Meetings with Members of Congress
We look forward to you seeing you during the AMCHP annual conference on February 11-14th 2012!
AMCHP encourages members who are able to plan on scheduling appointments to visit with your Members of Congress during the time you are in Washington DC, in accordance with your state’s rules on advocacy. Now more than ever, Congressional leadership must hear about the importance of the Title V MCH block grant. Time has been set aside for Hill visits on the afternoon of February 14th. However you may use any free time during the conference to visit your Member of Congress. The Capitol and congressional offices are metro accessible and for those persons with limited mobility, AMCHP staff is available to help you with transportation. Finally, after you scheduled your appointments please email Alma Gomez at agomez@amchp.org with your meeting details.
Click here to view a memo providing a step by step guide on how to schedule a meeting.
Please note: Documents to help you with your hill day are below and will be available at the registration desk
Fiscal year 2013 appropriations fact sheet
Suggested talking points
Map of Capitol Hill
Hill visits report form
Advocacy Training
AMCHP is hosting the below opportunities to prepare you for meetings with Members of Congress. These trainings will provide you with an update on federal legislation and initiatives. These trainings will also provide details on how to schedule a meeting with a Member of Congress, what to expect during the meeting, how to conduct a meeting and logistics for the hill day.
- Advocacy Webinar archive. To help prepare you before your trip to Washington, DC. Click here to view the archived webinar:
- Advocacy Training Sessions during the AMCHP annual conference
Monday, February 13th 11:30-12:45 p.m. Federal Budget and Legislative Update
Tuesday, February 14th 11:00-12:15 p.m. Advocating for MCH in the Era of Reduced Budgets and Health Reform Implementation
Save the Date Congressional Reception February 14th 4:30-6:00 p.m.
Honoring an annual tradition, AMCHP is pleased to invite you to a Congressional Reception in 902 Senate Hart Office Building on February 14th from 4:30-6:00 p.m. This event will provide a forum for you to network with Congressional staff and our partners to discuss maternal and child health initiatives in your state. We hope you will spend this love filled holiday with us on Capitol Hill! Click here to view a map and directions.
Contact
AMCHP's Policy Team Brent Ewig or Carolyn Mullen 202-775-0436 with any questions.