“I chose to sign up because the program looked interesting and promised to provide a real insight into the way Congress actually works and that is something that all lobbyists can benefit from. The quality of the speakers and information that the session offered was top notch and something that isn't available in any other forum. I also found that the supplemental materials that were distributed during the sessions have been useful even after the session finished.”
-Paul Kangas, Property Casualty Insurers Association of America (PCI)

“The program has been a great way for me to keep current and make sure I stay on top of the constantly changing rules. I think that if you are going to be in the Lobbying field you need to always learn as much as you can. Since there aren’t many other programs out there, I have strongly recommended to my colleagues that they take advantage.”
-William Morin, Applied Materials, Inc.

Can you turn Congressional rules and procedures into a tactical advantage for achieving your policy goals? Absolutely!

But it takes insider experience: knowing the key players, how House and Senate procedures differ, and how to apply the right procedural tool at the right pressure points — without running afoul of the very rules you're seeking to leverage. The challenge is that so many of the people, priorities, rules and procedures are new.

Here's how to gain this insider experience immediately, so you can get right to work in the 111th Congress, influencing legislation all the way from committees through amendments, floor action and final votes.

Register now for Congressional Rules and Procedures for the 111th Congress: Navigating the Process, Achieving the Results

Required as part of the Lobbying Certificate Program, this core session helps you advance your agenda within a busy legislative season – and a key election year. Veteran lobbyists and newcomers alike will benefit from insights into the basics of Congressional procedure, and the latest details on how the House and Senate rules affect your lobbying strategy, tactics and timing.

In addition, you'll have the opportunity to meet current and recent Congressional staff, including the current House Parliamentarian. Together with noted government relations professionals, these insiders help you fast-track procedural know-how so you can enjoy the greatest possible success with the 111^th Congress and a look ahead at the 112^th.

This session counts toward Lobbyist Certificate Program certification.

Reserve your space now for expert guidance on how to use today's legislative process to be most effective in shaping a bill, including:

1. How procedural protocols affect the flow of legislation from introduction through committee hearings, markups, reports and floor action
2. Where opportunities exist to influence legislation every step of the way
3. Key differences between House and Senate Rules of Procedure — and how to avoid running afoul of new requirements
4. The "pressure points" in legislation — including how and when amendments should be introduced
5. How the committee bargaining process works, how it's used to resolve House-Senate differences, and how it can figure into your strategic planning
6. How the 111^th Congress is likely to reshape Continuing Resolutions, the filibuster, and other key procedures
7. How to adapt your strategies and tactics to the personalities and political agendas of the big players in Congress

Register now to navigate Congressional rules and procedures successfully at a time when the stakes have never been higher.

Meet Your Training Team

Keith Stern, Rules Associate, Rep Jim McGovern (D-Ma)

Hugh Halpern, Staff Director, House Rules Committee- Minority. A veteran of nearly 20 years on Capitol Hill, he has served as General Counsel of the House Committee on Financial Services and was recruited to head the staff of the Committee on Rules in January 2005 by then-Chairman Dreier. The Committee on Rules serves as the Speaker's tool to manage the floor, and has the authority to dictate the terms of debate and which amendments are considered by the entire House.

Marty Gold, Covington and Burling. Co-chair of the firm's Legislative Practice Group and one of the country's leading experts on Congressional procedures, he is author of "Senate Procedure and Practice." His prior experience includes serving as Floor Advisor and Counsel to U.S. Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist, assisting in all aspects of floor procedure and strategy during Senator Frist's first session as Majority Leader.

Eric Ueland, Vice President, Duberstein Group. Prior to his current position, he had 17 years of service on the Senate Republican Leadership staff, most recently as Chief of Staff to Senate Majority Leader Bill Frist (TN). Senior positions included staff director for the Senate Rules Committee.

Register now!

Who Will Benefit

• Government relations professionals
• Corporate, Association and NFP legislative and government relations professionals
• PAC directors
• Advocacy professionals
• Lobbyists

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