Proposed Rule Changes in the House Freedom Caucus
Rep. Bob Good, the current chairman of the House Freedom Caucus, is proposing serious rule changes to the bylaws of the group that could consolidate his power and veer away from the original mission of advancing a conservative agenda.
Key Points
- Proposed ban on committee chairs from serving as voting members
- Ability for chairman to publicly reveal membership
- Easier process for kicking members out
- Increase in dues paid by members
Pros
- Potential for a more efficient and effective House Freedom Caucus
- Opportunity to clarify membership rules and increase transparency
Cons
- Risk of consolidating power in the hands of the chairman
- Diverging from the original intent of the group