Policy Summit Attendance

Capitol Hill Meeting

Wednesday evening Reception

Thursday Reception

Invited State Legislative Leaders

Detailed Schedule: September 16 Policy Convening *schedule subject to change*

Location to be announced. Every session connects back to the economic equity and sustainability of Black families and communities.

10:00 to 10:10 AM

Welcome and Opening Remarks

Welcome from BLLN leadership, framing of the day, introduction of BLLN hosts and partners

10:15 to 10:55 AM

Session 1: Medicare Work Requirements and Access to Health Care After ACA Tax Credit Cuts

New Medicare work requirements, the expiration of enhanced ACA premium tax credits, and the broader affordability crisis compounding health care costs for Black families

11:00 to 11:30 AM

Session 2: 340B

Program overview, what is at risk for Black families' access to affordable care

11:30 to 12:00 PM

Session 3: Where the Money Resides, with Young Gifted and Green

Financing lead service line replacement: the State Revolving Fund landscape, disadvantaged community set-asides, workforce pathways, and closing the technical assistance gap 

12:00 to 12:45 PM

Lunch

No assigned topic or programming

12:45 to 1:15 PM

Session 4: The Disruption of Public Education

The gap left as education funding shifts to the states, HBCU students unenrolled by funding delays, underfunding of public schools  

1:15 to 2:15 PM

Session 6: Redistricting (Signature Session)

With the Partnership for Southern Impact (a collaboration between the John Lewis Center for Social Justice at Fisk University & the Brennan Center for Justice) and the Fair Fight Southern Project. Redistricting impact on Black political representation and coordinated state strategy

2:15 to 2:30 PM

Cross-Session Discussion: Connecting the Threads

Legislators connect the day's topics into a shared framing ahead of the Capitol meeting

2:30 to 3:00 PM

Closing Plenary: Synthesis and Next Steps

Cross-session themes, legislative action items, closing remarks tied to Rooted, Ready, and Rising

September 16

6:30 to 8:30 PM: Reception, hosted at the BGR Group Washington, DC office, honoring current Members of the Congressional Black Caucus who previously served as state legislative leaders

Invited Honorees:

• Rep. Joyce Beatty (OH), former House Minority Leader
• Rep. Frederica S. Wilson (FL), former Senate Minority Leader Pro Tempore and Minority Whip
• Rep. Steven Horsford (NV), former Senate Majority Leader
• Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH), former House Minority Leader
• Rep. Troy A. Carter (LA), former Senate Minority Leader
• Rep. Bonnie Watson Coleman (NJ), former House Majority Leader
• Rep. Marc Veasey (TX), former House Minority Whip and Chair of the Democratic Caucus
• Rep. Dr. Herb Conaway (NJ), former House Majority Whip and Deputy Speaker
• Rep. Gwen Moore (WI), former Senate President Pro Tem
• Rep. Cleo Fields (LA), former Chair of Education, Local and Municipal Affairs and Senate and Governmental Affairs Committee.
• Rep. Janelle Bynum (OR), former Chair of the Committee on Small Business and Economic Development
• Rep. Dwight Evans (PA), former Chair of the House Appropriations Committee

September 17

4:00 PM - 6:00 PM: Hosted by the Raben Group

Policy Summit Attendance

Wednesday evening Reception

Thursday Reception

✓ Access for one (1) to all BLLN-sponsored and co-sponsored activations on September 16 - 19, 2026

✓  Digital recognition across BLLN communications and event materials

✓  2 All-Access VIP Passes to the Policy Summit

✓  Recognition at Policy Summit events

✓  Recognition across Policy Summit materials and the event website

✓  4 All-Access VIP Passes to the Policy Summit

✓  Reserved seating at flagship sessions

✓  A quarterly briefing call with BLLN leadership

✓  An on-air mention during a BLLN appearance on the Black Press USA Morning Show

✓  Company logo featured in video content, plus a social media mention from BLLN's channels

✓  Premier recognition across the Policy Summit series and materials

✓  6 All-Access VIP Passes to the Policy Summit

✓  Invitation to VIP receptions and private meetings with legislative leaders

✓ One year Stakeholders Alliance membership for one (1) representative

✓  A live, on-air interview segment during one BLLN appearance on the Black Press USA Morning Show, scheduled during CBCF ALC55 week

✓  Company logo featured in the segment's video content, plus a dedicated social media mention from BLLN's channels

✓  Presenting-level recognition across all Policy Summit materials, signage, and communications

✓  A speaking opportunity at a flagship Policy Summit session

✓  10 All-Access VIP Passes to the Policy Summit

✓  One year membership to Stakeholders Alliance for two (2) representatives