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This article is about the U.S. Congressional organization. For the political action organization, see Republican Liberty Caucus.
Liberty Caucus
ChairmanJustin Amash
Founded2011
Preceded byLiberty Caucus
Tea Party Caucus
IdeologyLibertarian conservatism[1][2]
Conservatism[3]
Political positionRight-wing[3]
National affiliationRepublican Party
ColorsBlack, White and Yellow
Seats in the House
36 / 435

The Liberty Caucus is a Congressional caucus consisting of conservative Republican members of the United States House of Representatives. It hosts a bimonthly luncheon in Washington, D.C.[3] The group was founded by Rep. Justin Amash of Michigan and joined by Republican members who wanted to "focus on specific issues like economic freedom, individual liberty, and following the Constitution".[3] The caucus has also been characterized as "conservative with a libertarian emphasis" and associated with the Tea Party movement.[2]

Members

History

Prior to the formal creation of the House Liberty Caucus, Rep. Ron Paul hosted a luncheon in Washington, D.C. every Thursday for a group of Republican members of the United States House of Representatives, that he called the "Liberty Caucus."[11] The group, in close association with the political action committee the Republican Liberty Caucus, "support[ed] individual rights, limited government and free enterprise."[12] Past attendees of this luncheon include:

After the 112th United States Congress began and Ron Paul switched his focus to his presidential campaign, his luncheon was replaced by a formal congressional member organization called the House Liberty Caucus and chaired by Justin Amash.[15][16] In June 2014, the caucus supported Raul Labrador's campaign for House Majority Leader.[17][18]

Past members of the current organization include:

See also

References

  1. ^ a b c d e f g h i "Help Build The House Liberty Caucus". LibertyConservatives.com. Retrieved July 17, 2014.
  2. ^ a b "Libertarian wing of GOP gains strength in Congress". WashingtonExaminer.com. January 24, 2014. Retrieved March 5, 2014.
  3. ^ a b c d e f g h i j "Conservatives Form Their Own Caucus Because the RSC Isn't 'Hard-Core' Enough". NationalJournal.com. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
  4. ^ https://amash.house.gov/about-me/committees-and-caucuses. Retrieved August 3, 2016. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  5. ^ http://brat.house.gov/about/committees.htm. Retrieved August 3, 2016. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  6. ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n o p q r s "House Liberty Caucus". Facebook. Retrieved January 15, 2014.
  7. ^ http://chaffetz.house.gov/biography/committees.htm. Retrieved August 3, 2016. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  8. ^ http://jeffduncan.house.gov/about-me/committees-and-caucuses. Retrieved August 3, 2016. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  9. ^ http://gosar.house.gov/about-me/committees-and-caucuses. Retrieved August 3, 2016. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  10. ^ "Committee Detail – Data". Data.washingtonexaminer.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  11. ^ Caldwell, Christopher (July 22, 2007). "The Antiwar, Anti-Abortion, Anti-Drug-Enforcement-Administration, Anti-Medicare Candidacy of Dr. Ron Paul". New York Times Magazine. Retrieved July 21, 2007.
  12. ^ "Statement of Principles & Positions | Republican Liberty Caucus". Rlc.org. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  13. ^ Eric Ostermeier. "Has Ron Paul Converted Michele Bachmann To Libertarianism? – Smart Politics". Blog.lib.umn.edu. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  14. ^ Mike Riggs (February 24, 2012). "Who Will Be The Next Ron Paul?". Reason.com. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  15. ^ "112th Congress : Congressional Member Organizations (CMO)" (PDF). Cha.house.gov. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  16. ^ "That's My Congress | In Challenge to Michele Bachmann and Tea Party brand, Justin Amash forms House Liberty Caucus". Thatsmycongress.com. March 22, 2011. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  17. ^ Gordon, Greg. "Idaho's Raul Labrador raises profile in failed bid for House leader | Idaho Politics". Idahostatesman.com. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  18. ^ Costa, Robert. "For tea party, Republican whip race is best shot at House leadership role". The Washington Post. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  19. ^ "Committees and Caucuses | Congressman Kerry Bentivolio". Bentivolio.house.gov. Retrieved July 23, 2014.
  20. ^ a b c d "Members | House Liberty Caucus". Web.archive.org. February 20, 2013. Archived from the original on February 20, 2013. Retrieved May 4, 2015. {{cite web}}: Unknown parameter |deadurl= ignored (|url-status= suggested) (help)
  21. ^ a b "Legislative Committee Detail Page". Ciclt.net. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
  22. ^ a b "House Liberty Caucus | Cape Coral Chamber of Commerce". Capecoralvoice.com. Retrieved May 4, 2015.
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