Press Releases

December 13, 2023

“It’s our job to make sure we show the public that Republicans can govern.”

WASHINGTON, DC — U.S. Reps. Tom Emmer and Guy Reschenthaler looked back on some of the key things House Republicans were able to accomplish over the past 12 months, and expressed optimism that — after a chaotic end to 2023 — the party will come together to govern and build on their majority in 2024.
December 7, 2023

Gonzales & Pfluger Push to Strengthen Security Along America’s Southern Border

WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society hosted a discussion with U.S. Reps. Tony Gonzales (TX-23) and August Pfluger (TX-11), who talked about how migrants crossing the border is impacting the global perception of America.
December 4, 2023

Bice & Houlahan Lead Bipartisan Effort to Pass Paid Family Leave

WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange hosted a discussion with Reps. Stephanie Bice & Chrissy Houlahan, who are leading an effort to build bipartisan support for paid family leave.
November 6, 2023

“ON THIS WE AGREE”

WASHINGTON, DC — The 5th Annual Veterans Day Special Edition of The Ripon Forum shines a light on a group of Republican and Democratic leaders who are working across the aisle to take care of our veterans and keep our nation secure.
November 3, 2023

“It’s very important that Republicans look forward, and not backward.”

WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Reps. Frank Lucas (OK-03) and Larry Bucshon, M.D. (IN-08) appeared before The Ripon Society to discuss the state of the House Republican Conference and the legislative agenda for the remainder of the year.
October 26, 2023

D’Esposito, Lawler, and Molinaro Bring Bipartisan Values to Washington

WASHINGTON, DC – Just hours before the U.S. House of Representatives successfully elected a Speaker, The Ripon Society heard from U.S. Reps. Anthony D’Esposito (NY-4), Mike Lawler (NY-17), and Marc Molinaro (NY-19).
October 25, 2023

“I believe that AI is going to be the next big catalyst to economic prosperity.”

WASHINGTON, DC – With each new week seeming to bring another new advancement in Artificial Intelligence, The Ripon Society hosted a discussion with Rep. Jay Obernolte (CA-23), one of the leading experts on AI in Congress.
October 20, 2023

Huizenga, Peters Talk Bipartisan Fiscal Forum

WASHINGTON, DC — With the national debt at a record level and the deficit nearly tripling in the first nine months of the fiscal year, The Ripon Society held a discussion with two leaders who are working toward a bipartisan fix.
September 29, 2023

Steil & Lee Lead Effort to Enhance Integrity of American Elections

WASHINGTON, DC – With questions about voting irregularities still fresh on the minds of many voters, The Ripon Society hosted a discussion with two leaders in Congress who are working to put those questions to rest.
September 28, 2023

Barr Discusses Chinese Threat & US-Backed International Deterrence

WASHINGTON, DC – Shortly after returning from a bipartisan mission to the South China Sea, U.S. Rep. Andy Barr (KY-06) appeared before a meeting of The Ripon Society to discuss what he learned on the mission and the threat posed by China.
September 19, 2023

Armstrong, Beatty, Krishnamoorthi & Smith Honored with 2023 Roosevelt Leadership Awards

WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society and Franklin Center for Global Policy Exchange honored four leaders in Congress for their efforts to rebuild trust in the government and make it work better on behalf of the American people.
August 4, 2023

“THE SPECIAL RELATIONSHIP”

WASHINGTON, DC — Seventy-seven years after Churchill coined the phrase, the latest Ripon Forum examines the importance of the Special Relationship between the United States and United Kingdom in an increasingly volatile world.