Welcome! We are so excited for you to join us for Lobby Day. This is an awesome opportunity to have face-to-face conversations on Capitol Hill with congressional staff to talk about the importance of church-state separation and highlight the Do No Harm Act (DNHA).
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We will hold a training session at SRF on Sunday, April 23, to teach you how to lobby, give you specific talking points about the DNHA, and answer all the questions you might have. 

Lobby Day Schedule (April 24)

7:40am: Meet in Hotel Lobby for Bus Loading

8am (sharp!): Bus Departs Hotel for Lobby Day Venue

8:30am - 9:30am: Lobby Day Welcome Program and Breakfast

10am - 4:30pm: Congressional Meetings

12pm: Boxed Lunch Available at Lobby Day Venue

5pm: Bus Departs Lobby Day Venue for Hotel

How to Prepare for Lobby Day

There’s no need to prepare anything before SRF.  But if you want to do some reading in advance, below are some materials and FAQs (including information on the recommended dress for Lobby Day). ​

Lobby Day Materials

Frequently Asked Questions

WHAT IS THE DRESS CODE FOR LOBBY DAY?
Wear comfortable walking shoes—you may walk between 5 and 15 minutes to get from meeting to meeting. You may also be on your feet throughout the day. There’s no need to wear a suit, but we recommend that you dress casually and still respectfully. Wearing jeans or pants, a sweater or shirt, and comfortable sneakers is fine. Please do not wear t-shirts supporting political candidates or with partisan slogans — Americans United is a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization and we cannot endorse political campaigns, candidates, or parties.​ Please check the forecast and bring an umbrella in case of rain; rain or shine, you will need to walk outside to and from your Hill meetings.
What time are my lobby visits? 
We are scheduling them now! Your meetings will take place between 10 am and 4:30 pm. Because we are scheduling so many meetings for several different teams of people like you from across the country, the schedules will be in flux until right before SRF. At the Lobby Day training on Sunday, April 23, we’ll help you download the AdvocacyDay app which will have your schedule. Until then, we can’t give you any specific times.
Who will I go on lobby visits with?
We have a great mix of people from across the country participating in Lobby Day! We have assigned everyone to a team for their visits—some of the groups are made up of people from one state and some comprise people from a few states. Each team also has one participant who will serve as your captain. On Lobby Day, the captain will make sure you go through the Lobby Visit Roles worksheet, help make sure the group gets to your meetings on time, and will kick off the meeting with introductions. 
When will I get my team?
We are currently working on building the teams based on your home states and congressional districts. During the Lobby Day training at SRF, you will get your team. 
Will I have a meeting with all of the members of my congressional delegation? 
We will schedule meetings with as many members of your delegation as possible, while also ensuring you have a manageable schedule. If we were not able to schedule a meeting with one office, it is probably due to a scheduling conflict or their lack of availability. We know this can be disappointing, but you should feel free to call their office in the future.
What will the meetings be like? 
They will be fun! Staff and legislators are very accustomed to meeting with constituents and want to hear your personal stories. They don’t expect you to be a policy expert, so don’t be nervous.
What if I don’t end up in a group with my friend and I would like to be with them?
Unfortunately we can’t change groups or meetings at this point. The Hill offices will expect you to be at the meetings on your schedule. 
What if we want to practice before our meetings?
At both the Lobby Day training and the Lobby Day welcome, you will have time to meet with your team to assign and practice roles. You will also have time to ask AU staff any questions you may have.
How are we getting to the Lobby Day venue and then to our meetings?
There will be buses that take everyone from the hotel to the Lutheran Church of the Reformation where we will have the Lobby Day welcome event. Breakfast will be provided there. The church is a short walk to the House and Senate office buildings where your meetings will be held. If you are worried about the walk, don’t worry. Reach out to us at lobbyday@au.org and we will provide you with accommodations. 
WHAT ARE THE ACCESSIBILITY ACCOMMODATIONS FOR THE HOUSE AND SENATE OFFICE BUILDINGS?
Accessibility information for the U.S. House of Representatives can be found here.​ Accessibility information for the U.S. Senate can be found here.​
WHAT IF MY QUESTION ISN’T ANSWERED?
The AU team is here to help. Feel free to send us questions at lobbyday@au.org. On the day of the event, AU staff will be available to answer your questions and offer advice.​

See you i​n April.