Built to Last

Common Sense  provided courage to declare independence and pursue the truth --- America: Built to Last.

The foundational principles ensure support of the truth --- America: Built to Last

Political differences may produce civil strife, but enduring principles provides the stability and assurance of --- America: Built to Last.

Contributions from peoples of the world highlight the nation as 'beacon of hope' and strengthens the truth --- America: Built to Last.


World Wars, even fighting on multiple fronts couldn't dampen our determination to defend the fact --- America: Built to Last.
Terrorism and unabashed formidable enemies of the nation strengthen our resolve that 'we will prevail' and that 'we shall never forget' --- America: Built to Last.

Unemployment, economic insecurity, and social change perfected the state --- America: Built to Last.

America has faced many challenges over the years, domestically and internationally.
"We the People" are resilent and responsible, who above all things, believe --- America: Built to Last.



Further Reading

Unreasonable Expectations

The Myth of American Decline.

It's Common Sense

The intensity of ongoing public discourse concerning domestic and foreign policies reflects this definitive moment in history marked by the nexus of zeitgeist and opportunity. The ole' political arguments and maneuverings are no longer acceptable. The ideological posturing are no longer tolerated.

There have been much talk about 'The Exceptionalism of America'. Whereas America embodies many ideals and values that other countries aspire to, we should guard against selfish pride. Remember there's a difference between patriotism and ethnocentricism.

"When pride cometh, then cometh shame." --- Proverbs 11:2
"Pride goeth before destruction, and an haughty spirit before a fall."
--- Proverbs 16:18 ---

It's Common Sense!

If America is to be truly 'exceptional' (the 'city on a hill') in an enduring way, then it's time to put aside childish ways and thinking; really strive to be a more perfect (mature) union. It's time to sieze this definitive moment in history to do what we already know needs to be done in the best interest of America.

It's time to deal with reality (Newsflash! -- It doesn't mean looking at reality t.v. shows).

It's Common Sense!

TARP was an unfortunate necessity. It may have left an unpleasant taste in the mouths of many Americans, but it was the right thing to do. Ironically, in retrospect, it showed we can put aside politics/ideological differences and PUT AMERICA FIRST! It showed continuity of purpose.


It's Common Sense!

The Recovery Act was an unfortunate necessity; notwithstanding the extraneous provisions included in the legislation and given the circumstances, it was the right thing to do.

It's Common Sense!

Health Care Reform/Health Care Law was a social and economic necessity. The exclusion of the public option showed continuity of purpose with American ideals and values. It was the right thing to do.

It's Common Sense!

The Auto Industry Bailout was an unfortunate necessity. It may have left an unpleasant taste in the mouth of many Americans. It strengthen manufacturing sector of U.S. economy, increased potential exports and job growth. It was the right thing to do.

It's Common Sense!

Financial Regulatory Reform is a social and economic necessity. It showed understanding of past shortcomings that precipitated crisis and willingness to be proactive in adverting crisis in future. Nothwithstanding, it's incomplete due to failure to deal with Fannie Mae/Freddie Mac and relationship to the Community Revitalization Act (as amended in 1990s). It was the right thing to do.

It's Common Sense!

Budgetary Process/Entitlement/Tax Reform is a national security, social, and economic necessity. Balanced and prudent changes are needed to reflect changing realities, deal with future challenges, and pursue opportunities effectively. It's the right thing to do.

It's Common Sense!

Comprehensive  Immigration Reform is national security, social, and economic necessity. Balanced and prudent changes are needed to reflect changing realities, deal with future challenges, and opportunities effectively. America is a nation which values compassion and justice, not tyranny and repression. America is a nation which values law and order, not anarchy and confusion.

It's Common Sense!

Congressional Reform is a national necessity. The time and energy wasted on political games and maneuverings have produced much public ire and frustration against public servants, in addition to bringing the time-honored institution, the U.S. Congress to a standing of ill-repute. ("It doesn't have to be this way.") It's the right thing to do.

It's Common Sense!

Presidential Leadership Reform is a national necessity. For years, Republicans and Democrats seem to have considered the president as a pawn and the presidency as a trophy. For years, there has been politicization of the presidency. It's time for all Americans to rethink how we view the president in relation to political parties.

Once an individual takes the oath of office, he owes no allegiance to politcal parties. His primary focus is what's best for all Americans --- Democrats, Republicans, Independents, and Apolitical. Every administration should demonstrate a continuity of purpose in pursuing what's in the best interest of America. The president should not be constrained to accept/reject viable ideas based on political affiliation.

Furthermore, no party should be able to hide behind the president's favor/disfavor. Neither should the president be able to hide behind a party's favor/disfavor. It's time for more accurate assessment of presidential job performance. It's time for more independent accurate assessment of a party's ideas and vision.

At respective national conventions, EACH political party decides to offer its party's nominee or ENDORSE the president. It's time to reduce (though realistically not completely eliminate) the politicization of the presidency. It's the right thing to do.

It's Common Sense!

Political Process reform (e.g. Redistricting, Open Primaries, Campaign Financing, Enhanced Rescission Authority granted to POTUS) is a national necessity. America may have lofty ideals and enviable values, but if our processes are adulterated by political shenanigans then America is no better than countries we consider to be despotic. It's the right thing to do.

It's time to clarify the practical and political role/functionality of such grassroot movements as TEA and OFA; specifically in regards to PACS/SuperPACS. Indeed, campaign finance laws need to be reviewed to ensure there's an accurate reflection of reality. No gaps or loopholes --- functional or otherwise. It's the right thing to do.

It's Common Sense!

The partisans and the ideologues on both sides of spectrum should realize the challenges we face are not insurmountable; the problems are solvable. We may not particularly agree with a certain polcy approach, but must use common sense. There are many reasonable Americans who are so-o-o-o tired of the political brinkmanship and our leaders' actions reflecting everything but sound judgment. Indeed, who has the judgment to lead?

Common Sense shows no preference to political parties or ideologies. Common Sense not only faces reality but deals with reality. Common Sense focuses not on the short-term, myopic quick-fixes, but on balanced pragmatic sustainable solutions. Common Sense accepts responsibility, not excuses.

It's Time for Common Sense!

Diamond in the Rough

Many reasonable Americans are really tired of short-term actions of Congress.

Many reasonable Americans are really tired of the brinkmanship of Congress.


It's time to focus on good policy instead of politics.


The recent approval rating of Congress reflects public consensus that there needs to be fundamental changes to the time-honored institution.


Indeed, Congress creates much energy from actions; however like coal, its energy seems to be having an adverse effect on environment.

However many  reasonable people still believe that with sustained intense pressure Congress is able to be transformed into a diamond.

Indeed, 'Change has come to Congress' --- not superficial i.e. terms of party majorities.

Indeed, it's time for Responsibility to come to Congress. 

Further Reading

Make Congress Work

Political Fools

Ted Cruz

A highly influential voice among uber-conservatives, specifically the TEA Party

Grover Norquist

Indeed, he’s a highly influential voice in politics, but his ‘anti-tax pledge’    

shows him to be a fool.  Enough said.

               

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“Un sot trouve toujours un plus sot qui l'admire.”  
--- Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux

“Más acompañados y paniguados debe de tener la locura que la discreción.”

--- Cervantes (Miguel de Cervantes Saavedra)

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A Fool's Pledge

A promise that seems noble and wise

striving to reach an ideal, a pie-in-the-sky

A promise spoken in haste

A promise of words futile as waste.

A promise that's impossible to keep

A promise that's destined to make people weep.

A promise that's cumbersome as a millstone around neck.

A promise that's devastating as a car wreck.

A promise that's merely an illusion.

A promise with no future, it perishes because it has no vision.

A Fool's Pledge seduces people of goodwill and faith

Its essence is nothing more than a transient wraith.

A Fool's Pledge weaves its web of deception

offering security, but verily no protection.

Will you walk into my parlour?" said the Spider to the Fly

A Fool's Pledge squeezes the life out of those who are trapped in its grasp

as fear, like a boa constrictor, produces the last gasp.

A Fool's Pledge isolates a person from pragmatic sustainable solutions.

All that's left is wanton processes and much confusion.

A Fool's Pledge denies freedom like an inmate in prison.

A Fool's Pledge lacks wisdom, common sense, and reason.

To extricate from something that is so noxious

To be redeemed and help further the interests of the U.S

Must acknowledge selfish Pride is the master behind current affair.

Humility is the savior that will deliver from its lair.

Accept full responsibility, come clean my friend

'Denounce and Reject' and let's put such folly to an end! 

Forgiveness is available, if contrite and true.

America is waiting, it's up to you.

Analysis Paralysis: An Affliction of Leaders?

"The term "analysis paralysis" or "paralysis of analysis" refers to over-analyzing (or over-thinking) a situation, so that a decision or action is never taken, in effect paralyzing the outcome. A decision can be treated as over-complicated, with too many detailed options, so that a choice is never made, rather than try something and change if a major problem arises. A person might be seeking the optimal or "perfect" solution upfront, and fear making any decision which could lead to erroneous results, when on the way to a better solution."

"The phrase describes a situation where the opportunity cost of decision analysis exceeds the benefits that could be gained by enacting some decision, or an informal or non-deterministic situation where the sheer quantity of analysis overwhelms the decision-making process itself, thus preventing a decision. The phrase applies to any situation where analysis may be applied to help make a decision and may be a dysfunctional element of organizational behavior. This is often phrased as paralysis by analysis, in contrast to extinct by instinct (making a fatal decision based on hasty judgment or a gut-reaction)."

Open Letter to U.S. Congress

There's a lot of talk about invoking the 14th Amendment in regrettable case there's no resolution by August 2. Applicability is unclear, but it does raise the possibility that U.S. Congress may have over-step its constitutional boundaries enacting debt ceiling and thereby raises the possibility that there was error in raising debt ceiling in past. Now,we're facing a dilemma -- whether it's the delay in raising the debt ceiling, challenging its constitutionality, or allowing a debt default, all actions pose serious political risks and significant consequences for both parties and nation. Furthermore such actions are troubling in the eyes of international community.

This issue and the crisis it portends highlights our ongoing tendency to approach problem-solving in tunnel-vision, myopic manner.

These are solvable problems, but it does require us just getting out of the short-term and, frankly, selfish approach that sometimes politics breeds. We’ve got to think a bit long term. --- President Obama, Press Conference 06.29.11

Yes, we need to deal with our debt but we must make sure that the remedies set forth are not only pragmatic and balanced, but are in accordance with the U.S. Constitution. Though there are Republicans, like Sen Demint et. al. who express support for a balanced budget amendment, to insist on its inclusion in any deal is not practical given time constraints and could be pursued later after current crisis is effectively resolved. To do otherwise is actually demagoguery, irresponsible, and predatory insomuch it takes advantage of the public's and some leaders' ignorance of the ardous amendment process (e.g the Equal Rights Amendment (ERA) -- it's been 88 years since it was first proposed and still it's just short of the required states for ratification!) Such irresponsibility will not be tolerated, either. Seriously!

*** Indeed, the TEA Party raises legitimate concerns but unfortunately the media has been enthralled with the symbolism and energy of the movement that it failed to ask those who ascribe to TEA tenets to provide more complete vision for America insomuch vision = goal (what) + process (how). Anybody may state 'what' we should do, but the most important is the 'how'. What are the pragmatic sustainable solutions to the nation's problems? Failure to provide pragmatic sustainable solutions is disingenuous and manipulative; merely appealing to the fear and anxiety of the public.

More and more Americans are awakening to the fact that our nation's future is not a game to be played like russian roulette. It's not a game, period. Leaders need to understand it's time to focus on the next generation, not just the next election. Media organizations need to realize and assume due responsibility towards encouraging understanding among populace. We, the People need to understand it's important to exercise the skill, active listening continually. Obstinacy and Extremism are not virtues; Tolerance and Moderation are not vices. Remember, it's not a game.


It's an "ALL-IN" Moment in History. To insist on the exclusion of tax increases or exclusion of changes in Entitlements is unreasonable. It's time for shared responsibility. The challenges we face have been years, indeed, decades in the making by Republicans and Democrats. No one party has all the answers. BOTH sides must be willing to step away from their intransigent policy positions towards compromise. Put America First.

It's time to get serious and stop the pas folie deux that's consuming the political parties. It's time for leadership. It's time for principled compromise. It's time for discipline, balance, and responsibility! It's time for Change to come to U.S. Congress (not cosmetic or mere change in party majorities either) If anyone insists in continuing to behave in a manner that is counterproductive then s/he does not need to be a member in the U.S. Congress any longer. There are many reasonable informed Americans who are willing to make it happen. They vote and not necessarily along party lines. Believe it or not, the ground has shifted. The ole' staled way of doing things is no longer acceptable. The time for childish behavior and adult brinkmanship is over. Enough is Enough!


It's Time for Real Constitutionally Sound Solutions!


It's time to grant Enhanced Rescission Authority to the President.
-- Bipartisan Senate Support for Enhanced Presidential Rescission Authority http://crfb.org/blogs/bipartisan-senate-support-enhanced-presidential-rescission-authority

PAYGO Rules
--CBO Makes the Case for Strict Pay-As-You-Go (PAYGO) Rules http://crfb.org/blogs/cbo-makes-case-strict-pay-you-go-paygo-rules

Tax Reform
-- GAO Study: Complexity of Tax Code is Costly' http://crfb.org/blogs/gao-study-complexity-tax-code-costly

Review Subsidies
--Indirect, Labor , Trade Protections, Procurement, Infrastructure, Consumption, Export http://www.globalsubsidies.org/

Earmarks
-- Earmark transparency still makes more sense than a ban http://sunlightfoundation.com/blog/2010/07/06/earmark-transparency-still-makes-more-sense-than-a-ban/

Entitlement Reform
-- NBC/WSJ Poll: Americans Warming to Entitlement Reform http://blogs.forbes.com/aroy/2011/03/03/nbcwsj-poll-americans-warming-to-entitlement-reform/

-- Means Test http://conhomeusa.typepad.com/therepublican/2011/04/paul-ryan-entitlement-reform-means-testing.html

-- Tom Coburn and Joe Lieberman's Impressive New Medicare Reform Proposal http://news.yahoo.com/tom-coburn-joe-liebermans-impressive-medicare-reform-proposal-211501580.html

-- Dept of Defense Wasteful Spending http://www.whitehouse.gov/omb/blog/09/07/15/AiringDifferences

Congress
-- Quorum Reform. Though it's important to protect the rights of the minority party. It's also important to ensure there's no unnecessary disruption of legislative business via walkouts. There should be per diem fine assessed to every congressional member who engages in such behavior. It's childish and disorderly.

--Filibuster Reform. Though it's important to protect the rights of the minority party. It's also important to ensure there's no unnecessary disruption of legislative business via members abusing the time of Congress.

-- Review Caucuses. The number of caucuses in Congress may have been created for specific purposes but over time have added to the balkanization within the legislative branch. Many may be reasonably argued as permanent lobbying groups operating in the chambers of Congress (note it was stated they were not merely working with Congress) This type of relationship is unacceptable.
-- Multi-Year Budget Process
-- Open Primaries/Redistricting Reform

There are very serious issues and challenges that are facing the nation. It's admirable that people are exercising their constitutional rights to express grievances, but it must be coupled with pragmatism and responsibility. Failure to do so results in undue disruption and chaos, not order and progress. Remember, if you're not part of the solution, you're part of the problem.

In the movie, 'Lean on Me' about Joe Clark's efforts as principal to bring reforms to a New Jersey High School. Dr. Frank Napier, superintendent to Joe Clark: "Get used to it, it's the way of the world! If you're so hot on discipline then, goddammit, start by accepting mine."

To Members of U.S. Congress -- Democrats and Republicans: "Get used to it, it's the way of the world! If you're so hot on responsibility then, start by accepting it yourself! Because contrary to popular opinion, no one can have freedom without responsibility!"

"The American people didn't give us power, they gave us responsibility." --- Dick Armey


Further Reading:

Part III: America's Health --- The Heart Condition
http://my.barackobama.com/page/community/post_edit/gGGgxM/7hGKD

CBO Report: The Economics of the Federal Budget Deficit
http://fpc.state.gov/documents/organization/46694.pdf

Streamlining U.S. Congress

Indeed, it's time for change. We have heard this declared before and the results have been wave elections but no change. Let me be clear of what it meant, it's time to change the U.S. Congress. This change goes beyond political or party majorities in either chamber, but deals with entrenched dysfunctional processes of U.S. Congress. It's time to review and reform the processes of the legislative branch of government.

One area that needs to be reviewed is the number of caucuses in Congress. While many may justify their presence as necessary to promoting important issues of Americans. Let's be honest, many of them should be listed as lobbying special interests groups and have no place in the honored institution, U.S. Congress.

Some have become as many government programs which exist beyond its usefulness. The executive branch has pursued initiatives to streamline processes within its agencies. It's time for the legislative branch to do the same. C'mon it's time to discontinue the Rube Goldberg Competition. Here are some of the Caucuses that should be reviewed and considered for reform or elimination.


2015 Caucus (2006(?)–)
21st Century Health Care Caucus (2006(?)–)
30 Something Working Group
4-H Caucus (2006(?)–)
9/11 Commission Caucus (2006(?)–)
Addiction, Treatment and Recovery Caucus (2004–)
Afterschool Caucuses (2005-)
Alzheimer's Disease Congressional Task Force (1999–)
Americans Abroad Caucus (2007–)
Anti-Value Added Tax Caucus, The (Anti-VAT Caucus) (2006(?)–)
Appalachian Caucus (2006(?)–)
Armenian Caucus (1991-)
Army Corps Reform Caucus (2006(?)–)
BBike Caucus AKA Bicycle Caucus
Biomedical Research Caucus
Bipartisan Disabilities Caucus (2006(?)–)
Bipartisan Working Group on Disaster Recovery and Response, The (2006(?)–)
Blue Dog Coalition (1994–)
Congressional Bourbon Caucus (2009–present), founded by Brett Guthrie and John Yarmuth
Building a Better America Caucus (BABC) (2006(?)–)
CCalifornia Democratic Congressional Delegation (2006(?)–)
Caribbean Caucus (2003–)
Center Aisle Caucus (2006(?)–)
Chesapeake Bay Watershed Task Force (2006(?)–)
Children's Environmental Health Caucus (2006(?)–)
Coalition on Autism Research and Education (2006(?)–)
Community College Caucus (2006(?)–)
Community Solutions and Initiatives Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Anti-Terrorism Caucus (January 2007–present), founded by Sue Myrick, Bud Cramer, Kay Granger, and Ben Chandler
Congressional Arts Caucus (January 1981–present)
Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (May 1994–present)
Congressional Automotive Caucus (1985–present) (formerly Auto Industry Task Force)
Congressional Azerbaijan Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Battlefield Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Bike Caucus (CBC) (2006(?)–)
Congressional Biotechnology Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Bipartisan Cerebral Palsy Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Black Caucus (1969–)
Congressional Boating Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Border Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Brain Injury Task Force (2001–), founded by Bill Pascrell
Congressional Brazil Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Caucus on Armenian Issues (2006(?)–)
Congressional Caucus for Bosnia (2005 -)
Congressional Caucus on Central America (2006(?)–)
Congressional Caucus on Fetal Alcohol Spectrum Disorders (2006(?)–)
Congressional Caucus on Global Road Safety (2004–)
Congressional Caucus on Hellenic Issues (2006(?)–)
Congressional Caucus on the Judicial Branch (2006(?)–)
Congressional Caucus on Prescription Drug Abuse (2010(?)–)
Congressional Caucus on Sri Lanka and Sri Lankan Americans (2006(?)–)
Congressional Caucus on Turkey and Turkish Americans (March 2001)
Congressional Caucus on Uganda (2006(?)–)
Congressional Caucus for Women's Issues (1977–) Note: this was formed as the Congresswomen's Caucus, before changing its name in 1981.
Congressional Caucus on Youth Sports (2006(?)–)
Congressional Entertainment Industries Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Caucus to Fight and Control Methamphetamine (2006(?)–)
Congressional Children's Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional China Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Climate Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Coal Caucus (2010-)
Congressional Coalition on Adoption (2006(?)–)
Congressional Coastal Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Complementary and Alternative Medicine Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Constitution Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Correctional Officers Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Croatian Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Czech Caucus (2008–)
Congressional Diabetes Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional E-911 Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Farmer Cooperative Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Fire Services Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Fitness Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Food Safety Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Forest Task Force (2006(?)–)
Congressional Former Mayors Caucus (2006-) - cofounded by Mike Capuano and Mike Turner
Congressional Fraternal Caucus (summer 2002-)
Congressional French Caucus (October 2003–present)
Congressional Friends of Denmark (CFD) (2006(?)–)
Congressional Gaming Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Gulf of Mexico Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Hearing Health Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Hispanic Caucus (1976–)
Congressional Hispanic Conference (2003–)
Congressional HUBZone Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Horse Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Human Rights Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Humanities Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Immigration Reform Caucus (1999–)
Congressional Insurance Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Intelligent Transportation Systems Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional International Anti-Piracy Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Internet Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Iraqi Women's Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Kidney Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Labor and Working Families Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Life Science Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Management Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Manufacturing Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Manufacturing Task Force (2006(?)–)
Congressional Medical Professionals Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Men's Health Caucus (2007-)
Congressional Mental Health Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Mentoring Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Mine Warfare Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Mining Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Missing and Exploited Children's Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Morocco Caucus (July 2003) (formed as Morocco FTA Congressional Caucus)
Congressional Nursing Caucus (2003–present - founded by Louis Capps
Congressional Organic Caucus (2003–present)
Congressional Pakistan Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Port Security Caucus (2003–present) - founded by Chris Bell
Congressional Progressive Caucus (1990-)
Congressional Pro-Trade Caucus (2009-)
Congressional Real Estate Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Rural Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Rural Housing Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Scouting Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Savings and Ownership Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Second Amendment Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Serbian Caucus (2003–)
Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Ski and Snowboard Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Singapore Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Spina Bifida Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Sportsmen's Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Steel Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Stop DUI Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Submarine Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Taiwan Caucus (2002–)
Congressional Taskforce on International HIV/AIDS (2006(?)–)
Congressional Tourism and Travel Caucus (CTTC) (2006(?)–)
Congressional TRIO Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Ukrainian Caucus (1997–)
Congressional United Kingdom Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Victim's Rights Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Waterways Caucus (2006(?)–)
Congressional Western Caucus (1992–)
Congressional Wildlife Refuge Caucus (2006-)
Congressional Working Group on Parkinson's Disease (2006(?)–)
Congressional Zoo and Aquarium Caucus (2006(?)–)
Consumer Justice Caucus (2008-) - founded by Keith Ellison
DDelaware River Basin Task Force (1999–present)
Diversity and Innovation Caucus (2007–present)
Democratic Israel Working Group
Duma-Congress Study Group (1997–present), originally established as interparliamentary Russian-U.S. group on energy
EE-Waste Working Group (2005–present), formed by Louise Slaughter, Mike Thompson, Randy "Duke" Cunningham, and Mary Bono
House Economic Competitiveness Caucus (2005–present)
Senate Economic Competitiveness Caucus (2006–present)
Electronic Warfare Working Group (1999–)
Financial and Economic Literacy Caucus (2005–present)
Flat Tax Caucus
Friends of Norway Caucus (1999–present)
House Friends of Scotland Caucus (2006–present)
Senate Friends of Scotland Caucus (2009–present)
Friends of Switzerland Caucus (2003–present)
Future of American Media Caucus (2005–present)
Global AIDS Emergency Task Force (May 2003–present)
House Great Lakes Task Force, Senate Great Lakes Task Force (mid-1980s)
Historic Preservation Caucus (2003–present)
House Aerospace Caucus
House Afterschool Caucus (2005–present)
House Agriculture Energy Users Caucus
House Army Caucus
House Baltic Caucus (1999–present)
House Beef Caucus
House Biofuels Caucus
House Democratic Caucus (1948–present)
House Military Depot and Industrial Facilities Caucus
House Oceans Caucus (1999–present)
House Reading Caucus
House Recycling Caucus (March 1998–present), founded by Anne Meagher Northup
House Republican Israel Caucus
House Rural Health Care Coalition
House Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics Education Caucus
House Trade Working Group
House Trails Caucus
Hudson River Caucus (2004–present)
Hungarian American Caucus (June 4, 2003–present)
India Caucus (2004–)
Indonesia Caucus (2004–)
International Conservation Caucus (2006(?)–)
International Workers Rights Caucus (2006(?)–)
Interstate 69 Caucus (2006(?)–)
Intelligent Transportation Caucus (2002-)
Kenya Caucus (2006(?)–)
Kurdish American Caucus 2007-
Law Enforcement Caucus (1994–)
LGBT Equality Caucus (2008–)
Liberty Caucus (2000(?)–)
Minor League Baseball Caucus
Multiple Sclerosis Caucus (2007-)
National Guard and Reserve Components Caucus (2006(?)–)
National Landscape Conservation System Caucus (2006(?)–)
National Service Congressional Caucus (2006(?)–)
Navy-Marine Corps Caucus (2006(?)–)
New Democrat Coalition (1997–)
North America’s Supercorridor Caucus (2006(?)–)
Northeast-Midwest Congressional Coalition (2006(?)–)
Northern Border Caucus (2006(?)–)
Nuclear Issues Caucus (2006(?)–)
Out of Iraq Caucus (2006-)
Passenger Rail Caucus (2006(?)–)
Patriot Act Reform Caucus (2006(?)–)
Pell Grant Caucus, The (2006(?)–)
Physics Caucus, The (2006(?)–)
Public Broadcasting Caucus (2006(?)–)
Public Service Caucus (2007-)
Qatari-American Economic Strategic Defense, Cultural, and Educational Partnership Caucus (2006(?)–)
Recording Arts and Sciences Congressional Caucus (RASCC) (2004–)
Renewable Energy and Energy Efficiency Caucus (1996–)
Republican Study Committee (1973–)
Research and Development Caucus (2006(?)–)
River of Trade Corridor Congressional Caucus (2006(?)–)
Sex and Violence in the Media Caucus (2003–)
Saudi Arabia Study Group, The (2006(?)–)
Senate Afterschool Caucus (2005-)
Senate Taiwan Caucus (2003-)
Sexual Assault Violence Elimination (SAVE) Taskforce (2006(?)–)
Shellfish Caucus (2005–)
Silk Road Caucus (2001)–)
Special Operations Forces Caucus (2006(?)–)
State Maritime Academy Caucus (2006(?)–)
Stop DUI Caucus (2004-)
Sudan Caucus (2006(?)–)
Task Force on Terrorism and Unconventional Warfare (2006(?)–)
Tea Party Caucus (2010–)
TEX-21 Congressional Caucus (2006(?)–)
Unexploded Ordnance Caucus (2005–)
Upper Mississippi River Basin Task Force (1997–)
U.S.-Afghan Caucus (2006(?)–)
U.S.-China Working Group (2006(?)–)
U.S.-Mongolia Friendship Caucus (2006(?)–)
U.S.-New Zealand Congressional Caucus (2006(?)–)
Victim's Rights Caucus (2007-)
Victory in Iraq Caucus (2006(?)–)
Wounded to Work Congressional Caucus (2011 - Present)
Youth Challenge Caucus (2006(?)–)
Zero Capital Gains Tax Caucus (2006(?)–)