JBS Freedom Index

The JBS Freedom Index (also known as the Freedom Index) is a legislative scorecard produced by The John Birch Society (JBS), a conservative, anti-communist organization founded in 1958. It rates members of the U.S. Congress (and more recently some state legislators) on how closely their voting records align with constitutional principles as interpreted by the JBS.

Key Features

• Purpose: Educate the public and hold elected officials accountable by highlighting votes on bills involving limited government, fiscal responsibility, national/state sovereignty, and a traditional non-interventionist foreign policy.
• Scoring: Lawmakers receive percentage scores based on selected key votes. Higher scores = stronger alignment.
• History: Evolved from the “Conservative Index.” Available online via freedomindex.us.

Main site: freedomindex.us

The JBS Freedom Index rates legislators based on their voting records on a small, carefully selected set of key bills. It focuses on constitutional principles as interpreted by the JBS.

What They Rate On

• Limited government and proper federal/state authority
• Fiscal responsibility (opposition to high spending/debt)
• National and state sovereignty
• Non-interventionist foreign policy
• Individual liberty and founding principles

How the Rating Works

1. Vote Selection: 10 key votes for full index (6 for concise scorecards).
2. Scoring: Percentage = (constitutional "plus" votes ÷ total scored votes) × 100.
3. Outputs: Full index, scorecards, lifetime scores, online lookup tools.

It is strict and constitutionalist, distinguishing it from other scorecards.

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