2026 FEDA Member Congressional Visits
About
The 2026 FEDA Member Congressional Visits are an opportunity for FEDA members to learn about priority legislation from our industry's experts and directly educate their senators and representatives about the issues most important to our industry. FEDA members are invited to participate in the two-day program, which will help increase policymakers’ understanding of the foodservice equipment and supplies industry and expand congressional leaders' support for the foodservice equipment and supplies industry during critical legislative decisions.
On the first day, participants will get updates on key legislative issues and talking points to prepare for the next day’s meetings with elected officials. On day two, through meetings arranged by FEDA, participants will go to Capitol Hill to visit with their individual senators and representatives to discuss priority legislative issues and the impact of those issues on their companies. FEDA will also arrange for team meetings with elected officials.
There is no fee to participate in the Congressional visits, although members are asked to pay for their travel and one of their overnight stays (the first night).
Schedule
Tuesday, March 17, 2026
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6:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET |
Dinner and Drinks |
Wednesday, March 18, 2026
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7:30 – 8:30 a.m. ET |
Breakfast at the Watergate Hotel |
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8:30 – 11:30 a.m. ET |
Policy Priorities/Capitol Hill Orientation |
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11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. ET |
Lunch |
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12:30 – 4:00 p.m. ET |
Policy Priorities/Capitol Hill Orientation |
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4:00 p.m. ET |
Break |
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6:00 – 8:00 p.m. ET |
Dinner and Drinks |
Thursday, March 19, 2026
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7:30 – 8:30 a.m. ET |
Breakfast at the Watergate Hotel |
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8:30 a.m. ET |
Meet to Board Bus |
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9:00 – 11:30 a.m. ET |
Capitol Hill Visits |
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11:45 a.m. – 12:45 p.m. ET |
Lunch |
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1:00 – 3:00 p.m. ET |
Capitol Hill Visits |
Hotel and Transportation Information
Those who join FEDA for this year’s congressional visits will be staying at The Royal Sonesta Washington, D.C. Capitol Hill. Rooms have been reserved for participants for the nights of March 17 and 18, but are also available upon request for those who need to stay overnight on March 19, as well. FEDA will cover the cost of each participant’s first overnight stay on March 17 but participants will pay for their second night (and third if staying longer).
When registering for the event, please confirm your hotel check-in and check-out dates. Or, you can email Tracy Mulqueen at tracy@feda.com to reserve your sleeping room — please include your check-in and check-out dates in the email.
The hotel is located about a 15-minute drive from Ronald Reagan National Airport and members will need to arrange their own transportation from the airport. Other airports serving the Washington, D.C., area are Baltimore-Washington International Airport and Washington Dulles International Airport.
