Radio & Television Correspondents' Association

Founded in 1939 and consists of broadcast journalists who report on the United States Congress. Membership includes radio and television broadcasters from around the world.

Radio & Television Correspondents’ Association of Capitol Hill.

Founded in 1939, and with more than 4000 members today, the RTCA is the voice of radio and television news on Capitol Hill

The Radio and Television Correspondents’ Association represents the interests of radio and television reporters covering the United States Congress. It protects the rights of journalists and assists in every way possible to maintain the high standards of reporting on Capitol Hill.

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Joint Statement from the Standing and Executive Committees of the Congressional Press Galleries on Press Access at the White House

“The Congressional Standing and Executive Committees of Correspondents stand in solidarity with the White House Correspondents’ Association and journalists from CNN, POLITICO and MS NOW whose access to the White[…]

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Joint Statement on Latest Push for Filming in the Senate Wing of the U.S. Capitol

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE — TUESDAY, SEPT. 15, 2026 Yesterday, multiple reporters requested to film a brief statement delivered by Sen. Mitch McConnell (R-KY) upon his return to the U.S. Senate,[…]

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2026 RTCA Dinner Ticket promo

NEW: 2026 RTCA Dinner Tickets and Sponsorships Are Now Available For Purchase

RTCA DINNER TICKETS AND SPONSORSHIPS ARE NOW AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE  The RTCA Executive Committee is pleased to announce that tickets and sponsorships to our biennial dinner are now available for purchase on the RTCA website. […]

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