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  • Scalise, Houchin & Obernolte Honored with 2026 Roosevelt Leadership Awards

    Scalise, Houchin & Obernolte Honored with 2026 Roosevelt Leadership Awards

    WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society presented three members of Congress with the 2026 Roosevelt Leadership Award, an honor that is given in the spirit of America’s 26th President and is intended to recognize leaders who embody some of the same qualities that Theodore Roosevelt displayed throughout his life and career.

  • “A NATION AT A CROSSROADS” — Latest Ripon Forum Examines America at 250

    “A NATION AT A CROSSROADS” — Latest Ripon Forum Examines America at 250

    WASHINGTON, DC — With the nation preparing to celebrate the 250th anniversary of its founding, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum marks the semiquincentennial with a special collection of essays examining where America stands at this milestone, how the country has changed over the past half century, and what it will take to carry the…

  • Panetta and Moore on Baseball, Bipartisanship, and the 91st Congressional Game

    Panetta and Moore on Baseball, Bipartisanship, and the 91st Congressional Game

    WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange welcomed two players from opposite dugouts — Congressmen Jimmy Panetta (D-CA-19) and Blake Moore (R-UT-01) — for a discussion about one of Capitol Hill’s most beloved bipartisan traditions.

  • Chairman Hill Charts Path to Year-End Legislative Goals

    Chairman Hill Charts Path to Year-End Legislative Goals

    WASHINGTON, DC – House Financial Services Committee Chairman French Hill (AR-02) discussed the priorities and progress of the 119th Congress, highlighting landmark legislation on housing, digital assets, and capital formation — and outlining the committee’s path to the finish line before the end of the term.

  • Huizenga & MacGuineas Call for Bipartisan Action on Debt Crisis

    Huizenga & MacGuineas Call for Bipartisan Action on Debt Crisis

    WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held a breakfast discussion yesterday morning with two leading voices in the fight to get spending under control – House Financial Services Vice-Chair Congressman Bill Huizenga (MI-04) and Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget (CRFB) President Maya MacGuineas.

  • Ripon Society Holds 2026 Election Preview with NRCC Executive Director Micah Yousefi

    Ripon Society Holds 2026 Election Preview with NRCC Executive Director Micah Yousefi

    WASHINGTON, DC – With less than six months until the 2026 midterms, The Ripon Society held a lunch discussion yesterday focused on another critical campaign in which Republicans will fight to expand their current majority on Capitol Hill.

  • Senator Young: America Must Out-Compete China on Trade, Technology, and Shipbuilding

    Senator Young: America Must Out-Compete China on Trade, Technology, and Shipbuilding

    WASHINGTON, DC – Senator Todd Young (R-IN) addressed a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society on Tuesday, delivering a wide-ranging address on trade policy, technology competition, and American industrial capacity.

  • The Creative Coalition President Tim Daly Rallies Support for the Arts on Capitol Hill

    The Creative Coalition President Tim Daly Rallies Support for the Arts on Capitol Hill

    WASHINGTON, DC – Emmy-nominated actor Tim Daly took center stage Friday afternoon at a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society and the Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange, delivering remarks on the vital role of the arts in American life and culture.

  • “LET AMERICA BUILD”

    “LET AMERICA BUILD”

    WASHINGTON DC — With energy costs rising at a time when energy demand is going through the roof, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines steps that should be taken to meet this demand and make energy more affordable for American families and businesses in the coming years. 

  • E&C Chairman Guthrie Warns: Without Permitting Reform, America Will Lose the AI Race to China

    E&C Chairman Guthrie Warns: Without Permitting Reform, America Will Lose the AI Race to China

    WASHINGTON, DC – House Energy and Commerce Committee Chairman Brett Guthrie (KY-02) addressed The Ripon Society yesterday morning, laying out the committee’s legislative agenda across energy infrastructure, digital policy, healthcare, and critical minerals.

  • Tillis Delivers Straight Talk on Iran and the Government Shutdown

    Tillis Delivers Straight Talk on Iran and the Government Shutdown

    WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Thom Tillis (R-NC) appeared before a luncheon meeting of The Ripon Society yesterday afternoon, delivering straight talk not only about the war with Iran and America’s commitment to our long-time allies, but the ongoing government shutdown.

  • Ripon Society Hosts Discussion with Team Johnson

    Ripon Society Hosts Discussion with Team Johnson

    The Ripon Society hosted a discussion Thursday evening with top staff members from the office of the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson (LA-04).

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