3rd Annual Capitol Hill Visit
Join NACHW and Partners In Health United States (PIH-US) for the 3rd annual Capitol Hill Visit 2025 (CHV25)!
On March 10th to the 12th in Washington D.C., NACHW members will participate in a two-day advocacy event to meet with members of Congress and legislative staff and build upon the momentum we have created over the past years to increase the visibility and awareness of the critical CHW workforce and profession. CHV25 is an opportunity for CHWs and allies nationally to engage with the U.S. legislative process, build relationships with lawmakers, and raise awareness of CHWs’ role and contributions to community health and wellbeing. The event agenda includes training, a CHW rally, a Congressional briefing, coordinated legislative meetings, and more!
Looking for ways to get involved in national CHW policy and advocacy or stay connected with the CHV25 event? Check out these upcoming events and resources:
Drop-in Office Hours for CHV2025
Every Friday from 2:00 PM – 3:00 PM Eastern through 3/7/25
Optional drop-in virtual CHV25 Office Hours with NACHW and PIH-US staff. Hop on this call any time for questions related to CHV25!
National CHW Policy Working Group
Every other Thursday from 1:00-2:00 PM Eastern
The National CHW Policy Working Group, coordinated by NACHW and PIH-US, brings CHWs and allies together nationally to:
- share resources and actions on federal CHW policy issues;
- co-learn about advocacy opportunities for federal legislation and executive policy;
- keep each other informed of national CHW policy developments; promote CHW unity and encourage collaboration across all sectors of the CHW field.
Sign up for the National CHW Policy Working Group here. All CHWs from any level of policy experience are welcome – you do not need to be a policy expert to join! Allies from local, state, and national organizations engaged in CHW policy and advocacy are also welcome. Spanish interpretation available!
Virtual Training – Capitol Hill Visit 2025
(Past Event) Friday, February 21, 2025 3:00 – 4:30 Eastern
NACHW and Partners In Health United States (PIH-US) held a virtual training to prepare for our third annual Capitol Hill Visit! During this training, participants got the scoop on some event logistics, an overview of the agenda, received tools and resources to prepare for legislative meetings, and more! You can view the recording here.
Successes from Capitol Hill Visit 2024 (CHV24)
Last year’s Capitol Hill Visit was a smashing success! Highlights include:
- 78 CHW and ally NACHW members traveled to DC for the event. Staff and members participated in approximately 80 meetings with lawmakers or staffers.
- 30 state legislative offices
- 57 unique House Districts
- 60 unique Senate offices
The CHW Access Act: House and Senate resolutions supporting the designation of August 26-30, 2024 as the second annual National CHW Awareness Week were introduced in the House and Senate with a total of eleven sponsors and cosponsors.
- 274 national, state, and local organizations signed on in support of NACHW and PIH-US’s sign on letter for the CHW Access Act.
- Senator Bob Casey sponsored the CHW Access Act and introduced it (S.3892) on 3/7/24 – just in time for CHV24
- Senator Bob Casey (D-PA) introduced S.Res. 771 on 7/25/2024. Cosponsors: Senator Alex Padilla [D-CA], Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT), Senator Mazie K. Hirono (D-HI), Senator Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Senator Sherrod Brown (D-OH), Senator Ron Wyden (D-OR)
- Representative Raul Ruiz (D-CA-25) introduced H.Res 1389 on 7/25/2024. Cosponsors: Representative Jennifer McClellan (D-VA-4), Representative Melanie Stansbury (D-NM-1), Representative Jill Tokuda (D-HI-2)
Some photos of CHV2024 can be found below – click to expand!
Selection criteria: Who will participate in CHV25?
CHV25 is a NACHW member event with a capacity of 100 participants. NACHW is committed to ensuring the CHV25 event will be an equitable representation of our diverse workforce. All participant applications will be evaluated based on NACHW’s commitment to racial and ethnic diversity, regional representation, and leadership qualities. Additionally, scholarship applications will be assessed for demonstrated financial need, diversity among CHWs/Promotoras/CHRs, and the emerging NACHW CHW leaders. CHWs and allies who are new to national-level CHW advocacy are especially encouraged to apply! Scholarships will be assessed based on demonstrated financial need, diversity among CHWs/Promotoras/CHRs, and emerging NACHW CHW leaders.
Instructions for signing up: The application period was December 2024 -January 2025 and is now closed.
About Partners in Health (PIH)
PIH United States (PIH-US) is the U.S. arm of Partners In Health, a nonprofit, social justice organization. PIH was founded more than 30 years ago in Haiti and now works in 11 countries around the world, accompanying governments and communities to build stronger health systems and improve access to high quality care. PIH-US works shoulder to shoulder with public health departments, community organizations and advocates to achieve their long-term visions for healthier communities and more just systems.
NACHW has been a proud partner of PIH-US since 2023, when we co-coordinated the first annual CHW Capitol Hill Visit. Through our shared values and CHW-centered approaches, NACHW and PIH-US coordinate and deliver several major shared policy and advocacy-related strategic initiatives.
