Monday, March 16

NLBMDA Board Appreciation Dinner
(invite-only)

Tuesday, March 17

NLBMDA Board of Directors Meeting 
(invite-only)

Networking Lunch & Registration
Join NLBMDA at our headquarters for lunch and networking with fellow attendees before an afternoon of legislative and regulatory sessions.  

Advancing the Credit Card Competition Act: A Congressional Staff Briefing
Stephanie Badger, Vice President, The Nickels Group
Matt Esguerra, Chief of Staff, Office of Congressman Lance Gooden
Steve Hansen, Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Roger Marshall
Kaylee Mulgrew, Legislative Assistant, Office of Senator Richard Durbin

Hear directly from legislative staff representing the lawmakers leading the effort to advance the Credit Card Competition Act (CCCA). This session will provide an inside look at the current political landscape, legislative strategy, and next steps to move the bill through Congress. Attendees will gain insight into coalition-building efforts, opportunities for bipartisan engagement, and how grassroots advocacy can help build momentum.  

Keynote Policy Session: National Association of Home Builders
Ken Wingert, Chief Advocacy Officer, NAHB    

Ken Wingert, Chief Advocacy Officer for the National Association of Home Builders, will provide a keynote address on the federal legislative and regulatory priorities of the National Association of Home Builders. As a key partner on several NLBMDA legislative priorities, attendees will hear what priorities NAHB will be advocating for this year. Attendees will gain valuable insight into the shared advocacy opportunities ahead to advance and strengthen the industry.  

The Outlook for Small Business Regulations in 2026
Bruce E. Lundegren, Assistant Chief Counsel, Office of Advocacy, U.S. Small Business Administration
Janis C. Reyes, Assistant Chief Counsel, Office of Advocacy, U.S. Small Business Administration

Event attendees will be joined by Bruce Lundegren, Assistant Chief Counsel at the U.S. Small Business Administration’s Office of Advocacy, who will provide a comprehensive overview of the 2026 regulatory landscape as it impacts small businesses. The session will cover key rulemakings impacting our industry as well as recap the recent deregulatory actions being taken by the new administration. Attendees will gain insight into emerging regulatory priorities and opportunities to shape the rulemaking process in the months ahead. 

Senate Banking Committee: Unpacking ROAD To Housing 
Madeleine Marr, Housing Policy Advisor, Minority Staff, Senate Subcommittee on Housing, Transportations, and Community Development 

Majority and minority committee staff from the Senate Banking Committee will join NLBMDA staff in breaking down the ROAD to Housing Act, Congress’s most ambitious effort in several congresses to bring sweeping reforms to the structural barriers inhibiting new construction and affordability. Attendees will learn about the legislation’s genesis, a high-level overview of what it aims to accomplish, and an outlook on the path to passage. 

Update from House Leadership
Eric Schmitz, Coalitions Director for the Speaker of the House, Mike Johnson

Eric Schmitz, Coalition Director for Speaker Mike Johnson, will provide an insider’s update on the House Majority’s priorities for the remainder of a jam-packed 119th Congress. As one of the top movers and shakers on Capitol Hill, Schmitz was a key partner in delivering for the industry through the extension of several growth-oriented small business tax provisions in last year’s tax and spending package.   

Policy Briefing & Advocacy Training
Matthew Delaney, Government Affairs Coordinator, NLBMDA

Join NLBMDA Government Affairs Coordinator Matthew Delaney in reviewing NLBMDA’s top legislative priorities and key talking points for meetings on Capitol Hill. Participants will prepare for meetings with Members of Congress and congressional staff and gain a deeper understanding of the policy issues impacting the lumber and building material industry. This session will provide a comprehensive overview of NLBMDA’s 2026 federal advocacy priorities.

Welcome Networking Reception
Sponsored by LMC

Sponsor Dinners by Invitation Only

Wednesday, March 18

Washington Briefing Breakfast
Sponsored by PLM

On-site Capitol Hill Visits
Speak directly to your elected representatives on critical policy issues impacting your business and the entire industry.

Closing Cocktail Reception 
Sponsored by Weyerhaeuser