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Update from No Cap.
This post originally appeared on The Uncapped Papers.
Hello No Cap Fans!
There is a lot going on, so let’s get straight to it!
As I have said many times, representation will be the most significant political topic of our generation. Mostly because it’s an issue that affects everyone, not just certain groups. And more and more lately, we are seeing evidence that it’s happening sooner than later. Last week, Sean Casten (D-IL) and Vox released a video The House of Representatives is too small. Here is one way to fix it. Rep. Casten has introduced a package of legislation to reform our system, which includes a proposal to expand the House by approximately 230 members. Check out the video below! Call Casten’s officeand let them know you support his efforts!
Last time I wrote you, I mentioned the change in leadership at No Cap Fund. Today I want to share with you the reason for that change. Walter Clapp stepped down as President of No Cap Fund to head up The Representation Foundation. What is the Representation Foundation, you ask? I will let Walter explain:
“The Representation Foundation is America’s nonprofit hub of representation. Our ground truth is that quality representation requires two-way education and action. Our mission is to educate professionals and citizens through civil debate about their roles as representatives and the represented.”
- Walter Clapp, President, Representation Foundation
The Representation Foundation is the 501(c)(3) sister organization of the No Cap Fund 501 (c)(4). We are very excited to have Walter spearhead this operation and look forward to the future.
Meanwhile, at No Cap Fund, our new board member Matt Beat, aka Mr. Beat, has brought a ton of energy to the project, spearheading an email campaign to his representative and inspiring others to join in. He spoke with Sharon McMahon about representation reform when he interviewed (short linked) her on his Live Stream recently (full interview below).
Mr. Beat also interviewed Sean Casten about uncapping the house on Monday. Rep. Casten says for him to be successful in getting co-sponsors for his bill, we the people, need to promote it! So let’s keep talking about House expansion, but let’s get just a little bit louder. Call your Representative!!
Since Matt joined the team, 37 people have either signed the Declaration for Representation or signed up to volunteer, and most of that is thanks to Mr. Beat.
Speaking of volunteering, we are making great progress on our No Cap Fund Representation Chapters. We have confirmed a Chapter Leader in Oregon and several more in the works across the country. I will be hosting a grassroots leadership chat on the third Thursday of each month to maintain continuity between the local and national movements. Our first meeting will take place on February 17th at 8:00 PM EST, where we will discuss meeting structure, crowd management, and how to invite guests. If you are interested in becoming a leader, visit our website and sign up to volunteer today!
To help support those Grassroots chapters, the board voted to purchase a marketing package that includes tablecloths, signage, and literature. We will bring our new materials with us when Roger, Walter, and I are at the Principles First 2026 Summit on February 21st and 22nd. If you are in the area, consider stopping by to see us. You can learn more about the event and get tickets on the Principles First website.
Yesterday, on the Representation Station, we interviewed Yuval Levin from AEI. Yuval is a leading thinker on House Expansion. He co-authored The Case for Enlarging the House of Representatives for the American Academy of Arts & Sciences. Yuval agrees that uncaping the house is the linchpin for reform in Congress and points out that it doesn’t benefit one party over another, but it would benefit all Americans.
Watch the full conversation below.
Thank you to all our new followers and volunteers! If you are passionate about representation, we want to hear from you. Comment below letting us know why you believe the house should be uncapped and expanded. And if you called your rep, let us know what they said.
Peace, Love, and Representation,
Jeff Mayhugh