Press Releases

March 2, 2022

“We have a duty to remember that politics has a purpose.”

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Liz Cheney spoke to The Ripon Society about Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, the role of the Jan. 6 Select Committee, the state of the Republican Party, and more.
February 25, 2022

Ripon Society Holds Luncheon Discussion with Ways & Means Committee GOP Staff Director Gary Andres

WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held a luncheon discussion this past Wednesday afternoon with Gary Andres, the Republican Staff Director for the Committee on Ways and Means.
February 14, 2022

Ripon Society Holds Luncheon Discussion with Dan Meyer

WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held a luncheon discussion last Thursday with Dan Meyer, the Chief of Staff to House Republican Leader Kevin McCarthy. The discussion focused on the agenda in the House and whether bipartisan agreements can be reached in the year ahead.
February 11, 2022

“To solve problems, you’ve got to reach across the aisle.”

WASHINGTON, DC – Arkansas Governor Asa Hutchinson spoke to The Ripon Society about his role as Chairman of the National Governors Association and his solutions-oriented approach to governing his home state.
February 4, 2022

Ernst Urges President to Stand up to Russia as Tensions Rise along Ukrainian Border

WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks yesterday morning before a virtual meeting of The Ripon Society, U.S. Sen. Joni Ernst (R-IA) called on the President to stand up to Russia, and talked about some of the other key challenges facing America.
February 2, 2022

“It’s vital that we ensure health care professionals have the support they need and deserve.”

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Rep. Larry Bucshon spoke to The Ripon Society about the demands being placed on those who are on the frontlines of the fight against COVID-19 and the effort he is leading to provide them with some relief.
January 27, 2022

Proxy Voting in the House in 2021

WASHINGTON, DC — Today The Ripon Society released an analysis of every proxy vote cast in the first session of the 117th Congress, looking at how a Member’s party, seniority, and geographic location affects their likelihood of voting by proxy.
January 26, 2022

“No one party has a monopoly on good ideas. No one party has a monopoly on being good human beings.”

WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society held a virtual discussion this past Thursday with the two Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5).
January 13, 2022

“Our hospitals are under an enormous strain.”

WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks to The Ripon Society, U.S. Rep. Fred Upton discussed the impact of the omicron variant on Michigan and the effort he is spearheading to craft a follow-up to the 21st Century Cures Act.
January 10, 2022

“We have an opportunity as Republicans to be the go-to party of practical solutions.”

WASHINGTON, DC – In remarks this past Thursday before a virtual meeting of The Ripon Society, U.S. Sen. Todd Young (R-IN) expressed optimism about Republican prospects in 2022.
December 15, 2021

“THE VIRGINIA BLUEPRINT”

WASHINGTON, DC — With the mid-term elections less than a year away, the latest edition of The Ripon Forum examines the road ahead for Republicans and some of the key challenges facing both political parties heading into 2022.
December 10, 2021

Ripon Society & Franklin Center Honor the “Unsung Heroes of Capitol Hill” with 10th Annual Bipartisan Luncheon

WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange held their 10th annual bipartisan luncheon today honoring the Schedulers and Executive Assistants in the U.S. House and the U.S. Senate.