Republican Liberty Caucus
The RLC is a grassroots membership organization working within the Republican Party to advance the principles of:
- individual rights,
- limited government and
- free markets.
Founded by libertarians
The RLC was launched in 1991 by libertarian activists seeking to influence the GOP. Later chaired by Ron Paul, the RLC grants charters for state RLC organizations which have representation on the national board.
THE LIBERTY COMPACT
Candidates seeking RLC endorsement are asked to sign the Liberty Compact which reads:
“I pledge to the citizens of this State, and to the American people, that as their elected representative I will work to: restore liberty, not restrict it; shrink government, not expand it; reduce taxes, not raise them; abolish programs, not create them; promote the freedom and independence of citizens, not the interference of government in their lives; and observe the limited, enumerated powers of our Constitution, not ignore them.”
Why I Have Joined the Republican Liberty Caucus: The Great Battle of Our Time
RLC Publishes 2026 Liberty Index: Massie Stands Alone at the Top
The Republican Liberty Caucus has published its 2026 Liberty Index, its annual scorecard evaluating U.S. House Republicans on votes from 2025. Once again, Rep. Thomas Massie earned the highest score, emerging as a consistent champion of liberty amid widespread disappointment.
PRESS RELEASE
See the press release of June 10 from the Republican Liberty Caucus, "Libertarian Party 2024 Vice-Presidential Nominee Mike ter Maat Joins Republican Liberty Caucus."
OP-ED IN THE INDEPENDENT POLITICAL REPORT
Check out my op-ed "Why I Left the Libertarian Party for the Republican Liberty Caucus," appearing in the Independent Political Report on Tuesday, June 10th.
ARTICLE IN THE HILL
Check out the article "Libertarian Party’s 2024 VP nominee announces he’s joining GOP" appearing in the Hill on Friday, June 10th.
ARTICLE IN NEWSMAX
Check out the article "Fmr Libertarians Try to Steer GOP Toward Fiscal Conservatism" appearing in Newsmax on Tuesday, June 17th.
CONTACT MIKE ABOUT THE RLC
Mike@MiketerMaat.com