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Washington Representatives Summer Meeting
Monday, June 15, 2026
10:30 a.m. – 5:00p.m.
Location: Barbara Jordan Conference Center
Washington, DC
This half-day event will bring together leading government relations and policy professionals from the NHC’s patient organizations and partners of patient organizations to hear from Congressional staff and others who are leading on timely issues that are most important to the patient advocacy community. Attendees will also have opportunities to network and discuss best practices, challenges, and opportunities in advocacy in the 119th Congress.
10:30 – 11:30
Registration Open
Attendees may grab a complimentary bag lunch from the foyer
11:30 – 11:40 a.m.
Welcome and Introductions
11:40 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Opening Remarks
12:00 – 12:45 p.m.
Administration Panel
12:45 – 2:00 p.m.
Table Discussions and Show and Tell
2:00 – 2:15 p.m.
Break
2:15 – 3:30 p.m.
Series of Senate Staff Fireside Chats
Description: A bipartisan panel of staff members from key Congressional committees will discuss the Senate health agenda for the remainder of the Congressional calendar and opportunities for engagement by patient groups.
3:30 – 3:45 p.m.
Break
3:45 – 5:00 p.m.
Series of House Staff Fireside Chats
Description: A bipartisan panel of staff members from key Congressional committees will discuss the House health agenda for the remainder of the Congressional calendar and opportunities for engagement by patient groups.
5:00 p.m.
Meeting Adjourns