MCAA Government Affairs Lobby Day

MCAA holds a Government Affairs Lobby Day each spring which allows our members voice their concerns directly with the decision makers. This event is a great opportunity to meet with federal elected officials to educate them on the importance of the courier industry and the vital role it plays in the American economy.

This year's Government Affairs Lobby Day will be held on Tuesday, February 28th, at the Washington Marriott in Washington, DC.  An evening reception will be held on the evening of February 27th. 

REGISTRATION
Registration is now open!  Click HERE to register online or click here to complete the registration form.  This form can be emailed or faxed back to MCAA at (202) 223-9741.

HOTEL
Reservations can be made at the Washington Marriott for the evening of February 27th at MCAA's rate of $239/night.  Reservations can be made online or by calling (800) 393-3053 and referencing MCAA's Lobby Day.  Reservations must be made by February 3rd to ensure availability and rate.

MCAA Government Affairs Lobby Days include a morning education session featuring key Congressional and Washington insiders. Attendees hear how the current political landscape will affect the industry and the likelihood of legislation moving through Congress.

MCAA has been able to arrange a very impressive array of speakers and educational content for the previous Government Affairs Lobby Days. Past congressional speakers have included Congressman John Tanner (D-TN), Congressman Tim Walberg (R-MI), Congressman Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Congressman Jim Barrow (D-GA), Congressman Dave Reichert (R-WA), Congressman Tom Price (R-GA), Congresswoman Ginny Brown-Waite (R-FL), and many congressional policy staffers. Other speakers have included former IRS trial lawyers, NFIB tax policy experts, and several representatives from Washington lobbying firms.

The Government Affairs Lobby Day always contains time in the afternoon for attendees to meet with their federal elected representatives. In advance of the event, MCAA schedules all Capitol Hill meetings and provides each congressional office with some background information on the Association. MCAA has typically scheduled well over 100 meetings each year. This is the highlight of the event for many members and countless valuable contacts have been made through this process.

Why You Need To Attend  "The MCAA Lobby Day is a terrific opportunity to engage in our political process. The meetings are much easier than most people would anticipate and the value of the day far exceeds the cost. I would strongly encourage everyone to participate.”  - Lance Dearborn,  Air Traffic Services
"I sat down around the coffee table and discussed the independent contractor issue face to face with Congressman Leonard Lance. I knew that my brief 20 minute discussion would make a difference. This is what we are there for and I feel I was able to do that." - John V. Rutigliano,  A-1 International, Inc.
“This was a great opportunity provided by our MCAA. They did a fantastic job of securing meetings with our representatives to allow us to educate them and voice our opinions about how their decisions affect small business, contractors and the clients we serve. Don't miss this opportunity next year.” - Scott Zimmerman, Phoenix Courier Ltd.