Join AACAP’s 2023 Legislative Conference in Washington, DC May 8-9, 2023!

Conference registration is FREE, and open to AACAP members only. Meeting Registration will close on April 4, 2023 and no registration is available onsite. 

Agenda

(all times are in ET)

Monday, May 1 - 8:00 - 9:00pm ET
Legislative Conference Orientation

• Political Landscape Overview
• AACAP Policy Priority Review
• Congressional Meeting Tips and Logistics, presented by Soapbox Consulting
• State Group Captain FAQs

Monday, May 8

• Keynote Session and a Fireside Chat with SAMHSA Assistant Secretary Delphin-Rittmon (invited)
• Presentation of AACAP Children’s Mental Health Champion Award
• Preparing for Hill Visits: AACAP Advocacy Priority Briefing
• Preparing for Hill Visits: Congressional Meeting Practice
• Preparing for Hill Visits: State Delegation Breakouts and Training
• Welcome Reception hosted by AACAP-PAC

Tuesday, May 9

• Congressional Perspectives and Presentations of AACAP Congressional Champion Awards
  • Representative Cathy McMorris-Rogers (R-WA), Chairwoman of House Energy and Commerce Committee (awardee, invited)
  • Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR), Chairman Senate Finance Committee (awardee, invited)
• Congressional Meetings (arranged by AACAP)

Virtual Training and Orientation

We are excited you will be joining us for AACAP’s 2023 Legislative Conference. Whether you are a new or returning, you may be wondering what to expect. You will have the opportunity to engage in policy sessions, meet the members of the 118th Congress, and most importantly, network with fellow child and adolescent psychiatrists throughout the country. The AACAP team is here to help you make the most of your Legislative Conference experience so that you are well-prepared for your Congressional meetings.

Legislative Conference Orientation
May 1, 8:00 - 9:00pm ET

Are you a newcomer overwhelmed by the legislative conference or a seasoned advocate who needs a refresher? Join us to receive an overview of the political landscape, AACAP’s policy priorities, and tips & tricks for successful Congressional meetings. We will also review the Soapbox platform, which will be your primary tool for the day of Congressional meetings.

About the AACAP Legislative Conference

Share your expertise to inform policies that promote equitable access to high-quality pediatric mental health care and that grow a diverse child and adolescent psychiatry workforce!
 
Legislative Conference participants will engage in advocacy training, mental health policy discussions, and in-person meetings with Members of Congress and their staff.
 
A limited number of travel grants will be available to support residents and fellows attending the conference.  For more information on these awards, contact Ben Melano, Deputy Director of Federal Affairs, bmelano@aacap.org.
 
AACAP member conference attendees are also encouraged to invite family advocates to participate.  AACAP will cover family advocate expenses.  To learn more about this opportunity, contact Emily Rohlffs, State Advocacy and ROCAP Engagement Manager, erohlffs@aacap.org.  

Conference Hotel

Washington Marriott Capitol Hill
175 L Street, NE
Washington, DC  20002
Rates: $325 (plus taxes) – Standard King; $345 (plus taxes) – Queen Double
Online Reservations

(Deadline to make reservations: April 14, 2023). A hotel room reservation may be cancelled 48-hours in advance of the start of any reservation.