Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill is May 7, 2025: Register Now!

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Published: February 3, 2025

Revised: May 5th, 2025

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Join us in person on Wednesday, May 7 for the 28th annual Allergy & Asthma Day Capitol Hill (AADCH) in Washington, DC. Meet with members of Congress and their staff and advocate on behalf of millions of people living with asthma, allergies and related conditions in the United States.

With Allergy & Asthma Network celebrating its 40th Anniversary in 2025, the AADCH theme is 40 Years of Advocacy, Awareness and Impact.

When you meet with members of Congress, you can…

  • 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. Check-in, reception and a pre-AADCH briefing will be held at:

The Morrow Hotel
222 M Street NE
Washington, DC 20002

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AADCH Hotel Accommodations 

Our block of rooms at The Morrow Hotel is sold out and we are working on adding additional rooms. In the meantime, if you need to book a room please contact Marcela Gieminiani – mgieminiani@allergyasthmanetwork.org

You are also welcome to book a room at other area hotels. Several are within walking distance of The Morrow Hotel.

AADCH Agenda

Tuesday, May 6

5:00 pm – 7:00 pm ET
40th Anniversary Celebration and Welcome Reception
Upstairs at the Vesper Lounge — 11th floor
The Morrow Hotel

Meet and network with AADCH advocates to prepare for the advocacy day. Celebrate our 40th anniversary alongside advocates from our past and present.

Wednesday, May 7

7:00 am – 9:00 am ET
Breakfast Briefing and Advocacy Training
The Morrow Hotel (Room Armature B)
Get a primer on what to expect for AADCH advocacy, prepare for Congressional visits, and review key policy issues. Advocates will hear from Soapbox representatives on meeting logistics.

Speakers include:

  • Lynda Mitchell, CEO, Allergy & Asthma Network
  • James Tracy, MD, President, American College of Allergy, Asthma & Immunology (ACAAI)
  • Kevin Schultze, Senior Vice President, Soapbox Consulting, LLC

9:00 am – 5:00 pm ET
In-person visits with members of Congress

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 are scheduled based on each attendee’s congressional district unless prior arrangements are made.

Your 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 – 1:30 pm ET
Congressional Lunch Briefing
Room 2168|
Rayburn House Office Building

Join AADCH advocates, Capitol Hill staff, and stakeholder partners for an informative lunch briefing on Pharmacy Benefit Manager (PBM) reform. Hear firsthand perspectives from patient advocates and insights from Congressional Asthma & Allergy Caucus members. Our expert panel will delve into the current challenges with PBMs – including pricing transparency and anti-competitive practices – and discuss crucial strategies for reform to ensure timely and affordable access to vital treatments.

Agenda

• Welcome and Opening Remarks – Lynda Mitchell, CEO, Allergy & Asthma Network

• Congressional Asthma & Allergy Caucus – Invited speakers include U.S. Reps. David Valadao of California (confirmed to attend) and Debbie Dingell of Michigan.

• Allergy & Asthma Network Advocacy – Nissa Shaffi, Director of Advocacy

• Patient Advocate Perspective – Personal story on the impact of PBM practices, shared by a Wisconsin patient advocate

• ACAAI Advocacy Perspective – Travis Miller, MD, Chair of the ACAAI Advocacy Council

• Expert Panel Discussion – “Beyond the Formulary: Pharmacy Benefit Managers and the Future of Allergy and Asthma Care.” Moderated by Nissa Shaffi, with Dr. Travis Miller, J. Allen Meadows, MD, Executive Director of Advocacy and Government Affairs, ACAAI, and Casey McPherson, Director of Clinical Advocacy, Alliance for Patient Acces

• Q&A Session – Moderated by Nissa Shaffi

• Closing remarks and Call to Action – Lynda Mitchell

Questions? Email us at advocacy@allergyasthmanetwork.org. We look forward to your participation on May 7! Share your advocacy efforts on social media using #AADCH2025.

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