2024 Policy Summit & Hill Day

The 2024 Policy Summit & Hill Day takes place at a pivotal moment—on the precipice of a historic presidential election and amidst narrow margins in both Chambers of a divided Congress. As we remain anchored in our advocacy on behalf of community-based disability services, ANCOR’s commitment to bipartisanship remains a key ingredient to our success.

To kickstart this year’s fall policy gathering, ANCOR’s Government Relations leaders will reflect on our collective advocacy over the past year and preview the key issues that still lie ahead of us.

As we head into the November elections, having an understanding of the political forecast and how things might change in our nation’s capital is more important than ever.

As Senior Editor and Elections Analyst for The Cook Political Report, David Wasserman provides trusted analysis of the political landscape, from local issues to national trends. In this session, David will share his insights on some of the most high-profile and impactful races across the country.  

• David Wasserman, The Cook Political Report 

This year, we saw significant final rulemaking foretelling major system changes and reform to the way community-based services for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities are authorized, delivered, and tracked.

Facing profound impacts of the direct support workforce crisis on access to services, states and community-based providers must work together in offering support and solutions to people with I/DD to reach compliance and develop new systems of response pursuant to the Access Rule, Overtime Rule, and many others.

Please join us in welcoming our partner associations as we look toward the future and opportunities to collaborate in implementation. 

• Lauren Kallins, NCSL
• Jack Rollins, NAMD
• Mary Sowers, NASDDDS

To kick off our afternoon together, CMS Director Daniel Tsai will join us virtually to discuss the ways the Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS) has sought to update outdated systems and improve access to care and services for people with disabilities in the Medicaid program.

Director Tsai will review recent guidance and implementation of the Access Rule and opportunities for community-based providers to collaborate with and offer feedback to inform CMS’s approach to sub-regulatory guidance.  

• Daniel Tsai, Deputy Administrator and Director of the Center for Medicaid and CHIP Services, CMS 

Past Summit participants tell us that among all the things they love about this event, two are among the fan favorites: networking and celebrating! To give the people what they want, we’ll spend some time honoring the inspiring recipients of ANCOR’s 2024 Excellence in Public Policy Awards. You’ll walk away having enjoyed some inspiring stories and made a few new contacts, too.

This dynamic panel discussion will bring together leading Congressional staff from both sides of the aisle who have been instrumental in shaping disability policy in the 118th Congress.

This conversation will focus on the importance of bipartisanship, highlighting key legislative initiatives and looking toward pathways for success for the remainder of this term. Panelists will also share their perspectives on the challenges and opportunities ahead for disability policy. 

• Seth Gold, U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee
• Marielle Kress, U.S. Senate Finance Committee
• Gayle Mauser, U.S. House Energy & Commerce Committee
• Charlotte Rock, U.S. Senate Finance Committee 
• Elise Aguilar, ANCOR (moderator) 

Our advocacy is stronger when our voices come together, which is why we are partnering with Soapbox Consulting to schedule our Hill meetings this year. In this orientation session, you’ll meet with Soapbox staff to confirm your schedule and meet the other members of your Hill team.

You’ll also get a preview of the agenda for this year’s Hill Day and access to all the tools you need for successful advocacy visits on Capitol Hill, including an introduction to the materials we’ll be using, key talking points for engaging with legislators, and answers to any questions you may have as you get comfortable with communicating our message to lawmakers.

To receive information about this event, you must opt into communications from the ANCOR DC PAC. Opt in by completing this form or email Elise Aguilar for more information. 

Rayburn House Office Building Room 2075 

Join us for breakfast on the Hill! We will be joined by Members of Congress to inspire your advocacy and we will also be covering logistics and answering questions. 

Hill visit times will vary. We are working to schedule your visits with congressional offices using Soapbox. Hill Day schedules will be sent to attendees one week prior to the event.