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APTA Capitol Hill Day 2026

Date: April 19-21
Location: Capitol Hill, Washington, DC

Walk the Halls of Congress.
Advocate for Payment Reform.

Join 250 physical therapists in Washington, D.C., April 19-21 for three days of direct advocacy. Meet face-to-face with members of Congress and their staff to advance payment policies that strengthen your practice.

Registration and housing deadline: March 19

What You'll Do

  • Advocate for better Medicare reform and reduced administrative burden
  • Meet with your legislators and their staff on Capitol Hill
  • Connect with 250 PT colleagues from across the country
  • Participate in specialized student programming
  • Learn from experienced advocates who've been advancing legislation for years

Why It Matters

Your voice matters. Your effort is needed. This is how legislation moves forward—when PTs show up and make the case directly for policies that impact our practices and our patients.

Event Details

  • Dates: April 19-21, 2026
  • Location: Capitol Hill, Washington, D.C.
  • Capacity: Limited to 250 participants
  • Housing Deadline: March 19, 2026 at Hilton Washington DC Capitol Hill
  • Room Rate: $329 plus tax

Registration

  • $250 for APTA members
  • $100 for students and component staff
  • Free for FALs and PTPAC Eagles

Read more about APTA Capitol Hill Day from an attendee's perspective.

View the draft agenda

Download the Talking Points for Key Issues

Registration for APTA Capitol Hill Day is now closed.

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