Tag: House of Representatives
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Salazar Leads the Way with Bipartisan Bill to Reform America’s Immigration System
WASHINGTON, DC – U.S. Rep. María Elvira Salazar (FL-27) appeared before The Ripon Society, delivering remarks about the need to reform America’s immigration system and the bipartisan legislation she has authored to achieve these goals.
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Hill & Johnson Lead Effort to Create Regulatory Framework for Cryptocurrency and Other Digital Assets
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held a discussion with Reps. French Hill (AR-2) and Dusty Johnson (SD-AL) who are working to put in place a regulatory framework to govern cryptocurrency and other digital assets.
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Balderson, Pfluger and Obernolte Discuss Their Priorities as New Members of the House Energy & Commerce Committee
WASHINGTON, DC – In remarks yesterday morning before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society, three new members of the U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee discussed the agenda of the influential panel.
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Ripon Society Holds Discussion with Dan Meyer, Chief of Staff to the Speaker of the House
WASHINGTON, DC – The Ripon Society held a lunch discussion yesterday afternoon with Dan Meyer, the Chief of Staff to Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy.
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“People understand what the problems are – you don’t have to sell them on the idea that the country’s on the wrong track.”
WASHINGTON, DC – In remarks yesterday morning before a breakfast meeting of The Ripon Society, House Republican Whip Steve Scalise (LA-1) assessed the national political landscape heading into the mid-term elections.
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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.
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“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).
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“I stand firm on my conservative principles, but I believe in productivity over partisanship.”
WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society held a virtual discussion with U.S. Reps. John Curtis (UT-3) and Blake Moore (UT-1). The discussion centered on what each lawmaker seeks to achieve in the 117th Congress
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“Even though we’re going through a turbulent time, I’m confident that we will get through this and become stronger than ever. ”
WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society hosted a virtual meeting with U.S. Reps. David Valadao (CA-21) and Young Kim (CA-39) who flipped House seats held by Democrats in 2020, making gains in a state where Republicans have faced stiff headwinds in recent years.
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“There’s nothing more bipartisan than keeping our country safe.”
WASHINGTON, DC — In remarks before a virtual meeting of The Ripon Society, House Homeland Security Ranking Member John Katko (NY-24) discussed the Committee agenda and the bipartisan effort he is leading to keep Americans safe.
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“Instead of beating the drum for whatever the political message is of the day, we should focus on the things that matter to people.”
WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society hosted a virtual event with U.S. Reps. Frank Lucas (OK-3) and Stephanie Bice (OK-5). The discussion centered on possible legislative priorities in the new Congress, where tensions remain high.
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“If I were handicapping 2022, I’d be pretty excited as a Republican in the House.”
WASHINGTON, DC — The Ripon Society held a virtual discussion with U.S. Rep. Greg Walden, who discussed the results of the election and shared his thoughts on the future of the GOP & the legislative agenda in the year ahead.