8-11 a.m. |
Pre-conferences
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8-11 a.m.
Exhibit Hall C–Lincoln 6 |
Task Force on Innovations in State Health Systems
Task Force members will participate in a roundtable discussion to share innovative ideas from their states and to solicit ideas from colleagues about challenges they face.
Presiding
- Co-chair: Representative Matt Hudson (R-FL)
- Co-chair Delegate Dan Morhaim (D-MD)
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8-11 a.m.
Mezzanine–Harding |
Child Care Development Block Grant Reauthorization Legislative Focus Group
The reauthorization of the Child Care and Child Care Development Block Grant last year presented a number of challenges and opportunities for states. Hear about some of the major changes in the new law and discuss child care and its essential role in supporting working parents and providing quality learning environments for children.
Speaker:
- Rachel Schumacher, Director, Office of Child Care, Administration for Children and Families, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services
NCSL gratefully acknowledges the Alliance for Early Success for sponsoring this focus group.
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7:30-11 a.m.
Exhibit Hall C - Lincoln 2 |
NCSL Hunger Partnership Preconference: Child Hunger and Nutrition
In collaboration with Share Our Strength’s No Kid Hungry Campaign, this interactive session provides insight into the federal child nutrition programs, focusing on school breakfast, afterschool meals, and the summer meals program. Join the discussion with experts and peers who have used the legislative process to increase access to child nutrition programs in their states, introduce best practices and resources for improving child nutrition programs at the state level, and observe a school breakfast program in action.
7:30-8 a.m.–Breakfast
8-8:30 a.m.–Welcome Remarks and Introductions
- Senator Renee Unterman, Georgia, NCSL Hunger Partnership Co-Chair
- Duke Storen, Senior Director, Partnership Impact and Advocacy, No Kid Hungry Program
8:30-9:30 a.m.–Lessons from Legislators Acting to End Child Hunger
9:30-9:45 a.m.–Break
9:45-10:30 a.m.–Why the Child Nutrition Programs Matter for Your Constituents
Moderator:
- Laura Hosny, Associate Director of Communications, Share Our Strength
Speakers:
- Ms. B. Aisha Mahoney, Principal, Prince George’s County School
- Rodney Taylor, FNS Director, Fairfax County, Virginia
- Promedica Representative (Invited)
10:30-11 a.m.–Roundtable: What Can I Do?
The NCSL Hunger Partnership gratefully acknowledges No Kid Hungry Share Our Strength for sponsoring this preconference.
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9-10:30 a.m.
Mezzanine–Thurgood Marshall East |
Orientation to NCSL Standing Committees for Legislative Staff
An opportunity for standing committee legislative staff officers and members to meet and discuss their role on the standing committees. All legislative staff are welcome to participate.
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11-11:30 a.m.
Exhibit Hall C–Lincoln 5 |
Steering Committee
The steering committee is composed of the overall Standing Committee officers and legislator and legislative staff co-chairs of each standing committee. The steering committee will preview all policies for consideration during the NCSL Capitol Forum general business session, and determine the need for joint referrals and re-referrals of policy resolutions as necessary.
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11:30 a.m.-1 p.m.
Mezzanine–Thurgood Marshall Northwest |
Luncheon – Lobby Day Briefing at the Marriott Wardman Park Hotel
There has been no shortage of excitement so far in the first year of the 114th Congress. Hear an update of what is happening on Capitol Hill, the state-federal priorities NCSL is advocating for, and receive a copy of the state specific congressional meeting schedule.
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1:15-2 p.m. |
Bus to Capitol Hill
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2-5:30 p.m.
Offsite |
Congressional Meetings/Legislative Staff Briefings and Tours
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2-5:00 p.m.
Hall of States Bldg.
Room 383/385
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NCSL Standing Committee on Health & Human Services Capitol Hill Special Briefings–Hall of States Building
Presiding:
- Co-Chair: Representative James A. Dunnigan (R-UT)
2–3:00 p.m.– Medicaid Update: A Discussion and Review of Recent Administrative and Congressional Actions
Speakers:
- Matt Salo, Executive Director, National Association of Medicaid Directors
- Andrea Maresca, Director of Federal Policy & Strategy, National Association of Medicaid Directors
3:00–3:45 p.m.–A Special Presentation on Suicide Prevention
Speaker:
- Kelly L. Posner, Director, Center for Suicide Risk Assessment, Columbia University
3:45–4:15 p.m.–The Temporary Assistance for Needy Families (TANF) Program–Proposals to Chart a New Direction to Assist Low-Income Individuals and Families
Speaker:
- Ron Haskins, Senior Fellow, Economic Studies, and Co-Director of the Center on Children and Families at the Brookings Institution
4:15–5:00 p.m. - Drug Exposed Newborns and the Use of Psychotropic Medications in Children in the Medicaid Program: How Can States Respond?
Speaker:
- David Harmon, MD, FAAP, Chief Medical Officer Superior Healthplan, and Medical Director of the Texas Star Health Program
The Hall of States Building is located at 444 North Capitol Street N.W., Washington, D.C. 20001, and is home to the NCSL Washington D.C. Office.
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3:30-5 p.m.
Offsite |
Legislative Staff Breakout Sessions
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5:00-6:30 p.m.
Rayburn House Office Bldg.
338-340 |
Welcome Reception on Capitol Hill
Join your colleagues for a night of networking on Capitol Hill.
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