NNA Legislative Day allows our members to take their message to the halls of Congress. Last year's first in-person after a few years of virtual advocacy was an incredible success. We want to build on that foundation as we hit the Hill again in person; a process of proven success in making the case to Congress for increased financial resources and policy change. Join our network of excellence in voicing our needs to policymakers to deliver affordable housing and community development in our communities.

The 2024 NNA Legislative Day will be held on Oct 10, 2024.   

April seems far away, but now is the time to plan near to engage Congress to make the magic happen for FY25. The FY24 core appropriation for NeighborWorks America is still in play while Congress continues to kick the can down the road. We have a target of $185 million for our request of an FY24 appropriation for NeighborWorks America. We are confident we can deliver our message to the Hill for this crucial increase in funding, but we can't do this without you.

NNA continues to advocate for the NeighborWorks America appropriation through our Dear Colleague letter campaigns, as well as NNA's individual and small group meetings both virtually and in-person on the Hill. Continuing this engagement will lead to success when paired with your continued local outreach to your Congressional members keeping those in DC aware of your challenges, impacts, and accomplishments.

If you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact our Executive Director, Lou Tisler or 202.713.8720.

NNA will work to provide a robust and effective advocacy experience for you and your colleagues to engage with our members of Congress. 

Thank you for your preparation and engagement!

NNA Members meet with Representative Andrea Salinas (OR-06)

New This Year: Are you new to the network or is this your first time participating in the NNA Legislative Day or the NeighborWorks Executive Symposium? Perhaps you are still deciding whether to attend? NNA will be hosting a webinar before the close of registration to provide an overview of the 3 days, what to expect, and how to make the most of your time amongst your peers.

NNA has invited peer presenters who have a long history of attending these events, as well as some who participated for the first time last year.

Open to all NNA members who are or are considering attending the NNA Day and/or the NeighborWorks Executive Symposium. This is not the same as the more detailed advocacy training webinars.

To view slides or recording of webinar:

• Overview – NNA Legislative Day – NeighborWorks Executive Symposium Slide Deck​
• Overview - NNA Legislative Day - NeighborWorks Symposium Webinar Recording​

Registration

Registration is closed

Click below to view the final list of your colleagues who are participating in the 2023 NNA Legislative Day, sorted by state and then by participant last name.  2024 NNA Legislative Day Participant List​

Schedule of Events 

NNA Legislative Day will take place in person, on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, starting at 8:00 am ET.

Oct 9th: Fly-In/Welcome Reception

• Fly into DC
• 5:00pm - 7:00pm

NNA will be hosting a very casual welcome reception at Open City​, less than 500 feet from the Omni Shoreham Hotel. Enjoy drinks, apps, and the company of your colleagues as we get ready to hit the Hill. We will have the entire restaurant, lots of space, lots of seating, lots of fun! Open City is located at 2331 Calvert St NW.

Oct 10th: NNA Legislative Day

• 7:00am - 8:00am
• NNA Office Hours - Omni Shoreham Hotel. Open for individual discussion and questions on all things NNA and Legislative Day.  
• 8:00am - 9:00am
• Briefing Breakfast - Omni Shoreham Hotel, Diplomat Ballroom, West Promenade. Briefing on the day, review on talking points, special guest presenters, final instructions, and of course, breakfast. Participants will then start their Hill visits.
• 10:00am - 1:00pm

This timeframe is when you should schedule your HOUSE member visits. These individual meetings should be scheduled by you at least by March 11, 2024. Need help determining which staffer to reach out to? Ask Lou Tisler for help.

• 1:30pm - 4:00pm

During this time NNA will schedule your Senate office visits. The meetings will be scheduled by NNA for all NWOs in that state. We intend to schedule your last Senate meeting to end near 4:15 pm on the Senate side. Star Johnson will forward details of meetings once she sets the meetings.

• 4:45pm - 7:00pm

NNA Capitol Hill Reception Tentative: 106 Dirksen Senate Office Building. This is the pinnacle of the day with addresses to our membership by Congressional leaders. 

Guest speakers to be invited will include Senate and House decision-makers from both sides of the aisle. 

The NNA Capitol Hill reception is where you want to be at the end of a successful Legislative Day! This is the culmination of the day with a room full of Federal funding and policy decision-makers. Complimentary hors d'oeuvres, beer, wine, and soda will be provided.

Guest speakers confirmed to date are:

Oct 11th: Day 1 of NeighborWorks Executive Symposium

• 8:00am - 9:15am

NNA Membership Breakfast

• 5:00pm - 8:00pm

NNA and NeighborWorks America Awards Dinner

Oct 12th: Day 2 of NeighborWorks Executive Symposium

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