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Past Events


  • Governing from the Center

    February 12, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Governing from the Center Main Street Caucus Chairman Rodney Davis (R-IL) and New Democrat Coalition Chairman Derek Kilmer (D-WA) discussed the mission of their two groups and the potential for common sense collaboration in the coming year.…


  • What America Wants

    February 11, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue What America Wants The Ripon Society’s annual nationwide survey asked Americans their thoughts on a number of key issues. Ed Goeas, President and CEO of The Tarrance Group, presented and discussed the poll’s findings. Monday,…


  • Representative Tom Cole

    February 7, 2019

    A Bully Pulpit Representative Tom Cole Veteran lawmaker Tom Cole (OK-4) discussed his new role as the top Republican on the influential House Rules Committee and how his party planned to work with the Senate Majority and White House to…


  • Meet the Freshman

    January 9, 2019

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue Meet the Freshman New NRCC Chairman Tom Emmer (MN-6) introduced 14 Republican Members of the 116th Congress’ Freshmen Class. Wednesday, January 9th EVENT SUMMARY


  • The Year Ahead

    January 3, 2019

    A Bully Pulpit The Year Ahead The Ripon Society’s Honorary Congressional Advisory Board Co-Chair and Ranking Member of the Energy & Commerce Committee Greg Walden (OR-2) shared his thoughts on the agenda for the coming year, both for his panel…


  • The Problem Solvers

    December 13, 2018

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue The Problem Solvers The Franklin Center’s Honorary Congressional Advisory Board Co-Chair Tom Reed (R-NY) was joined by the bipartisan caucus’ Democratic Co-Chair Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) for a breakfast discussion on bipartisan leadership in the upcoming 116th…


  • Senator Shelley Moore Capito

    December 6, 2018

    A Bully Pulpit Senator Shelley Moore Capito The Ripon Society’s Honorary Congressional Advisory Board Senate Co-Chair Shelley Moore Capito (WV) will reflect back on the year, the Midterms, and share her thoughts on what the 116th Congress will bring. Thursday, December…


  • Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill

    December 3, 2018

    A Bipartisan Luncheon Honoring the Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill The Ripon Society and Franklin Center will co-host their annual luncheon honoring Congressional Schedulers and Executive Assistants. In addition to announcing this year’s voted “Top 25,” special guest Patrick Jephson, who…


  • Chairman Kevin Brady

    November 29, 2018

    A Bully Pulpit Chairman Kevin Brady The Chairman of the House Ways & Means Committee will discuss the accomplishments of the 115th Congress and the areas of bipartisan agreement on the committee in the coming year. Thursday, November 29th EVENT…


  • Majority Leader Mitch McConnell

    October 18, 2018

    A Bully Pulpit Majority Leader Mitch McConnell In The Ripon Society’s final event before election day, Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell (KY) will look back at the work of the Senate over the past year. Thursday, October 18th EVENT SUMMARY


  • Senator Thom Tillis

    October 3, 2018

    A Bully Pulpit Senator Thom Tillis NRSC Vice Chair Thom Tillis (NC) will discuss Republican prospects for holding the Senate majority and analyze key races and issues that will impact the election one month out. Wednesday, October 3rd EVENT SUMMARY


  • The Road Ahead

    September 27, 2018

    A Policy & Politics Dialogue The Road Ahead Department of Transportation Under Secretary for Policy Derek Kan will join House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Members Sam Graves (MO-6) and Jeff Denham (CA-10) for a discussion about the need to rebuild…