Pfluger, Colleagues Launch Bipartisan Congressional Free Enterprise Caucus

WASHINGTON, DC - As first reported in the Washington Reporter, Representatives August Pfluger (TX-11), David Valadao (CA-22), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and J. Luis Correa (CA-46) launched the Congressional Free Enterprise Caucus, a bipartisan House caucus dedicated to advancing public policy that strengthens free markets, restores fiscal discipline, and secures America's long-term economic leadership.

"At a time of rising debt, growing economic competition, and increasing pressure on working families, Congress has a responsibility to engage in serious, solution-based discussions about policies that will drive economic growth and opportunity. The Free Enterprise Caucus is designed to be that kind of forum, where Members from both sides of the aisle can come to the table, share their perspectives, and find common ground on free enterprise policies. I am proud to help launch this bipartisan effort alongside my fellow co-chairs to ensure America remains competitive for generations to come," said Rep. August Pfluger.

"I'm proud to help launch the Congressional Free Enterprise Caucus alongside Reps. Pfluger, Schneider, and Correa to promote policies that empower workers, support small businesses, and make the American Dream possible," said Rep. David Valadao. "Free enterprise has long been the foundation of American prosperity, and I look forward to working with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle to advance pro-growth strategies that strengthen our economy for future generations."

"The free enterprise system has been a major engine of American prosperity for generations of Americans. By encouraging innovation, rewarding hard work, and fostering competition, it helped transform the United States into a dynamic, world-beating economy. I'm proud to join Reps. Pfluger, Valadao, and Correa to build a coalition that finds common ground across the aisle and keeps pro-growth, pro-worker, and fiscally responsible policy at the center of our agenda. That's how we secure America's economic leadership and a better future for working families for generations to come." said Rep. Brad Schneider.

"I am thrilled to join Representatives August Pfluger, David Valadao, and Brad Schneider as founding co-chairs of the bipartisan Congressional Free Enterprise Caucus, which is dedicated to promoting pro-growth, pro-worker, and fiscally responsible policies," said Rep. Lou Correa. "As the American Dream is disappearing for families in our communities and small business owners on Main Street, Washington has an obligation to bolster economic prosperity and upward mobility for all Americans."

The caucus brings together Members of Congress from both sides of the aisle who believe that a strong, dynamic economy is the foundation of America's prosperity, security, and global leadership. The Free Enterprise Caucus will champion three core principles:

1. Sustained Economic Growth: Federal policy should be deliberately crafted to achieve and maintain sustained economic growth of at least 3%. This is a benchmark the caucus views as essential to America's long-term success and global competitiveness.

2. Fiscal Responsibility: An unchecked national debt acts as a persistent drag on economic growth and constrains opportunity for future generations. The caucus believes responsible fiscal policy must guide every legislative decision.

3. Smart Regulation: Government regulation should be thoughtful, reasonable, and narrowly tailored, preserving necessary safeguards while ensuring that American businesses retain the freedom to innovate, invest, and compete globally.

Read more in the Washington Reporter here.