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Advocacy Forum 2025 CANCELLED

Due to the ongoing government shutdown and resulting Capitol facility closures, IFMA has made the difficult decision to cancel this year’s Advocacy Forum. We deeply appreciate your continued support and will share details soon about a virtual advocacy program to continue this important work.

All paid registrants will be refunded. Please allow 5-10 days for this to appear on your statement.

Updated on October 14, 2025 

October 21 – 22

Schedule of Events

Tuesday, October 21, 2025

8:00 AM
Check-In

Washington Marriott Capitol Hill

Room: Burnham A

9:30 AM
Depart

Depart for the Library of Congress facility tour

10:00 AM
Tour

Library of Congress facility tour

12:30 PM
Lunch

 

1:30 PM
Be the Voice of FM: Advocacy in Action

Want to influence the future of facility management? This session will show you how. Get up to speed on key policy issues and walk away with the confidence to advocate at both the federal and local levels.

 

In this session, you’ll:

  • Discover how the legislative process really works

  • Get the latest updates on bills that could impact the built environment

  • Learn how to advocate effectively during meetings with Members of Congress

  • Explore ways to engage with state and local officials through your chapter

  • Hear about last year’s advocacy wins—and what’s ahead

Topics include:

  • Federal real estate policy updates

  • Energy and sustainability legislation

  • Workforce development and FM career pathways

  • Tax reform and funding issues

  • IFMA’s role in coalition activities

  • What to expect when meeting elected officials

  • Tips for powerful local advocacy

  • How to turn insight into action

Whether you’re new to advocacy or a seasoned pro, this session will energize your efforts and help amplify the voice of FM where it matters most.

5:30 PM
Reception

 

Wednesday, October 22, 2025

7:30 AM
Depart

Depart for Capitol Hill

8:30 AM
IFMA Policy Forum: Inside the Halls of Power

Get a front-row seat to the conversations shaping the future of the built environment. Hear directly from Members of Congress, key staff, administration officials, and policy influencers on the issues that matter most to FM.

 

In this powerful session, you’ll:

  • Hear straight from lawmakers and officials about FM-related priorities

  • Learn how Congress and the Administration are tackling today’s biggest challenges in the built environment

  • Discover how to align your outreach with national priorities for greater impact

  • Understand why your voice is essential to passing and implementing meaningful legislation

Featured speakers include (invited):

  • Rep. Scott Perry (R-PA)

  • Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA)

  • Rep. Dina Titus (D-NV)

  • Rep. Kristen McDonald Rivet (D-MI)

  • Rep. Virginia Foxx (R-NC)

  • Rep. Brian Jack (R-NC)

  • Rep. Pete Sessions (R-TX)

  • Rep. Kweisi Mfume (D-MD)

  • Sen. Gary Peters (D-MI)

  • Sen. Jim Lankford (R-OK)

  • Architect of the Capitol

  • GSA Public Building Service Administrator

This is your chance to hear what’s happening on the Hill—and how you can be part of it.

11:30 AM
IFMA Advocacy Meetings with Members of Congress

Step into the heart of policymaking! Join fellow FM advocates in face-to-face meetings with lawmakers to shape the future of the built environment.

 

In these powerful meetings, you’ll:

  • Be part of an Advocacy Team, supported by IFMA’s Government Affairs experts

  • Meet with Members of Congress and their staff on Capitol Hill

  • Talk about the issues that matter most to FM and the building sector

Key topics include:

  • Workforce development

  • Health and safety in facilities

  • Return-to-office policies

  • Right-sizing public sector buildings

This is your chance to speak up, be heard, and make a real difference for FM on the national stage.

5:00 PM
Closing Reception
PACE Terrace
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RESOURCES

Congress Speaker Invitation