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CAPITOL CONVERSATIONS SERIES Capitol Conversations: What to Expect on the Hill

  • January 15, 2026

1:00–2:00 p.m. ET

In this session, we will highlight what we are expecting for the first few months as Congress gets back to work. We will discuss what’s ahead for Medicaid, appropriations, workforce, and health and housing issues.

The discussion will feature the following speakers:

  • Ilene Stein, Vice President for Government Affairs at the Center on Budget and Policy Priorities
  • Luis Zaldivar, Project Director at the American Business Immigration Council
  • Andrew Fuller, Program Director for Economic Policy at the Evangelical Lutheran Church in America

Lutheran Services in America government relations and advocacy staff will also share updates specific to ongoing efforts to engage with members of Congress.

TOGETHER,

we make life better for children, youth, and families today—and for generations to come.

Our shared Lutheran tradition of service to our neighbor is more vital than ever.

Join us as we work to ensure our network continues delivering essential services to all in need.