Wednesday, February 6, 2013
Listen to an interview with CADCA’s Sue Thau about Capitol Hill Day!
Sue discusses the importance of participating in Capitol Hill Day and what attendees can expect this year.
Opening Plenary & Legislative Update
9 am – 11 am
Get the latest and most up-to-date information on legislation, how the Administration and Congress are shaping substance abuse prevention policy affecting you and your coalition, and what else is happening on Capitol Hill. Interact with key Hill staffers and hear from congressional leaders! CADCA also will present Congressional Leadership Awards to recognize outstanding members of Congress who have championed legislation and strategies to protect and enhance the federal role in substance abuse prevention, education, treatment and research.
Confirmed Speaker: The Honorable Karen Bass (D-37th/CA); The Honorable Lucille Roybal-Allard (D-40th/CA)
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| General Arthur T. Dean | Sue Thau | Andrea McCarren |
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| The Honorable Michael Fitzpatrick (R-8th/PA) | The Honorable Rob Portman (via video) (R-OH) | The Honorable Hal Rogers (R-5th/KY) |
Invited Speakers: The Honorable Sander Levin (D-9th/MI)
Capitol Hill Reception
Noon - 1 pm
Kick off your Capitol Hill Day appointments by attending a congressional reception on the Hill. CADCA will have several distinguished members of Congress and their staff attend the reception. Don't miss this valuable opportunity to network with members of Congress and key staffers before heading to your congressional appointments. The reception will take place at the United States Capitol Visitor Center in the Congressional Atrium.
Confirmed Speaker: The Honorable Bill Johnson (R-6th/OH)
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| A Representative from the office of The Honorable Bob Casey (D-PA) |
The Honorable Elijah Cummings (D-7th/MD) | The Honorable Danny Davis (D-7th/IL) |
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| The Honorable Chuck Grassley (R-IA) | The Honorable William Keating (D-10th/MA) |
Congressional Appointments
1:15 pm – 5:30 pm
Go to Capitol Hill to educate your legislators about the effectiveness of substance abuse prevention, education and treatment. Don't miss this exceptional opportunity to tell members of your congressional delegation and/or their key staffers about your coalition, and what you're accomplishing in the community.
Capitol Hill Day Buses
11 am – 6:30 pm
CADCA will provide complimentary continuous shuttle service from the entrance outside Gaylord Maryland 1 to Capitol Hill. (A map of Capitol Hill will be provided to all participants in the legislative kits they receive on Capitol Hill Day). The Congressional Reception will be held between 12:00 pm - 1:00 pm (in the Capitol Visitor Center ). The last bus from Capitol Hill to bring you back to the Gaylord National will depart at 6:30 pm.