Prepare for the Summit
Congressional Meetings
Advocacy Associates is a logistics firm that specializes in organizing the entirety of Hill Days in Washington, D.C. We are working with Advocacy Associates to control NFDA's image on the Hill. Plus, it's critical that we present a united front to members of Congress. Therefore, registering and attending the 2025 Advocacy Summit means you agree to the standards and terms outlined by Advocacy Associates.
The process of how your meetings will be arranged is as follows:
- Your home address will be used to match you with the appropriate Representatives and Senators.
- You will then be grouped with other attendees according to district, state, then region if necessary. Your state will have an identified representative, who will be your point of contact.
- You will meet with the offices of Representatives and Senators where your home is located, and any relevant members of Congress that fall under the committees most pertinent to our legislative issues.
- An email with your schedule will be sent roughly 1 week in advance allowing you to download their app. This will provide you with:
• Office name and bio
• Time
• Location
• Who you are meeting with
• Other attendees who will be in the meeting with you
• Talking points and documents
• Contact information for scheduling support
All congressional meetings will be scheduled for Thursday, April 10 between 9:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Additional Wednesday meetings are available pending a request from the state representative.
NFDA Advocacy Summit attendees will need the AdvocacyDay App. You will receive an automated email from Advocacy Associates approximately one week prior to the Summit with app instructions.
Helpful Links
- 2024 Advocacy Summit data
- AdvocacyDay App Instructions
- Top 10 Things Elected Officials and Their Staff Hate to Hear
Navigating the Hill Video Tips
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Webinar
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