Seth Lennon and Denise Murphy McGraw take a dive into some of the basics of conducting a meeting with Capitol Hill staff.
SMACNA has produced a Lobbying 101 video designed to help you learn more about how to conduct a meeting with lawmakers and their staff on Capitol Hill. In this video, SMACNA's Denise Murphy McGraw and Seth Lennon sit down to outline some basics for meeting with your legislators and share critical strategies that could prove crucial to making your meeting effective.
May 6, 2026 — Member Update
May 13, 2026 - The Northern Virginia Member of Congress talks about the need for strong legislative action on Indoor Air Quality and building a strong skilled labor force.
May 13, 2026 - SMACNA and SMART are asking each Local and Chapter to work jointly to identify and nominate individuals who demonstrate ambition, initiative, and early leadership skills for this tremendous opportunity.
May 13, 2026 - The event will be held January 25–27, 2027, in Tampa, Florida, and we invite you to add your voice to the program.