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FMC grieves the passing of Former Member Joe Schwarz (R-MI, 2005-2007). A doctor and veteran, Schwarz also served in the Michigan Senate for over a decade and was outspoken against money in government and gerrymandering. Our sincere condolences to his friends and family.

Our Former Members traveled to Pohang City to meet with POSCO and learn more about the history of their company, their steel manufacturing, and their supply chain. We were grateful to be able to tour both their museum and one of their factories! Thank you to our generous hosts.

FMC mourns the loss of Former Member Barney Frank (D-MA, 1981-2013). Known for his wit and advocacy, Frank was one of the nation’s most prominent gay politicians & helped author the Dodd-Frank Act in response to the 2007 financial crisis. Our hearts go out to his many loved ones.

Our Former Members attended the U.S.-Korea Business Expansion Summit, where they spoke about what makes the U.S. so valuable to invest in & answered questions on how to navigate bringing businesses from Korea to the U.S. We were honored to speak with & learn from so many leaders!

While in Korea, our Former Member delegation traveled to the DMZ to meet with U.S. and Korean troops and learn more about their role in maintaining peace on the peninsula. It was an honor to witness firsthand one of the strongest examples of the bond between our nations!

FMC is thrilled to return to Seoul with a bipartisan delegation of Former Members! Our first day saw us meet with a variety of leaders, from National Assembly Members to the World Taekwondo Headquarters. Thank you to the JayKim ROK-U.S. Institute for making this trip possible!

FMC mourns the passing of Former Member Bill Posey (R-FL, 2009-2025). Posey remained a fierce advocate for fiscal responsibility and government transparency throughout his time in Congress, and was also a strong supporter of America’s space program. He will be deeply missed.

FMC is saddened by the loss of Former Member Larry Smith (D-FL, 1983-1993). Smith was deeply passionate about foreign affairs & simultaneously ensured his community & constituents back home in Florida received ample support & attention. Our sincere condolences to his loved ones.

FMC joined Korean partners and sponsors of Statesmanship to hear from Chairman Choi of Korea Zinc and discuss FDI, trade policy, and immigration. Thank you to our Former Members for their time, and to our partners for their critical support of FMC and the U.S.-ROK relationship!

FMC is saddened by the passing of Former Member Terry Bruce (D-IL, 1985-1993). Bruce fiercely loved his home state, and throughout his career in Congress fought hard for bills reforming healthcare and protecting the environment. Our sincere condolences to his loved ones.

FMC grieves the passing of Former Senator Donald Riegle (D-MI, H: 1967-1976, S: 1976-1995). Riegle was a passionate advocate for workers’ rights and Michigan jobs, and fought for financial reform as Chair of the Senate Banking Committee. Our thoughts are with his loved ones.

FMC mourns the loss of former Senator Dirk Kempthorne (R-ID, 1993-1999). During his time in public office Kempthorne also served as Boise Mayor, Governor of Idaho, and Secretary of the Interior, showcasing his commitment to service at every level. Our hearts go out to his family.

Thank you to all our sponsors and attendees for an amazing night of conversation and celebration at FMC’s 2026 Statesmanship Awards! We hope everyone enjoyed a wonderful evening recognizing our honorees and their bipartisanship at the beautiful @librarycongress!

Congratulations to our 2026 Statesmanship Award honorees @RepHuizenga, @RepGregoryMeeks, @SenatorWarnock, @JohnBoozman, and @deutschetelekom! We’re proud to recognize their commitment to their communities, and their work prioritizing common sense solutions over partisan divides.

I am pleased to receive @usafmc’s 2026 Statesmanship Award in recognition of my track record seeking bipartisan solutions that support veterans, rural communities, our national interests and more. It is an honor to represent the people of Arkansas and champion policies that benefit them and our country.

It was an amazing honor to receive the @usafmc 2026 Statesmanship Award with my colleagues @RepHuizenga, @SenWarnock and Sen. @JohnBoozman. Thank you to the FMC’s Board for this recognition and for your continuous commitment towards bipartisan collaboration and public service.

FMC is saddened by the loss of Rep. David Scott (D-GA). Scott spent over two decades in Congress and over 50 years in politics serving the state of Georgia, and was notably the first Black chair of the House Agriculture Committee. We mourn alongside his loved ones & constituents.

FMC mourns the passing of Former Member David McKinley (R-WV, 2011-2023). A seventh generation West Virginian, McKinley held a fierce love for his state and fought hard to support coal miners in his district and beyond. Our hearts go out to his loved ones.

CSGK's delegation had the opportunity to speak with students from @EwhaWomansUniv and answer their questions about U.S. foreign policy and domestic politics. It was an honor to meet with Korea's future leaders! Thank you so much to Ewha and its leadership for hosting us.

While in Korea, FMC’s Member of Congress delegation was honored to meet with @MOTIRKoreaEng Trade Minister Han-koo Yeo to discuss FDI and future opportunities for trade cooperation between our nations. We’re grateful for the Minister’s time and for this important dialogue!