A Bully Pulpit Shahira Knight The Assistant to the President and Director of Legislative Affairs Shahira Knight will discuss President Trump’s legislative agenda and strategy for accomplishing policy goals in the 116th Congress. Tuesday, April 23rd EVENT SUMMARY

A Policy & Politics Dialogue Making the Minority Matter House Republican Staff Directors Mike Bloomquist (Energy & Commerce), Brendan Belair (Judiciary), and Gary Andres (Ways & Means) discussed their strategy for being effective in the minority, including both opportunities for…

A Policy & Politics Dialogue Save Our Seas Senators Dan Sullivan (AK) and Sheldon Whitehouse (RI) discussed their efforts to clean up and save the world’s oceans, including the passage of their bipartisan legislation, the Save Our Seas Act. Thursday, March 28th EVENT…

A Policy & Politics Dialogue Back From Beijing Fresh from their visit to the People’s Republic of China, Representatives Darin LaHood (R-IL) and Rick Larsen (D-WA) discussed the goals of the US-China Working Group and shared their thoughts about where US-Sino relations…

A Bully Pulpit Senator John Barrasso Senate Republican Conference Chair John Barrasso (WY) discussed the Republican agenda for the 116th Congress. Thursday, March 14th EVENT SUMMARY

A Policy & Politics Dialogue The Whip Team House Republican Chief Deputy Whip Drew Ferguson (GA-3) and fellow Whip Team member Paul Mitchell (MI-10) discussed their strategy for ensuring success on the House floor this Congress. Thursday, March 14th EVENT…

A Policy & Politics Dialogue New on Ways & Means Ways & Means Committee Ranking Member Kevin Brady (TX-8) introduced two new Republicans on the committee this Congress: Jodey Arrington (TX-19) and Ron Estes (KS-4). Thursday, February 28th EVENT SUMMARY

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.…

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,…

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…

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

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…