Council for National Policy

Archive profile summary

Private conservative networking organization formed in 1981 that brings together figures from religious, political, donor, media and policy organizations in a recurring membership setting.

Why this entry is in the archive

A documented convening point where leaders from otherwise separate organizations could share information, relationships and personnel concerns.

What it is

The Council for National Policy is not a party committee or government body. Its importance is as a recurring private convening space for leaders from otherwise separate organizations.

Why convening matters

Repeated meetings can create relationships, information exchange and trust across institutional boundaries even when participants retain separate finances, leadership and missions.

Evidence limits

Membership or attendance does not establish agreement on every issue or prove that CNP directs member organizations.

A networking forum should not be treated as a secret command structure without specific evidence of direction or decision-making.

Timeline

1981
Council for National Policy forms
Religious, political, donor and policy figures create a private networking organization intended to strengthen coordination across New Right institutions.
Tim LaHaye · Richard Viguerie · Paul Weyrich · Edwin Feulner · Phyllis Schlafly