A 1946 law established separate policy committees for the U.S. Senate majority and minority parties. The purpose of this bipartisan effort was to coordinate and enhance legislative policymaking.
The Republican Policy Committee (RPC) publishes a variety of policy papers that are used by Republican Senators and their staffs to prepare for committee deliberations, floor debate, and votes. These RPC publications, which are posted on this website, include in-depth policy papers on issues facing Congress, legislative notice summaries for every major bill awaiting Senate floor action, and a variety of shorter papers on timely issues as they arise.
Every week the Senate is in session, Republican Senators gather in the Capitol for a policy lunch meeting, hosted by Chairman Thune. At this meeting, Republican Senators discuss issues before the Senate, review the anticipated agenda, and discuss policy options.