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SHLB Congressional Fly-In 2026

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shlb DC fly-in

The SHLB Coalition is organizing a fly-in of SHLB members to support E-rate, the Rural Health Care program and the Universal Service Fund in March, 2026.

The purpose of the fly-in is to educate Congress about the importance of preserving E-rate and the RHC program so that schools, libraries and healthcare providers can make affordable broadband service available to their communities.

Take a look at our #ProtectUSF initiatives and last year's successful fly-in.

March 26, 2025 SCOTUS USF Case

Tuesday, March 10

  • All day: SHLB Members arrive in DC
  • 4:30pm: Reception at Mayflower Hotel (1127 Connecticut Ave NW, Washington, DC 20036) 

Wednesday, March 11

  • 8-9:15am: Breakfast, Training & Hill Speakers
  • 10am-1pm: House meetings
  • 1-2pm: Lunch in Senate Dirksen Cafeteria
  • 2-5pm: Senate meetings
  • 5-7pm: Happy Hour at Union Pub (201 Massachusetts Ave NE, Washington, DC 20002 )

Thursday, March 12

  • SHLB members fly home
We’re excited to welcome you to Washington, DC!
Attendees are welcome to stay wherever is most convenient. Here are three options near Capitol Hill:
Motto by Hilton | Hampton Inn | Hyatt Place
SHLB has not designated an official event hotel, as all events will take place offsite at locations noted in the agenda above. The Motto by Hilton and Hampton Inn are closest to the Tuesday and Wednesday evening receptions, while the Hyatt Place is most convenient to the House office buildings where our meetings will take place.
Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions—we’re happy to help.
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