The number of House and Senate caucuses, which are member groups dedicated to advancing or learning about a cause, region, industry or personal interest, has skyrocketed. A Congressional Research Service report said there were 739 at the end of 2014, up from just a dozen 40 years earlier.
Lawmakers say caucuses let them exchange information, take a deep dive into a subject and bring attention to an issue.
Caucuses don’t register in the Senate, but here’s a look at some of the official House caucuses that suggest not everything they take up is dull or dreary. — Katherine Skiba
Pick your poison
Congressional Bourbon Caucus
Congressional Wine Caucus
House Small Brewers Caucus
Bon appetit
Congressional Wild Salmon Caucus
Congressional Shellfish Caucus
Fun and games
Congressional Baseball Caucus
Congressional Bike Caucus
Congressional Boating Caucus
Congressional Gaming Caucus
Congressional Hockey Caucus
Congressional Horse Caucus
Motorcycle Caucus
Congressional Automotive Performance and Motorsports Caucus
Congressional Rodeo Caucus
Congressional Soccer Caucus
Travel and leisure
Congressional Caribbean Caucus
Congressional Hospitality Caucus
Congressional Recreational Vehicle Caucus
Congressional Travel & Tourism Caucus
What’s not to like
Congressional Baby Caucus
Congressional Cut Flower Caucus
Congressional Prize Caucus
Congressional Toy Caucus
Source: House Committee on House Administration
