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