It hosts meetings, and is the primary forum for communicating the party's message to members.

The conference produces a daily publication of political analysis under the title Legislative Digest.

In the 118th Congress, the conference is led by Speaker Mike Johnson of Louisiana, assisted by Majority Leader Steve Scalise (also of Louisiana), and Majority Whip Tom Emmer.

[1][2] Former chairs include Gerald Ford, John Boehner, Mike Pence, John B. Anderson, Dick Cheney, Jack Kemp, J. C. Watts, Deborah D. Pryce, Adam Putnam, Jeb Hensarling, Cathy McMorris Rodgers, Liz Cheney, Kevin McCarthy and Elise Stefanik.

As a result of the 2024 elections, the party holds a narrow majority in the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress.