A senior member of the House Republican Conference assesses the progress of the GOP policy agenda and discusses what’s ahead for tax and infrastructure legislation. 1:30 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. What’s REALLY Going on Here: Freshmen Tell It Like It Is

Rep. Richard Hanna (R-NY)
Member
House Transportation & Infrastructure and Agriculture Committees

Rep. Steve Stivers (R-OH)
Member
House Financial Services Committee

Rep. Reid Ribble (R-WI)
Member
House Agriculture Committee

Three freshmen members share their perspectives on what’s happening on Capitol Hill, what they’ve learned about the legislative process and how business is done in the nation’s capital, and what they’ve been able to achieve during their brief time in Washington. 2:30 p.m. Depart Capitol Hill Club and Walk to Rayburn House Office Building 3:00 p.m. to 3:45 p.m. Highway Reauthorization: The Chairman’s Perspective

House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Hearing Room
2167 Rayburn House Office Building

Rep. John Mica (R-FL) (Invited)
Chairman
House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee

A leading champion for increased infrastructure investment, Mica discusses his efforts to reauthorize and increase funding for federal highway, airport, and water construction programs in an era of tight budgets and spending cuts. 3:45 p.m. to 4:15 p.m. Pulling It All Together

House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee Hearing Room
2167 Rayburn House Office Building

J. Toby Mack
President & CEO
Associated Equipment Distributors

Christian A. Klein, Esq.
Vice President of Government Affairs and Washington Counsel
Associated Equipment Distributors

An opportunity to reflect on what we’ve heard, consider messaging for the next day’s Hill visits, and ask follow up questions. 4:30 p.m. Return by Bus to Army and Navy Club 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Equipment Industry Government Affairs Reception

John Deere Washington Office Roof Deck
801 17th Street, N.W.

Enjoy refreshments with equipment industry Washington representatives amid spectacular views of downtown DC. THURSDAY, MAY 12 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. The Business of Government

Army and Navy Club, John Paul Jones & Iwo Jima Rooms (2nd Floor)

Bruce Josten
Executive Vice President for Government Affairs
U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Perhaps the dean of the business community’s advocates in Washington, D.C., this legendarily knowledgeable and effective lobbyist will provide an overview of the political and legislative outlook, and discuss the Chamber’s relentless campaign for pro-business, pro-growth policy, entrepreneurship and the free market. 9:45 a.m. Depart by Bus from Army and Navy Club to Capitol Hill Club 10:15 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Taking it to the Hill: Meetings with Lawmakers