Welcome to FMC!
Welcome to the Association of Former Members of Congress (FMC)! Originally founded in 1970, FMC is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to public service and promoting democracy domestically and abroad. Here at FMC, we bring together former and current members of Congress to collaborate and tackle issues shaping our world today. Through our programming, we provide various opportunities for our stakeholders to learn from former and current legislators.
At the heart of our work is an everlasting commitment to bipartisanship and to encourage meaningful conversations among an array of different backgrounds and perspectives. In line with our mission to promote global dialogue, FMC is home to five Congressional Study Groups (CSG). CSGs provide Members of Congress and congressional staff with unique opportunities to build relationships with key allies and take part in legislative exchanges, which in turn strengthens Congress’ understanding of our relationships abroad.
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Congress To Campus
For more than four decades, FMC’s hallmark civic education program, Congress to Campus, has sent bipartisan pairs of Former Members of Congress to colleges around the country to speak to students about serving in Congress and to demonstrate that policy differences can be discussed in a civil manner. Click above to learn more.
Congressional Study Groups
In addition to our work with Former Members of Congress, FMC houses five Congressional Study Groups (Europe, Germany, India, Japan, and Korea), which connects current Members of Congress and high-level Congressional staff with their counterparts in each country. These bilateral exchanges strengthen U.S. relationships with allied democracies around the world and provides participants with our allies’ perspectives on an array of pressing global issues. Click above to learn more.
Former Member Activities
What started as an alumni organization more than 50 years ago has grown into a unique and impactful nonprofit delivering daily on its mission to strengthen Congress and safeguard democracy, promote public service and civil debate, build relationships with leaders around the globe, and provide opportunities for Former Members to stay connected and involved. Click above to learn more.