Day on the Hill 2026

March 3-4, 2026 | Washington, DC

AACVPR's Day on the Hill (DOTH) is a unique opportunity to advocate for crucial legislation impacting program viability and patient access to cardiac and pulmonary rehabilitation. Join us March 3-4, 2026, in Washington, DC to meet with legislators and their staff, share your stories, and advocate for our field. Registration is complimentary and no prior training or experience is required. Training will be provided, and everyone encouraged to join. Together, we'll make the strongest case to advance the field and support patient care. 

This event includes:

• A comprehensive advocacy training session to prepare you for your meetings on Capitol Hill.
• The chance to educate lawmakers about the vital role of CR/PR programs in improving patient outcomes.
• Networking with peers and advocates from across the country.

Register by 11:59 p.m. CT on February 21 to join us in Washington, DC!

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Schedule of Events

Tuesday, March 3, 2026

• 4:00 p.m. - 4:30 p.m. Registration (Smithbucklin DCHQ, 2001 K St NW #300, Washington, DC 20006)
• 4:30 p.m. - 6:00 p.m. DOTH Briefing (Smithbucklin DCHQ, 2001 K St NW #300, Washington, DC 20006)

Wednesday, March 4, 2026

• 7:30 a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Registration and Breakfast (Rayburn House Office Building, Room: Rayburn 2168)
• 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Legislative Appointments

Hotel Accomodations

AACVPR has secured a discounted hotel block, for the rate of $249/night, at the Vignette Collection Yours Truly DC. 

Vignette Collection Yours Truly DC
1143 New Hampshire Avenue NW
Washington, DC 20037

Book Your Hotel Room

To travel to/from Capitol Hill, we recommend DOTH participants utilize ride share services or the Metro Blue line from Foggy Bottom-GWU to Federal Center.

Please note, AACVPR has negotiated for the hotel to waive the $30/night destination fee. The fee will appear while booking, but it will be removed upon check out during final billing. Ultimately, no attendee will be charged the destination fee.

What to Expect When Advocating for Your Profession

Interested in attending this year for the first time? Check out the News & Views article "DOTH 2025: Passion, Strategic Thinking, and a Plan Lead to Advocacy Confidence" for an attendee's first-hand experience advocating for cardiopulmonary rehabilitation.