Congressional Operations Briefing - Capitol Hill Workshop
Congressional Operations Briefing and Seminar

Congressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. This engaging 3-day Briefing and seminar on legislative operations provides the full Capitol Hill experience as our Washington-based experts focus on these 3 P's. They discuss the policy-making process and the legislative agenda, help you understand the congressional budget process, and demystify the culture of the U.S. Congress.

You will gain a solid understanding of:

• Congressional operations
• The legislative process
• The role of OMB in the legislative process
• How legislation is modified and amended at different stages
• House and Senate floor procedure
• How public and foreign policy become law
• Congressional politics and leadership
• Congressional budgeting today
• The role of committees
• The committee hearing process (and see a congressional hearing in person)
• Issues facing Congress
• Effective communication with Congress
• How the media covers the Hill, the White House, the Pentagon and national security
• How Congress affects every federal agency
• Current campaign and election trends
• How members of Congress advance their legislative, public policy and political agendas
• The roles and functions of personal and committee staff
• How you can build win/win relationships with congressional staff

You will attend a congressional hearing and see the process in action. We will also have one or two separate lunch presentations: 1) a historical perspective of the overthrow of House Speaker Joseph Cannon in 1910 and how that shaped the current role of the House Speaker; or 2) a discussion of Congressional hearings and testimony-the dynamics of the hearing process and what makes for effective testimony. (These lunch presentations may vary depending on current events and scheduling.)

Plus outstanding course materials - materials include the then-available Congressional Directory, the Training Edition of Persuading Congress, and the Training Edition of the award-winning Congressional Deskbook.

This Briefing is designed for executives, federal employees GS-13 and above, military officers, supervisory personnel, and Leadership Development participants, to meet these leadership competencies: Strategic Vision, Planning and Quality; Identifying/Integrating Key Issues; Setting Work Priorities; Balancing National/Local Interests; Problem Anticipation/Adjustment; Managing Budgetary Processes; and Senior Level Communication.

This is a Congressional Fellows and Presidential Management Fellows Training course.

Space is limited. 

	Congressional Operations Briefing - Capitol Hill Workshop materials include the Training Edition of Congressional Procedure " This hands-on practitioner's guide cuts away veils of mystery to shed light on the rules governing Washington's most impenetrable institution, the United States Congress." -- Ken Ackerman, Of Counsel, Olsson Frank Weeda Terman Matz PC "[T]he ultimate guide and master blueprint to the legislative process." -- Olympia Snowe, U.S. Senate (R-ME) (1994-2013); U.S. House of Representatives (1978-1993)
	Congressional Operations Briefing - Capitol Hill Workshop materials include the Training Edition of Persuading Congress In Persuading Congress, Joseph Gibson, a longtime veteran of Capitol Hill, offers masterful counsel to anyone who wants to work well with Congress. In Washington, there are well over 10,000 registered lobbyists. Very few grasp and convey the keys to successful advocacy as well as Gibson does." -- Martin Gold, Covington & Burling, Washington, DC
	Congressional Operations Briefing - Capitol Hill Workshop materials include the then-available Congressional Directory

Agenda	Congressional Operations Briefing - Capitol Hill Workshop 8:30 am - 4:00 pm all three days (networking lunch each day at approximately 12 noon) Two separate lunch presentations are included: 1) a historical perspective of the overthrow of House Speaker Joseph Cannon in 1910 and how that shaped the current role of the House Speaker; and 2) a discussion of Congressional hearings and testimony--the dynamics of the hearing process and what makes for effective testimony. These lunch presentations may vary depending on current events and scheduling. Day One   The Dynamics of Congress   Today's Legislative Process and Congressional Operations   Politics and Leadership in the Current Congress   Public Policy and Foreign Policy Making in Congress and in Washington Day Two   Attend Congressional Hearings   Washington Advocacy: Communicating Effectively with Congress   Presidential-Congressional Relations   Campaign and Election Trends and Election Update   A Member's Perspective on Politics and Policy Day Three   Congressional Budgeting Today How the Media Covers Washington: The White House, Capitol Hill, and national security and the Pentagon   The Work of Personal and Committee Staff This workshop is also available as a custom on-site or online program. A sample Defense/Security focus agenda is available as a pdf. A sample Homeland Security focus agenda is available as a pdf. Do you need a training course we don't offer or coverage of an additional topic in this course? If you have suggestions for courses or topics you would like to see us offer, please contact us or complete our online suggestion form.
Suggested Prerequisites	The Congressional Operations Briefing - Capitol Hill Workshop gives a broad overview of how Capitol Hill works and how policy is made. All will gain valuable insight and perspective, regardless of Hill experience. Previous attendees include executives, managers, agency staff, technical staff, military officers, government relations professionals, lawyers, teachers, elected officials, program analysts, budget analysts, and others who needed a solid overview of Congress and the Hill. If you need help deciding which courses you should take based on your work experience or training, please contact us via email or phone: 202-678-1600.
Time and Dates	8:30 am to 4:00 pm each day Not Scheduled
Location	Not scheduled: Location in Washington, DC will be announced 4 to 8 weeks before course. Our courses are held at these Washington, DC, locations. Other dates: Location in Washington, DC will be announced 4 to 8 weeks before course. Our courses are held at these Washington, DC, locations. Uuslaly held at Hall of the States, 444 North Capitol Street NW, Washington, DC (1 1/2 blocks from the Union Station Metro stop)  (You must come inside and sign in, and then you will be directed to the training room.) Our map | Google Map  Please note that for weather cancellations, we follow OPM, NOT the DC government. Other dates:  Location in Washington, DC, will be announced before Briefing. For a map with a list of hotels near the Capitol, click here. Our courses are held at these Washington, DC, locations.
Course Materials	Briefing materials include the Training Edition of Congressional Procedure, the Training Edition of Persuading Congress, and the then-available Congressional Directory.
Certificate of Training and CEUs	A Certificate of Training is available for this Briefing. To get a Certificate of Training, your registration fee must be paid in full, and you must attend the entire Briefing. This Briefing is approved for 1.7 CEUs from George Mason University. This is a Congressional Fellows and Presidential Management Fellows Training course.
Related Training	Advanced Legislative Procedure Advanced Federal Budget Process Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments The New Congress Update on Congress The President's Budget The Defense Budget
Policies	See https://www.thecapitol.net/PublicPrograms/CoursePolicies.html All statements and discussion at all of our Briefings, courses, workshops and seminars, public and custom, are off the record and not for attribution, unless specified otherwise. The resulting confidentiality ensures a frank and free exchange of views. Please note that for weather cancellations, we follow OPM, NOT the DC government.
FAQs	FAQs about our training including suggested attire.
Register	$1495   Fax or Mail: Print out and complete the registration form (in Adobe pdf). The completed form should include your method of payment.    Fax the completed form to us at 202-688-2424.    Mail the completed form to us at the address on the registration form.
Available as custom, on-site training?	Yes.  This program is frequently tailored for on-site or online agency and military training.  Please call 202-678-1600 for information. This Briefing can be tailored as a 3-day, 4-day, or 5-day Congressional Operations Briefing - Capitol Hill Workshop completely covering all congressional operations.
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Approved for 1.7 CEUs from George Mason University.

All of our courses and workshops include extensive interaction with our faculty, making our courses and workshops both educational and mini-consulting sessions with substantive experts.

Rave Reviews

"One of the best courses I've taken under govt sponsorship." 
 -- Program Director, FAA

"This course has unveiled a lot of 'mystery' for me regarding how Congress works. Fantastic experts who provided relevant, timely, and concise information."
-- Workshop Attendee, Naval Sea Systems Command

"All speakers were spectacular, and providing their powerpoints is a huge plus!"
-- Communications Director, National American Indian Housing Council

"Provides excellent insight into legislative workings of Congress which will only improve our abilities to work with Congress.  Great & insightful presentations.  Wonderful workshop!  Thanks for attention to details."
-- Chief of Contracting, U.S. Air Force

"Excellent choice of presenters.  Would recommend this workshop to anybody interested in learning how Washington really works." 
-- Program Manager, FAA

"What an outstanding 3 days!  A wonderful use of my time. All aspects of this program were useful." 
-- Director, Public Affairs, Fortune 500 company

"Taught me how to communicate effectively with House and Senate members."   
-- Workshop Attendee, Navy Sea Systems

"Excellent course. Every Federal Manager should take it." 
-- Deputy Director, Office of Competitive Sourcing Acquisition, FAA

"What an extraordinary group of speakers. All were extremely dynamic." 
-- Senior Administrator, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

"I was able to get 'real-world' insight into the actual operations of congress. It was awesome."  
-- Group Manager, Government Agency

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Faculty

A team of more than 12 Hill and political experts, each with at least 10 years' experience in observing or working with or in Congress, teach this intensive 3-day course.

Select Previous Faculty

Ken Ackerman

Hon. Michael Andrews

Col. Michael Barron

Steven Billet

Glen Bolger

Clinton Brass

Hon. Jim Chapman

Ann Compton

Rhodes Cook

Stephen Daggett

Chris Davis

Sid Davis

Chris Deering

John Donnelly

Hon. Thomas Downey

Hon. Dennis Eckart

Ron Elving

Ron Faucheux

Hon. Vic Fazio

Lee Fritschler

Jim Garamone

Deanna Gelak

Don Gessaman

Philip Joyce

Sheilah Kast

William LaForge

Bob Levi

Robert McLean

Col. Alan Metzler

Roy Meyers

Cleta Mitchell

Ned Monroe

Walter Oleszek

Betsy Palmer

Chuck Parkinson

Paul Powell

David Rehr

Steve Roberts

Mark Rozell

Paul Rundquist

Hon. Patricia Schroeder

Hon. David Skaggs

Hon. Jim Slattery

James Thurber

Pat Towell

Gene Ulm

Hon. Robert Walker

Stephen Wayne

Hon. William Zeliff

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