ABMA Advocacy Day 2025
ABMA’s 3rd Annual Advocacy Day is a key opportunity to make your voice heard on Capitol Hill. Join fellow members in Washington, D.C. on Monday, April 7, and Tuesday, April 8, 2025, to engage directly with lawmakers and advocate for the issues that impact the lumber and building materials industry.
The event will kick off with an issue briefing and welcome dinner on April 7, followed by a full day of meetings with Congressional Representatives and Senators on April 8. We’ll head home on April 9, knowing we’ve made a meaningful impact.
Preliminary Event Schedule
Monday, April 7
Legislative Issues Briefing | 2:30 – 5 PM
Order of Events Subject to Change
- 2 PM – Briefing Doors Open
- 2:30 – 3:45 PM – Logistics & Priority Issue Overview
- 3:45 – 4:15 PM – Coffee & Refreshment Break
- 4:15 – 4:45 PM – Keynote Presentation
- 4:45 – 5:00 PM – Closing Remarks
Welcome Reception & Dinner | 6 – 9 PM
**Please email Nicolina any dietary restrictions or food allergies**
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Tuesday, April 8
Breakfast at the hotel’s restaurant is included with your stay.
- 8:15 AM – Group Photo at the U.S. Capitol (Time & Location TBD)
- 8:30 AM – 3:30 PM – Congressional Meetings
- 5:30 PM – Debrief & Closing Discussion (Location TBD)
- Evening – Free Time to Explore D.C.
Accommodations Update for ABMA Advocacy Day
Our reserved room block at the Hamilton Hotel is now closed. If you still need accommodations, we recommend using your AARP or AAA membership to secure a similar discount.
For reference, the Hamilton Hotel is located at 1001 14th St NW, Washington, D.C., and remains a convenient option for attendees.
About ABMA
The American Building Materials Alliance (ABMA), established in August 2021, is a committee of unified voices advocating on behalf of the lumber and building materials (LBM) industry at the federal level. ABMA currently represents LBM dealers and associated businesses in Alabama, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Louisiana, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, and Washington, D.C. The mission of the ABMA is to advance, shape, and influence policy in all branches of government. We work directly with members of Congress, the White House, and federal agencies to impact the legislative and regulatory process as it affects the LBM industry. ABMA is powered by the Northeastern Retail Lumber Association (NRLA) and Construction Suppliers Association (CSA).
NRLA State and Local Subsidies*
| LDAC | $1,500 |
| EBMDA | $1,000 |
| MRLDA | $500 |
| RLDAM | $800 |
| NHRLA | $1,000 |
| NJBMDA | $1,500 |
| MHLDA | $5,000 |
| NYLILA | $1,000 |
| ENYLDA | $1,000 |
| NNYLDA | $1,000 |
| WNYLDA | $750 |
| CNYLDA | $750 |
| RILBMDA | $1,000 |
| VRLDA | $1,500 |
*For more information on NRLA State and Local Subsidies please contact: Government Affairs Coordinator, Nicolina Benoit, at nbenoit@nrla.org