National Legislative Seminar (NLS)
NLS 2024
Experience of a Lifetime
The National Legislative Seminar takes place once each biennium in Washington, D.C. where participants engage in workshops, discussions, field trips, and visits to their Congressional representatives "on the Hill" over a four day stay.
Schedule-at-a-Glimpse (tentative)
Sunday, March 8th: Meet & Greet
Opening Session
Monday, March 9th: Workshop Session 1
Luncheon and speaker
Workshop Session 2
Workshop Session 3
Issue talking points work session
Tuesday, March 10th: "On the Hill"
Feedback session
Wednesday, March 11th: Workshop Session 4
Workshop Session 5
Wrap-up Luncheon and What's Next
I Susan Dixon
Featured Speakers
Speakers will provide information on hot issues of the day and provide insights on effective advocacy techniques, as well as what to expect "on the Hill."
1. Susan Dixon, CA, member of the Senate Advisory Group on Social Secuirty will speak on sustaining advocacy efforts and the Social Security Fairness Act.
Preparing for NLS
Watch this space for all you will need to do to be ready for meeting with your legislators, addressing issues, and packing what you will need to make your NLS experience a wonderful and "life changing" event.
Making an Appointment with Your Legislator
Most legislators begin making appointments about one month in advance of your planned trip. Look to this site around the end of the year for tips on making your appointment.
When? Where?
Save the date:
March 8-11, 2026
Alexandria, Va
Our. hotel and meeting space is just a short Metro ride from Reagen
National Airport and the National
Mall in D.C.
NLS Registration
Register Begins Oct.9!
Let the excitement begin!
Fees: $425* by Dec. 31, 2025
$475* from Jan. - Feb. 6
$500* after Feb. 6, 2026
* plus a service fee
Includes meals, transport to "the hill," access to sessions, and all materials.
One day ONLY registration
(March 9, 2026) available at $200*,
including meals.
Join us for an unforgettable experience!
Hotel Reservations
We will be staying at the
EMBASSY SUITES by Hilton
Old Town Alexandria.
Rooms may be booked now.
https://book.passkey.com/go/DGK2026. Guests preferring to call in their reservation can reach the hotel at 1-(800) 362-2779 and will need to provide the group code “DKG”.
Reserve your hotel room by
February 6, 2026 to get the DKG rate.
Note: a full breakfast & evening
reception snacks/drinks are included in the room rate.
On Your Own Adventures
Old Town Alexandria has a free
shuttle that takes visitors around the historical section.
Plus the Metro Yellow Line goes
right to the National Mall and the
many museums and government
buildings there. Some NLS participants like to come a day
early or stay a day after the
seminar to enjoy D.C. in spring.
Watch this site for specific
ideas in the months before NLS.