Our Voice is Louder When You Join Us On Capitol Hill
We’re taking you back to Capitol Hill! Be at the center of the action and latest news as we engage with regulators and key lawmakers face-to-face. Activity in Washington, D.C. stands to have a major impact on our ability to operate and provide employment. Come join ACA and its members in advocating in regard to several pressing issues including medical debt and credit reporting, Regulation F and other CFPB policymaking, Telecom issues impacting the ability to make calls, as well as several pieces of Congressional legislation that directly impact the ARM Industry.
This year’s event opens with a welcome reception at Art + Soul, featuring Members of Congress. We’ll continue with sessions at the Top of the Hill Conference Center on day two.
The format of the event is changed while the Capitol is still closed to the public without an escort, but we will be bringing lawmakers to you.
Joining Us….
Schedule
Welcome Reception with Members of Congress @ Art & Soul
5:30 PM - 7:30 PM
Art & Soul is located inside YOTEL Washington DC, 415 New Hersey Ave NW, Washington D.C. 20001. Across the street from the Hyatt.
Jared Golden (D-ME-2) Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ-11) Angie Craig (D-MN-2) Vicente Gonzalez (D-TX-15) Juan Vargas (D-CA-51) Tom Malinowski (D-NJ-7) Darren Soto (D-FL-9)
More Members of Congress to be announced.
Breakfast @ Top of The Hill Conference Center
7:30 AM - 8:00 AM
Top of the Hill Conference Center is located inside the Reserve Officers of America building, 1 Constitution Ave NE, Washington, D.C. 20002 (0.6 miles from the Hyatt).
Opening Comments
8:00 AM - 8:15 AM
All sessions will take place at Top of the Hill Conference Center.
Scott Purcell CEO, ACA International
Jack Brown, III Chair, BAC Committee President, Gulf Coast Collection Bureau
Senator Deb Fischer (R-NE)
8:15 AM - 8:45 AM
Breakfast with Senator Fischer, who sits on the Senate Commerce Committee, which has jurisdiction over the FCC, FTC, TCPA, Call blocking and labeling, privacy, and other communications issues impacting ACA members.
Congressman Blaine Luetkemeyer (R-MO-3)
9:00 AM - 9:30 AM
Remarks and opportunity for Q and A with Congressman Luetkemeyer who sits on the Small Business Committee and the House Financial Services Committee.
Congressman Bill Posey (R-FL-8)
9:30 AM - 10:00 AM
Group Photo at U.S. Capitol
10:00 AM - 10:45 AM
Congressman Bryan Steil (R-WI-1)
10:45 AM - 11:00 AM
Congressman Ted Budd (R-NC-13)
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Congresswoman Claudia Tenney (R-NY-22)
11:30 AM - 11:45 AM
Lunch Service
11:45 AM - 12:15 PM
Election Update
12:15 PM - 1:00 PM
Brian McGuire Policy Director, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
Travis Johnson Principal, 1607 Strategies
Congressman John Rose (R-TN-6)
1:30 PM - 2:00 PM
CFPB Update - John McNamara
2:00 PM - 2:15 PM
Federal Agency Update - Breaking Down Changes and Activities at Federal Agencies
2:15 PM - 3:00 PM
There is new leadership at the FCC, CFPB, FTC, and at the banking agencies. The panel will discuss trends and activity that is impacting the ARM Industry with active CFPB and FCC directors, and new staff, focused on industry. Fair access to banking will also be discussed looking at agency activity mixing politics and banking.
Celia Winslow Senior Vice President, American Financial Services Association
Mark Brennan Partner, Hogan Lovells
Leah Dempsey Shareholder, Brownstein Hyatt Farber Schreck, LLP
State Update
3:00 PM - 3:40 PM
This panel will explore state legislative activity impacting the ARM industry. The panel will discuss coalition building efforts as well as efforts to identify the best messenger to deliver important advocacy messages on important issues such as student loans and medical debt. The panel will also look forward toward the November elections and discuss its potential impact on state policy efforts.
Andy Madden Vice President, State Government and Unit Affairs, ACA International
Courtney Reynaud President, Creditors Bureau USA
Niel Welborn Vice President, Todd, Bremer & Lawson, Inc.
Latest Trends for Medical Debt and Credit Reporting
3:45 PM - 4:30 PM
Scott Purcell CEO, ACA International
Francis Creighton President & CEO, Consumer Data Industry Association
Rick Gundling Senior Vice President of Healthcare Financial Practices, Healthcare Financial Management Association
Closing Remarks
4:30 PM - 4:45 PM
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Show ACA members you are making a difference on Capitol Hill by sponsoring what is one of the most critical events of the year for the industry. Email us at [email protected] with questions and more information.
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Hyatt Regency Washington on Capitol Hill
Located only two blocks away from the U.S. Capitol, the Hyatt puts you in the heart of the action on Capitol Hill and just a short walk from major historical
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