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House Freedom Caucus
Congressional caucus of conservative House Republicans
Organization details
- Founded / originated
- 2015
- Type
- U.S. House Republican congressional caucus
- Founding-era members
- Jim Jordan, Mark Meadows, Mick Mulvaney, and other House Republicans
The House Freedom Caucus is a group of Republican members of the U.S. House of Representatives formed in January 2015.
History and activities
Founding lawmakers included Jim Jordan, Mark Meadows, Mick Mulvaney and several other conservative Republicans. Their public announcement described a caucus intended to influence House policy and leadership debates.
Organization and documented relationships
Only members who actually joined can be represented as caucus members; broader political support does not establish membership. Caucus roles are elected congressional service, not standalone private nonprofit employment.
References
Research compiled through November 12, 2026. Sources and historical roles are dated where known.