Future Caucus (formerly Millennial Action Project)

Shout out to Representative Mike Smith (DE-R) and Representative Dr. Jasmine Clark (GA-D) for joining NBC’s Meet the Press NOW for a conversation on bipartisanship. 

Future Summit is the nation’s largest bipartisan gathering of Gen Z and millennial legislators.  We’re thrilled to partner with the McCourt School of Public Policy to host #FutureSummit in D.C. this year. When we work together, our best days are ahead!

We've officially kicked off Future Summit 2024 today at the Library of Congress! We're so excited for the next few days. Thank you to Lindsay Chervinsky for sharing insights from the Election of 1800 and how our political leaders can continue to display civic virtue. #FutureSummit

Our 2023 Impact Report is here! The Impact Report measures and details the impact and success of Future Caucus programs and that of our members in their respective legislatures. Read the report and see how Future Caucus has led a decade of shaping the future. https://lnkd.in/e2DrrUuH 

Political violence is never justified. Never.

In 2013, at the age of only 21, Representative Jeramey Anderson (D-MS) was elected to the Mississippi House of Representatives’ 110th District. As a Democrat and a young Black man in a deep-red state, the accomplishment did not come without its challenges. Despite this, a decade into his career of public service, Rep. Anderson has found success in the Mississippi State House thanks to his commitment to communication and bipartisan cooperation. His discussion-oriented approach has led to several legislative accomplishments, including replacing the Confederate battle flag in Mississippi’s state flag with a new “In God We Trust” design, a feat that took four years of bipartisan communication. Anderson emphasizes in his approach that, “It’s OK to disagree, but it’s not OK to stop having conversations,” insisting on the importance of avoiding echo chambers. You can read our full conversation with Representative Anderson and his insights for the next generation of lawmakers in our Young Lawmakers’ Storybank: https://lnkd.in/eUMdDrBS

There are only THREE days left to apply for Future Summit! Join us in Washington D.C., July 24th-27th, for the nation’s largest bipartisan convening of young state legislators. https://lnkd.in/eC6F3k3S

All of us at Future Caucus would like to wish everyone a very happy Fourth of July! The American experiment is worth celebrating and strengthening. Gen Z and millennial lawmakers believe this. It’s why they’re fostering a culture of pluralism and improving our democracy, reminding us of our nation's founding promises. This Fourth of July, we’re thankful for the wonderful freedoms we honor this day, and for all the people building a more perfect union. Happy Independence Day!

After six terms in Congress, Representative Derek Kilmer (D-WA), plans to retire at the end of the current Congressional term. But not without some wisdom to impart. Ahead of his departure, Future Caucus had the opportunity to sit down with Rep. Kilmer where he shared his advice on building civic bridges and working across the aisle. He believes that working to narrow the partisan divide is a skill that young lawmakers can practice and learn. The first step? Listen. Kilmer cites his experiences as co-chair of the Bipartisan Working Group, “Going around the room to talk about what’s going on in Congress that week, even when it’s a tough conversation…” as playing a key role in his ability to understand the way colleagues vote. Secondly, Kilmer says to travel, after finding great benefit from visiting Republican-held districts and inviting Republican colleagues to visit his own – learn where people are coming from, literally. Third, have an endgame. And lastly, take the wins. Finding common ground requires work and gratification is rarely instant, but the long, hard work has payoffs. On civility, Kilmer says, “It means that we figure out where we can find agreement, and when we have disagreement, we disagree better.” Rep. Kilmer shares more on the lessons he’s learned from his years of building civic bridges in the latest addition of our Young Lawmakers’ Storybank: https://lnkd.in/e5CBS-Tj

Last month, we hosted our first-ever regional convening, Future Summit South, in Atlanta, Georgia, because what matters in the South differs from what matters in the Northeast or the Pacific Northwest. Lawmakers from eight states, representing both political parties, joined us in Atlanta. Over the course of the weekend, we had the opportunity to connect and learn about the Southern legislative experience, priorities, and challenges on a deeper level while engaging in community-building, policy discussions, and leadership training. Get a glimpse into Future Summit South and the work Gen Z and millennial lawmakers are doing across the region by watching the video below, and apply today to join us for our national Future Summit next month in Washington, DC! https://lnkd.in/eiXQ9ef8