IFMA Advocacy Day 2019 Preview and Schedule
Get a sneak peek into IFMA Advocacy Day 2019 with previews of the external affairs team members, detailed schedule for both days, and the lineup for the Public Policy Forum. Learn about the speakers, agenda, and key activities happening during this important event focused on government relations in the facility management industry.
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IFMA Advocacy Day 2019 Preview
IFMA External Affairs Team Jeff Johnson, External Affairs Counsel, IFMA Jeff Johnson is director of Director of Government Relations for the International Facility Management Association (IFMA). Jeff holds a bachelor s degree in history and political science from Gettysburg College in Gettysburg, Pa., and a Juris Doctor from The Catholic University of America s Columbus School of Law in Washington, DC. Prior to joining IFMA, Jeff served as a government affairs consultant; regional political director for former Maryland senatorial candidate and RNC Chairman Michael Steele; director of government affairs for GAGE Business Consulting & Government Affairs; and associate with PACE LLP. He has served on numerous congressional and gubernatorial campaigns throughout the country and worked with the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure. Mr. Johnson is licensed to practice law in Maryland. Jim Wise, Managing Partner, PACE LLP - Jim Wise has 28 years experience dealing with state and federal governments, as well as directing political campaigns. He directed legislative programs in California for both the State Controller and Speaker of the Assembly before becoming a federal advocate in 1983. In Washington, he worked for a political consulting firm representing a mix of public and private sector clients. He launched his own firm in 1988, providing governmental affairs consulting with particular emphasis on taxation, transportation, communications, technological development and trade, Native American affairs and environmental issues. He also developed fund raising and computer support services for a number of congressmen and not-for-profit organizations. Jim Wise is a graduate of Stanford University
IFMA Advocacy Day 2019: Tuesday September 17(Day 1) 8:00AM Registration Begins (Crystal City) 9:00AM Buses Depart for Optional Tour US Capitol 1:00PM Grassroots Training Overview of Current Political Environment Update On IFMA Priorities for 2019 How to Conduct yourself in a meeting with a MOC Discussion of Local Advocacy Team Building Exercises Welcome Reception
Advocacy Day 2019 (Day 2) Wednesday, Sept 18 7:30AM Depart for Congressional Visitors Center 8:30AM Group Photo on East Front of Capitol 8:30AM Lite Breakfast Congressional Visitors Center 9:00 AM Public Policy Forum Begins 12:00 PM Advocacy Day Meetings 5:00PM Informal Closing Reception on the Hill Tortilla Coast
2019 Public Policy Forum Schedule * 9:00AM Welcome- Bill O Neill and Don Gilpin 9:10AM Mr. Angel Dizon, US Department of State 9:25AM Congressman Salud Carabal (D-CA) 9:40AM Congressman Sharice Davids (D-KS) 10:00AM Congressman Peter Welch (D-VT) 10:15AM Dr. Ken Kizer NIT Facilities Renewal 10:45AM Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (D-TX) 11:00AM Congressman Greg Pence (R-IN) 11:15AM Congressman Jim Langevin (D-RI)
Pending Invites Senator Cory Gardner Senator Tom Carper Senator Ron Johnson Congresswoman Dina Titus Congresswoman Virginia Foxx Congressman Mark Meadows
Advocacy Teams 1. DC, MD and VA 2. NY and NJ 4. CA 5.GA and CO 6. PA and DE 7. IL and MN 8. FL and MA 9. MO and TN 10. NV and NM
Last Years Advocacy Day Accomplishments Finalized new SOC for FM (6 Year Process) Enactment of VA Asset Infrastructure Review Act FM Training Language Significant Update to Federal Real Property Profile 3 Members Named to the Public Buildings Reform and Savings Board Added New Members to High Performance Buildings Congressional Caucus Chapter Speakers State Advocacy Programs Local Monitoring Reports
2019 Advocacy Day Priorities Introduce FM and IFMA Support Energy Efficiency Tax Credits for Commercial Buildings Support Common Sense Building Reforms Reduce Excess Property Fund FBPTA Training Support Agency O&M Requirements Use IFMA as a Resource Join the High Performance Buildings Congressional Caucus
Advocacy Day Homework: Introduce FM Think about your personal story You are here on behalf of what chapter with how many members? How will you to introduce yourself What would you like your member of Congress to know about your profession What are the visible impacts of your work Read Ahead Resources: https://www.ifma.org/about/what-is-facility- management
Advocacy Day Homework: Legislation Be prepared to discuss life cycle costs, value of real estate vs. operational savings How do you handle disposal of excess property Read Ahead Resources: Find You Member of Congress https://www.house.gov/ Find Your Senator https://www.senate.gov/ About the High Performance Building Caucus https://hpbuildings.org/new-page-1 Background on Spending Deal: https://www.jdsupra.com/legalnews/congress-and-the- president-strike-a-40483/ House Hearing on Federal Buildings https://transportation.house.gov/committee- activity/hearings/the-subcommittee-on-economic-development-public-buildings-and- emergency-management-hearing-on_--efficiency-and-resiliency-in-federal-building- design-and-construction Federal Real Property Profile: https://www.gsa.gov/policy-regulations/policy/real- property-policy/asset-management/federal-real-property-profile-frpp/federal-real- property-public-data-set
Advocacy Day Reminders See the Big Picture Wear Comfortable Shoes Read Local Papers What are your Reps working on Forget Politics/ Shut Out the Noise
QUESTIONS? Jeff JJ Johnson (202) 746-4484 jjohnson@ifma.org
