Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill is May 8: Register Now!

Join us in person on Wednesday, May 8 for the 27th annual Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill (AADCH) in Washington, DC. Meet with members of Congress and their staff. Advocate on behalf of millions of people living with asthma, allergies and related conditions in the United States.

Our theme this year is Breaking Barriers: Advancing Health Equity for All.

• Lend your voice on critical legislative and regulatory issues – and ensure that patients’ needs are given priority.
• Urge your Congress members to support key legislation involving asthma, allergy and related conditions.
• Share your personal story as a patient or caregiver.
• Discuss the latest research on asthma and allergy care and how it can impact public health policy.

AADCH is a free event for attendees. Registration is required.

AADCH 2024 Agenda

Tuesday, May 7

5:00 pm – 6:30 pm ET
Welcome Reception – The Dubliner restaurant
4 F Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
Meet and network with AADCH advocates.Also, the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) will present the National Environmental Leadership Award in Asthma Management.

Wednesday, May 8

7:00 am ET
Breakfast Briefing and Advocacy Update and Breakfast
Phoenix Park Plaza Hotel (Ballroom, 1st floor)
Prepare for Congressional visits and review key issues.

Speakers:

• Lynda Mitchell, CEO, Allergy & Asthma Network
• The Honorable David Valadao (CA), U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional Asthma & Allergy Caucus – providing video remarks
• Gailen Marshall, MD, President, American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)
• Patient Testimonial – Priscilla Hernandez and her son, Zacky
• Charmayne Anderson, Director of Advocacy, Allergy & Asthma Network
• Kevin Schultze, President, Soapbox Consulting, LLC

 

9:00 am – 5:00 pm ET
In-person visits with members of Congress (Final schedules will be provided 1 week before the event)

Join us on Capitol Hill for in-person advocacy visits with your members of Congress and/or their staff. The Network is partnering with Soapbox Consulting to schedule all appointments for participants. Meetings will be scheduled based on each attendee’s congressional district unless prior arrangements are made.

Meetings may include:

• your U.S. Senators and/or their staff
• your U.S. House of Representatives member and/or their staff
• additional established relationships

The sooner you register, the sooner Soapbox can begin outreach and schedule meetings.

12 noon – 1:00 pm ET
Congressional Lunch Briefing
Room 2044
Rayburn House Office Building
Hear from members of the Congressional Asthma & Allergy Caucus, allergists, patients and federal agency representatives. Lunch included.

Speakers:

• Lynda Mitchell, CEO, Allergy & Asthma Network
• The Honorable Debbie Dingell (MI), U.S. House of Representatives, Congressional Asthma & Allergy Caucus
• Travis Miller, MD, Chairman of Advocacy, American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)
• Dr. James Kiley, PHD, Director of the Division of Lung Disease, National Health, Lung and Blood Institute, National Institutes of Health (NIH)
• Representative from the EPA
• Trusted Messengers Presentation – Catherine Blackwell, Chief Health Equity Officer, Allergy & Asthma Network

Questions? Email us at advocacy@allergyasthmanetwork.org. We look forward to your participation on May 8!

#AADCH2024

 

Thank you to our AADCH Sponsors

Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill would not be possible without the support of our sponsors: