FAQ

FAQs Congressional Conference 2025

• 1. Hotel Details for the Westin Washington DC Downtown

  Westin Washington DC Downtown
  999 9^th Street NW
  Washington, DC 20001
  Hotel Phone: 202-898-9000
  

  1. Guestroom rate: $349 plus applicable state & local taxes
  2. Guestroom must be booked by Friday, April 18, 2025
  3. Guests can book online with the attached link: https://book.passkey.com/go/NAIFASpring2025
  4. Parking – Self $48 and Valet $65 per night, plus tax
  5. Westin Washington DC does NOT Have Tesla or EV charging stations at this time
  6. Check-in: 4:00 pm
  7. Check-out: 11:00 am

• 2. Airport Details

  1. Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport – 4.7 miles
  2. Washington Dulles international airport – 28 miles

• 3. What meals will be served?

  1. Morning Session
     1. Monday Morning Coffee
  2. Afternoon Session
     1. Afternoon refreshments, Monday evening reception

• 4. What is the conference attire?

  1. Monday – business casual
  2. Tuesday - business

• 5. What if I change my mind?

  2432. Cancellations can be made by emailing NAIFA Member Support (info@naifa.org) or calling 877-866-2432. There will be a $100 fee for cancellation through Friday, April 18th. Cancellations made after April 18th will not receive a refund.
  2433. NAIFA will only issue refunds for conference registration as indicated in the Cancellation Policy. NAIFA assumes no responsibility for expenses or fees incurred for cancelled airline tickets, hotel accommodations, or other travel related expenses.

• 6. How do I contribute to the PAC?

  1. Scan the QR code on the back of your badge to donate to the PAC.

• 7. Where can I store luggage?

  1. Arrival – can be stored at the hotel bell stand prior to check-in
  2. Departure – can be stored at the hotel bell stand OR for Tuesday, May 20^th you may bring with you to Hospitality Hall to store during the Hill appointments. Save a little time and stop by the registration desk for luggage tags, in order to tag your bags before going to Hospitality Hall.

• 8. When will the Capitol Hill meetings be confirmed?

  1. Appointments will be added to the App as soon as the Congressional Offices confirm Often, just a day or two prior to the meeting.
  2. The Congressional Appointments Desk will be available Monday and Tuesday morning to assist with questions regarding Capitol Hill appointments.
     
     

• 9. How do I qualify for the $500 stipend?

  Updated in 2025

  1. Be an active NAIFA member as of May 20, 2025
  2. Be a first-time attendee to Congressional Conference
  3. Have paid your $200 registration fee
  4. Stay at the official conference hotel; and
  5. Submit a debriefing form, which summarizes each meeting you attended with a member of Congress.

• 10. When and how will I receive the $500 stipend?

  1. After the event, you will be provided a form link to be completed and request the stipend. Checks are processed weekly and sent to the address you provide on the request form.

• 11. Where is the closest train station?

  1. Metro Center, 607 13^th St NW – Blue, Orange, Red, and Silver Lines

• 12. Where is the closest pharmacy?

  1. Walgreens, 801 7^th St NW, Washington DC 20001 (202)789-5345

• 13. Where is the closest hospital?

  1. George Washington University Hospital, 900 23^rd St NW, Washington DC 20037, (202)715-4000