One of the most powerful moments of the Argentum Public Policy Fly-In doesn’t take place in a committee room or congressional office. It happens the evening before when senior living leaders and lawmakers come together face-to-face at the Congressional Reception. This year, that reception carries even greater weight.
A Different Kind of Access
To date, fifteen Members of Congress, from both sides of the aisle, have committed to attend, representing committees that directly influence senior living policy, workforce development, healthcare financing, housing, trade, and regulatory oversight. For Fly-In participants, this is a rare opportunity to begin meaningful conversations in a setting designed for connection, context, and credibility.
Here is a list of the lawmakers who have agreed to participate (subject to change):
- Rep. Carol Miller (R-WV-1)
House Ways and Means Committee • Health Subcommittee • Trade Subcommittee - Rep. Chuck Fleischmann (R-TN-3)
House Appropriations Committee • Labor, Health and Human Services, Education Subcommittee - Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)
House Ways and Means Committee • Health Subcommittee • Trade Subcommittee - Rep. Dr. Greg Murphy (R-NC-3)
House Ways and Means Committee • Health Subcommittee • Trade Subcommittee House Veterans’ Affairs Committee • Health Subcommittee - Rep. Gus Bilirakis (R-FL-2)
House Energy and Commerce Committee • Health Subcommittee • Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee • Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Rep. Morgan Griffith (R-VA-9)
House Energy and Commerce Committee • Health Subcommittee • Communications and Technology Subcommittee - Rep. Zach Nunn (R-IA-3)
House Financial Services Committee • Capital Markets Subcommittee • Nat Security, Illicit Finance and International Financial Institutions Subcommittee - Rep. Andrea Salinas (D-OR-6)
House Committee on Agriculture • Subcommittee on Forestry and Horticulture • Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture House Committee on Science, Space, and Technology • Subcommittee on Research and Technology • Subcommittee on Energy - Rep. Virginia Fox (R-NC-5)
House Education and the Workforce Committee • Health, Employment, Labor and Pensions Subcommittee • House Oversight and Government Reform Committee • Government Operations Subcommittee House Rules Committee - Rep. Ann Wagner (R-MO-2)
House Financial Services Committee • Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee • Capital Markets Subcommittee - Rep. Lori Trahan (D-MA-3)
House Energy and Commerce Committee • Oversight and Investigations Subcommittee • Health Subcommittee • Commerce, Manufacturing and Trade Subcommittee - Rep. Dave Min (D-CA-47)
House Oversight and Government Reform Committee • Economic Growth, Energy Policy and Regulatory Affairs Subcommittee House Natural Resources Committee • Energy and Mineral Resources Subcommittee • Water, Wildlife and Fisheries Subcommittee - Rep. Jim McGovern (D-MA-2)
House Agriculture Committee • Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Subcommittee House Rules Committee • Rules and Organization of the House Subcommittee
- Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-7)
House Education & Workforce Committee • House Judiciary Committee - Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13)
House Veterans Affairs Committee • House Agriculture Committee
The Congressional Reception is not a traditional networking event. It is an intentional space where lawmakers hear directly from the people who live and lead the realities behind policy decisions. Legislators want to hear directly from operators, executive directors, and senior living professionals who understand how legislation translates into day-to-day impact.
In this environment, conversations move beyond talking points. Lawmakers learn about workforce shortages, affordability challenges, regulatory pressures, and the innovative solutions communities are implementing to care for older adults. Attendees, in turn, gain insight into the policy landscape and the priorities shaping legislative decisions.
That shared understanding matters, especially when it carries into Capitol Hill meetings the following day.
Setting the Tone for the Fly-In
For many participants, the reception becomes the foundation for more productive advocacy. Lawmakers who have already met senior living leaders, heard their stories, and seen their passion arrive at Hill meetings better informed and more engaged. The reception serves as a strategic precursor to the Fly-In agenda, helping ensure that conversations on Capitol Hill are grounded in real-world experience and mutual respect. Importantly, participation in the Congressional Reception is included with Fly-In registration, reinforcing the value of attending the full event.
The Congressional Reception is more than an event. It’s a reminder that policy is shaped by people, stories, and relationships. When senior living leaders show up, engage thoughtfully, and continue the conversation back home through community visits, they help influence outcomes that matter to residents, families, and caregivers nationwide.
Advocacy Doesn’t End in Washington
The momentum built at the reception and during Hill meetings doesn’t stop when the Fly-In concludes. In fact, it often opens the door to one of the most effective advocacy tools available to senior living providers: hosting a community visit with a lawmaker.
Community visits allow policymakers to:
- See senior living operations firsthand
- Meet residents and frontline staff
- Understand how policy decisions affect care delivery, workforce stability, and resident outcomes
These visits humanize complex issues and strengthen relationships that continue long after a single meeting or event. Many lawmakers who attend the reception and Fly-In later accept invitations to tour communities in their districts, deepening their understanding and reinforcing the value of assisted living as part of the broader care continuum.
Learning to Advocate with Confidence
For those newer to advocacy, or looking to sharpen their impact, the Fly-in provides context, education, and practical guidance on how to engage effectively with policymakers. Together, the Congressional Reception, Fly-in Capitol Hill meetings, and community visits form a full advocacy cycle where: learn, connect, engage, and sustain.
A Limited-Time Opportunity to Join
To make it easier for senior living leaders to take part, Argentum has temporarily rolled registration pricing back to Early Bird rates as part of a limited-time flash sale. Today is the final day to register at the lowest rate that will be offered for this event.
In addition, Argentum is expanding access through:
- Complimentary registration for Argentum Premier members
- Scholarships for Executive Directors, ensuring community-level leadership voices are represented in Washington
Effective advocacy depends on hearing from leaders across roles, regions, and community types. The Public Policy Fly-In is intentionally structured to support that broad participation, and to ensure the full story of senior living is part of the policy conversation.
For those considering whether to attend, this year’s Fly-In offers a compelling answer: your presence matters, and the moment starts the night before.