Join us for the AAO-HNS 2026 Congressional Advocacy Day: March 10-11, 2026
Your voice matters! This is your opportunity to advance federal policies that protect our patients, strengthen our practices, and support the entire otolaryngology community.
As our specialty continues to face significant challenges, your leadership and perspective are invaluable in ensuring otolaryngology’s priorities are heard and understood on Capitol Hill. Together, we can make a meaningful difference for our patients and our specialty.
Event Details
Dates: Tuesday – Wednesday, March 10 – 11, 2026; training begins 5:00 pm (ET) Tuesday (3/10) and all meetings will conclude by 5:00 pm (ET) Wednesday (3/11)
Location: Residence Inn by Marriott, National Mall (333 E Street SW, Washington, DC)
Format: Training will begin at 5:00 pm (ET) on Tuesday, March 10. Further training, final instructions, and your Hill meetings will take place on Wednesday, March 11. AAO-HNS will schedule your congressional appointments and provide all necessary materials. All meetings will conclude by 5:00 pm (ET).
Schedule
Tuesday, March 10
5:00 pm – 6:00 pm Welcome Reception
6:00 pm – 8:15 pm Buffet-style Working Dinner Served
6:15 pm – 8:15 pm Advocacy & Logistics Training
Wednesday, March 11
7:00 am Breakfast served
7:15 am – 8:30 am Final Review of Schedule & Logistics
8:30 am – 9:30 am Uber / Taxi to the Hill
~ 9:30 am – 12:00 pm Meetings with U.S. Senate offices
** 12:00 pm ** Group Photo – East Steps of U.S. Capitol
~ 1:00 pm – 5:00 pm Meetings with U.S. House offices
How to Confirm Your Spot
Step 1: RSVP
Step 2: Reserve Your Hotel Room (if needed) by February 6
Participation is limited to the first 50 registrants. Don’t wait to sign up!
For questions, please contact the Advocacy Team at [email protected].
