AMPP Advocacy Days

May 11–13, 2026 | Washington, D.C.

Your industry. Your voice.

AMPP Advocacy Days brings together industry leaders, professionals, and advocates to engage directly with policymakers on the issues that matter most to our industry. Across every conversation, our focus remains clear: advancing policies that strengthen workforce readiness while protecting, sustaining, and modernizing critical infrastructure.

Preliminary Schedule

Monday Evening, May 11
Opening Reception at 5:30 p.m. at Smoke and Mirrors, located at the AC Hotel Capitol Hill Navy Yard

Tuesday, May 12
Meetings on Capitol Hill

Wednesday, May 13
Industry-specific morning meetings and presentations
Optional afternoon tour of the Capitol Building

Hotel accommodations

Our official room block rate has expired, but there are still plenty of great options nearby. Attendees are encouraged to book accommodations at their preferred hotel.

For convenience, here are a few hotels located near the event:

We recommend booking early to secure the best availability and rates.

Watch this training video to get a clear understanding of what to expect during your time on Capitol Hill. It walks through how the days are structured, what your meeting schedule will look like, and how to confidently navigate conversations with policymakers so you feel prepared, informed, and ready to make an impact.

At this year’s fly-in, we will be advocating for key priorities across our core sectors:

Maritime

Supporting the SHIPS Act and increased funding for the Department of Defense Corrosion Policy & Oversight (CPO) directly strengthens our industry by driving investment in corrosion control across naval assets. This leads to increased demand for certified professionals, coatings, and inspection services, while reinforcing the use of industry standards in federal contracts. The result is more opportunity for our members and stronger positioning within defense-related markets.

Energy

As reconductoring accelerates under the REWIRE Act, it introduces new challenges for pipeline infrastructure, particularly where electrical transmission and pipelines share the same right-of-way. These changes can create interference risks for cathodic protection systems, making collaboration and technical expertise more critical than ever. The PIPES Act further reinforces the need for strong safety and integrity management. Our members play a key role in addressing these challenges, ensuring grid modernization and pipeline safety advance together.

Civil Infrastructure

Advancing corrosion standards within the Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) and supporting the Surface Transportation Reauthorization Package strengthens the resilience of critical infrastructure systems. These efforts promote the adoption of modern corrosion prevention practices and lifecycle asset management, increasing demand for qualified professionals, coatings, and inspection services across the sector.

These priorities reflect the real-world challenges and opportunities facing our industry and reinforce the importance of a unified voice on Capitol Hill.