The ARM Congressional Fly-In is scheduled for July 15-16, 2024. This annual event brings together ARM members from across the country to champion pivotal matters in regenerative medicine, amplify our presence on Capitol Hill, and activate advocates to promote enhanced patient access to cell and gene therapies. Attendees of the Fly-In will engage with congressional staff to promote ARM’s policy objectives. This two-day event offers educational sessions to refine participants’ understanding of critical public policy and advocacy topics related to cell and gene therapies, along with insights from esteemed speakers on Washington, D.C.’s latest developments.
Training materials for ARM’s 2024 Cell & Gene Congressional Fly-In
2024 Program Agenda
Monday, July 15, 2024
Panel Discussions
Venue: The Darcy Hotel, 1515 Rhode Island NW
1:30pm – 2:00pm | Keynote Speaker
Stephanie Heathman, M.S., Opie Jones Foundation
Ms. Heathman will share the story of Opie Jones, an infant whose Leukemia was successfully treated with CAR-T, and discuss the patient experience accessing cell and gene therapies.
2:00pm – 2:30pm | Keynote Speaker
Dr. Nicole Verdun, Director, Office of Therapeutic Products, FDA
Dr. Verdun will discuss the FDA OTP’s priorities and activities to support the growing cell and gene therapy sector.
2:30pm – 3:00pm | Stakeholder Panel
Aisling McDonough, Chief of Staff, Representative Anna Eshoo (D-CA-16), Ranking Member of the House Energy and Commerce Health Subcommittee
Blake Thelander, Health Policy Advisory, Representative Miller-Meeks (R-IA-01)
Congressional staff will discuss legislation of importance to ARM members and healthcare policy priorities and their political prospects for the remainder of the 118th Congress.
3:10pm – 4:10pm | Election Outlook Panel
Learn from former United States Congressmen Jim Davis (D), Ron Klein (D), Tom Reynolds (R), and Tom Davis (R) as they discuss what may happen in key races, how (potential) shifts in the majority may impact key committees, what it all means for the remainder of 2024, and what health policy changes we can anticipate in 2025.
Legislative Briefing
Venue: The Darcy Hotel, 1515 Rhode Island NW
4:15pm – 4:45pm | Capitol Hill Day Brief
This briefing will cover the primary “legislative asks” that will be made during congressional visits.
4:45pm – 5:15pm | Congressional Team Huddles
ARM’s Lobby Day attendees will take time to connect with their team leader to discuss the group’s schedule and organize their approach on how to communicate the “legislative asks.” Attendees will also have the chance to participate in mock Congressional visits to hone their advocacy skills.
Reception
6:00pm – 8:30pm | ARM Annual Reception
Venue: Via Sophia, 10001 14th Street NW
Please join us for a private member reception.
Tuesday, July 16, 2024
Lobby Day
8:00am – 9:00am | Continental Breakfast & Legislative Briefing
Venue: Top of the Hill, 1 Constitution Ave NE
ARM’s Lobby Day will kick off with a light breakfast and an abbreviated legislative briefing before embarking upon Capitol Hill.
We will be providing transportation from The Darcy to Top of the Hill. The bus will depart at 7:40am.
9:00am – 4:00pm | Lobby Day
Venue: Various locations around Capitol Hill
Dress Code: Business Casual Attire
Please join us in representing our sector before your assigned congressional delegation. These meetings will be held in a group format and directed by a trained team leader. Each team is provided with talking points and “legislative asks” in advance.
5:00pm – 7:00pm | Lobby Day Reception
Venue: Top of the Hill, 1 Constitution Ave NE
Following a day of meetings on Capitol Hill, join us for a reception with ARM leaders, sector colleagues, and other stakeholders.
Accommodations
The Darcy
1515 Rhode Island Ave NW
Washington, DC, 20005
Registration deadline Friday, June 7th
