Romney and Manchin Join Bipartisan Fiscal Policy Think Tank Board

The former senators bring a history of cross-party collaboration on fiscal issues to the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget.

Mitt Romney and Joe Manchin have joined the board of directors for the Committee for a Responsible Federal Budget, a nonpartisan think tank focused on addressing the national debt and fiscal policy challenges.
The appointment highlights their continued involvement in public policy after retiring from the Senate in January 2025.
Both former senators are known for their bipartisan efforts on fiscal issues, including advocating for trust fund reforms and proposing a fiscal commission to address the national debt.
The board also includes other prominent bipartisan figures, such as John Kasich, Heidi Heitkamp, and Erskine Bowles, reflecting the organization's cross-party ethos.
Manchin has also taken on a role as a senior adviser at Bondi Partners, while Romney stepped back from electoral politics citing his age.