Justin Amash, founder and chairman of the Liberty Caucus
After the112th Congress began and Ron Paul switched his focus to his presidential campaign, his luncheon was replaced by a formalcongressional member organization. That member organization was named the House Liberty Caucus and was initially chaired byJustin Amash.[8][9] The House Liberty Caucus was joined by Republican members who wanted to "focus on specific issues likeeconomic freedom,individual liberty, and following theConstitution".[2] During his time inCongress,Jared Polis of Colorado was the onlyDemocratic member of the caucus.[10] The caucus has been characterized as "conservative with a libertarian emphasis" and was associated with theTea Party movement.[3] In June 2014, the caucus supportedRaúl Labrador's campaign for House Majority Leader.[11][12] In February 2019,Politico reported that the House Liberty Caucus had eight members.[13]
As of November 2023, Rep. Warren Davidson is listed as the leader of the Congressional Liberty Caucus.[1]
^abAs of November 2023, the list of congressional member organizations for the 118th Congress includes the Congressional Liberty Caucus. Rep. Warren Davidson is listed as its leader.[1]
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