RSC Celebrates 53 Years as Capitol Hill’s Republican Powerhouse

WASHINGTON, D.C. — On this day in 1973, Rep. Phil Crane (IL-12) and a group of fellow Republicans founded the Republican Study Committee (RSC), creating a home for conservatives to share ideas in the House of Representatives. More than five decades later, that mission is stronger than ever, with its 190 members making RSC the largest caucus on Capitol Hill and driving policy and communications.  

During the 119th Congress, RSC played a central role in turning conservative principles into action, advancing legislation that delivers on the promises Republicans made to the American people. Members of the RSC secured major wins in the Working Families Tax Cuts Act, including delivering historic tax relief for American families, providing tax certainty for small business owners, protecting family farms, and securing historic border funding.

The RSC is also taking the fight beyond the Beltway. Through hosting the first-ever New Media Row on Capitol Hill, the caucus brought digital influencers and creators from across the country face to face with House and Senate Republicans, carrying the conservative message directly to the Americans who have tuned out legacy media. RSC members have also been central to the fight against waste, fraud, and abuse, and have put forward a framework to codify the Trump administration’s anti-fraud victories into law so taxpayers finally get the accountability they deserve.

Here’s what RSC’s leaders had to say about the caucus’s legacy:

“For 53 years, the Republican Study Committee has stood as the conservative conscience of the House, and it has been a profound privilege to carry forward the work of the distinguished leaders who held this gavel before me. This Congress, our members redefined what the RSC can be, transforming it into a governing force that turns conservative ideas into law while being the leading voices of the Republican message across America. From the Working Families Tax Cuts Act to historic border security and accountability for taxpayers, our members delivered. Serving alongside them has been the honor of my life, and I am confident the RSC will remain a steadfast voice for the American people for generations to come,” said RSC Chairman August Pfluger (TX-11).

“I am proud to celebrate the Republican Study Committee’s legacy of conservative leadership and its commitment to advancing the American Dream. Since its founding in 1973, the RSC has worked to advance policies that strengthen our Nation, expand opportunity, and put America first. I am proud to stand alongside my colleagues in championing the common sense conservative principles that make our country stronger. Congratulations to the Republican Study Committee on its 53rd anniversary, and I look forward to continuing this important work for years to come,” said Vice Chair Ben Cline (VA-06).