Upcoming Events


  • Majority Leader Steve Scalise

    May 8, 2025

    Majority Leader Steve Scalise (LA-01) will discuss House Republican’s ongoing reconciliation efforts as they work in concert with the Senate to cut taxes, reduce federal spending, boost our nation’s defense, and unleash domestic energy production.


  • A View From The House Judiciary Committee with Reps. Michael Baumgartner, Brad Knott & Derek Schmidt

    May 13, 2025

    Congressman Michael Baumgartner (WA-05), Congressman Brad Knott (NC-13) and Congressman Derek Schmidt (KS-02) will discuss their work to uphold the rule of law on the House Judiciary Committee, and their areas of priority as freshmen members including immigration, regulatory reform, and government…


Past Events


  • The STABLE Act with Reps. French Hill and Bryan Steil

    May 1, 2025

    Chairmen French Hill and Bryan Steil will discuss their landmark legislation, the STABLE Act of 2025 – a bill focused on creating a clear regulatory framework for payment stablecoins while promoting transparency, consumer protection, and financial stability. May 1, 2025


  • The Creative Coalition

    April 25, 2025

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


  • GOP Women Series With Anita McBride

    April 7, 2025

    As part of our quarterly GOP Women Series, Anita McBride will discuss her groundbreaking book, Remember the First Ladies: The Legacies of America’s History-Making Women, and the evolutionary role of the first lady and its historic importance on the American presidency. Following the program,…


  • Bold Reforms, Bright Future: Reshaping Washington for the People with Reps. Frank Lucas & August Pfluger

    March 27, 2025

    The Ripon Society’s Honorary Co-Chairs, Rep. Frank Lucas (OK-03) and Rep. August Pfluger (TX-11), will discuss the effort being led by President Trump and the GOP to change the way business is done in Washington, DC., including reforms being proposed…


  • The COINS Act: A Strategic Approach to Safeguarding U.S. Innovation

    March 6, 2025

    Rep. Andy Barr (KY-06) will discuss his recently introduced legislation, the Comprehensive Outbound Investment National Security (COINS) Act, that restricts U.S. investments that fuel the CCP’s military, technological development, and gross human rights abuses. Thursday, March 6 EVENT SUMMARY


  • HEAT of the Moment: Strengthening U.S. Energy Independence

    March 3, 2025

    Congressmen Troy Balderson (OH-12) and Congressman Randy Weber (TX-14), Chair & Vice Chair of the House Energy Action Team (HEAT), will discuss how Congress can work with the private sector to develop common sense policies that strengthen U.S. energy leadership…


  • Senator Shelley Moore Capito

    February 27, 2025

    Senator Shelley Moore Capito (WV) will discuss the legislative agenda of the Senate, specifically the key issues that may be addressed by the upper chamber during the 119th Congress, as well as her role as Chairman of the Senate Republican Policy…


  • House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence

    February 11, 2025

    Congressman Jay Obernolte (CA-23), Chair of the House Task Force on Artificial Intelligence, and Congressman Ami Bera (CA-06) will discuss the critical work of the Task Force, including the bipartisan report it released at the end of last year and its priorities moving…


  • Securing Our Future: A Dinner Discussion on Border Security

    February 4, 2025

    Congressmen Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06) will discuss the bipartisan solutions to secure our nation’s southern border, including how their work on the House Appropriations Committee secures funding for operations along the border and what the agenda for…


  • Future of the Senate DOGE Caucus

    January 22, 2025

    With Senator Joni Ernst Senator Joni Ernst (IA) will discuss the agenda and her leadership of the newly formed Senate DOGE Caucus, and how it will build on her work exposing government waste and countering it with specific oversight and…


  • Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo & Congressman Darin LaHood

    November 21, 2024

    Former U.S. Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will discuss America’s role in an increasingly volatile world in a fireside chat moderated by Congressman Darin LaHood (IL-16).


  • Senator Todd Young

    November 19, 2024

    Senator Todd Young (IN) will discuss how the U.S. Senate can best approach the geopolitical challenges facing our country along with his ongoing work on artificial intelligence and the role the federal government should play in advancing and regulating. He…