FMC, the association of Former Members of Congress

FMC was thrilled to partner with Embassy of Japan in the USA to host an appreciation reception for Congressional schedulers and chiefs of staff! These staffers are the cornerstone of Congress and essential to the success of their offices, and we’re proud to celebrate them. Thank you to DCM Shimada and Fmr. Congressman Jim Moran for sharing remarks with the group, and to everyone who joined us in recognizing the hard work of Congressional staff!

Thank you Temple University, Japan Campus for welcoming our Chief of Staff delegation to your campus! The group spoke with students about AI, bipartisanship, and the U.S.-Japan relationship, and learned more about attending an American school in Japan. We’re grateful to engage with these young leaders – Go Owls!

While in Tokyo, our Chief Delegation sat down with representatives from the Embassies of Australia, the Republic of the Philippines, and South Korea in Japan for a roundtable discussion on regional challenges these nations are facing surrounding security, trade, and energy. We’re grateful to be able to learn more about these concerns from our allies in the Pacific, and thank them for their time!

Yesterday, the FMC board unanimously elected the Hon. Donna Edwards as the newest President of FMC! We were proud to watch as outgoing president Barbara Comstock passed the gavel on, and look forward to an amazing two years under Congresswoman Edwards’ strong leadership and vision!

We’re also pleased to introduce Dennis A. Ross JD as President Elect, Rep. Larry Bucshon and Val Demings as Vice Presidents, and Barbara Comstock as Immediate Past President. Congratulations to the new Executive Committee - we're excited to see the work they accomplish this term!

FMC is thrilled to be back in Tokyo with our annual Chief of Staff delegation! We began our time by meeting with journalists for an overview of the political, economic, and cultural background of Japan. Thank you to Sasakawa Peace Foundation USA for their support and for making this trip possible!

FMC was thrilled to help welcome over 70 District Directors to the residence of H.E. Birgitta Tazelaar, Ambassador of the Kingdom of the Netherlands to the U.S., as part of the Republican Fly-In! We’re so grateful to the Ambassador for hosting, to Former Member John Katko for sharing remarks, and to all the DD’s who joined us for the reception. It’s an honor to be part of this annual event!

The Congressional Baseball Game has been a beloved tradition for 115 years, and we’re proud to support such a long-standing celebration of bipartisanship. We look forward to cheering on both teams tonight and wish our Co-Chair Congressman August Pfluger and Rep. Bill Huizenga the best of luck!

FMC's Congressional Study Group on Korea was pleased to host a breakfast roundtable with Co-Chair Congressman Ami Bera and U.S. Representative Young Kim to discuss the U.S.-ROK alliance, Korea’s $350B investment commitment, and opportunities for further partnership. Thank you to all who joined us!

FMC was honored to join our longtime friends EP Former Members Association in Brussels to celebrate their 25th anniversary and view their exhibition showcasing their achievements. We congratulate them on this milestone, and look forward to another 25 years of friendship and growth!

What does it mean to lead ethically? FMC partnered with George Washington University's The Graduate School of Political Management and Chief Influencer for a conversation on ethics, influence, and power in today's polarized world, featuring Former Members of Congress Mike Capuano and Mimi Walters, and Pulitzer Prize-winning journalist Brody Mullins. We’re proud to have been a part of this insightful discussion! Click the link below for the full conversation.

Chief Influencer® | Ethics, Influence, and Power | Live Panel with GW’s GSPM What does it really mean to lead ethically when the rules keep changing, and the public is watching every move? In this special live edition of Chief Influencer, recorded before a live audience at ...