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Agenda

July 12, 2026

–July 15, 2026

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Washington, DC

Schedule Overview

Sunday, July 12, 2026Arrive in Washington, DC.
Hotel check-in at 4pm.
Monday, July 13, 2026All-day preparation and issue overview
Tuesday, July 14, 2026Congressional Meetings until 4pm.
Advocates may choose to depart Tuesday evening.
Wednesday, July 15 2026Remaining advocates depart Washington, DC.

Expected Costs

AACRAO will cover local transportation, up to three hotel nights, as well as food according to the table below. Advocates are responsible for their flight/transportation to and from Washington, DC. 

BreakfastLunchDinner
Sunday, July 12. 2026Not providedNot providedOn own. AACRAO will reimburse
Monday, July 13, 2026On own. AACRAO will reimburseProvided by AACRAOProvided by AACRAO
Tuesday, July 14, 2026Provided by AACRAOOn own. AACRAO will reimburseOn own. AACRAO will reimburse
Wednesday, July 15, 2026Not providedNot providedNot provided

AACRAO will reimburse advocates based on the GSA per diem rate for Washington, DC.

Meeting Expectations

Congressional Meetings will occur between 9:00 am – 4:00 pm on Tuesday, July 14, 2026.

Most advocates, especially first-timers, will be paired with another advocate. Pairs can expect to attend 6 meetings through out the day, each lasting a half hour at most.

Applications are currently Open and close on May 1, 2026.

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Questions? Email gr@aacrao.org