis Representatives Buddy Carter (GA-1) and Garrett Graves (LA-6) will discuss their work as members of the Select Committee on the Climate Crisis and the effort they are leading to find common sense solutions that protect…


  • Pandemic Preparedness

    March 5, 2020

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Pandemic Preparedness Representatives Tom Cole (OK-4) and Susan Brooks (IN-5) will discuss how the U.S. Government has been handling the challenges presented by the Coronavirus and the ways in which Congress can address pandemics. Thursday,…


  • E&C Leaders

    February 27, 2020

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue E&C Leaders Senior Energy and Commerce Committee Members Michael Burgess (TX-26), Bob Latta (OH-5), and Cathy McMorris Rodgers (WA-5) will discuss their committee’s work this Congress and their goals for the year. Thursday, February 27th…


  • Trading Places

    January 30, 2020

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Trading Places U.S.-China Working Group Co-chairs Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Rick Larsen (D-WA) will share their thoughts about the various trade negotiations including USMCA and China. Thursday, January 30th EVENT SUMMARY


  • Chairman Tom Emmer

    January 15, 2020

    A Bully Pulpit Chairman Tom Emmer NRCC Chairman Tom Emmer (R-MN) will provide an outlook for House Republicans in the November elections and the deployed strategy to take back control of the House. Wednesday, January 15, 2020 EVENT SUMMARY


  • Coming Together

    January 9, 2020

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Coming Together Co-Chair for The Ripon Society’s Honorary Congressional Advisory Board Greg Walden (OR-2) will be joined by Co-Chairs for the Franklin Center’s Honorary Congressional Advisory Board Tom Reed (R-NY) and Kathleen Rice (D-NY) will discuss why legislating during the anticipated…


  • Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill

    December 13, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill The Ripon Society and Franklin Center will co-host their annual event honoring Congressional Schedulers and Executive Assistants. At the event, based on input from Ripon Society and Franklin…


  • Senator Shelley Moore Capito

    December 11, 2019

    A Bully Pulpit Senator Shelley Moore Capito The West Virginia Senator and Co-Chair for The Ripon Society’s Honorary Congressional Advisory Board will reflect back on 2019 and give a preview of 2020 as it relates to congressional activity and the…