NPN Hill Day: Elevating the NICU Parent Voice
Join us for NPN Hill Day, where NICU Parent Leaders and advocates from across the country will come together to amplify the voices of NICU families on Capitol Hill. This powerful day of advocacy will focus on key issues including parental presence in the NICU, access to mental health resources for parents, stillbirth research, and premature infant nutrition. Together, we will educate policymakers and push for meaningful change that supports NICU families at every stage of their journey. Your voice matters—let’s make it heard!
What is a Hill Day?
An organized advocacy event where individuals or groups meet with lawmakers and their staff on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., to discuss important policy issues.
Why is NPN Convening a Hill Day?
By establishing NICU parents as a constituency, we will gather to educate policymakers, share personal stories, and push for legislative action.
Which Issues Are NPN Focusing On?
Bipartisan co-sponsors, Congressman McGarvey (D-KY) and Congresswoman Houchin (R-IN), have filed a federal resolution, drafted by NPN, in support of NPN’s NICU Baby’s Bill of Rights that seeks to inform and empower NICU clinicians to facilitate parent-infant bonding. And more!
Do I Have to Support the Same Items NPN is Focused On?
Not at all! We only ask that by registering and attending, you agree to support Federal Resolution HR 236 in support of the NICU Baby’s Bill of Rights. We encourage you to speak to your representatives’ staff about the issues most pressing for your local community.
I've Never Done This Before. Can I Still Attend?
Absolutely!! And don’t worry! We will provide training on how to tell your story in an impactful manner in 3 minutes or less! We will also provide bill briefings on the items NPN is focusing on, which will include talking points and leave-behind materials.
How Do I Meet With Staffers?
Leave that to us! We will make the appointments for you with the staffers for your home district, and we will send you out in pairs or groups so you won’t be flying solo!
What Your Registration Includes:
- Bill briefing
- Advocacy training
- Dinner on July 22nd and breakfast on July 23rd
- Talking points & fact sheet on each bill
- Meetings scheduled for you with staff for your US Representative and Senators
- Opportunity to talk with staff for your representatives about any other issues that are critical to your area
$100 for NPN Member or NICU Parents
$200 for Non-NPN Members
Agenda
Times and Location Subject to Change
7:00 pm – Welcome Dinner at the Arlo Hotel
7:00 am – Breakfast at the Arlo Hotel
8:30 am – Walk to Capitol as a Group
9:00 am – Welcome (at the Capitol)
- Guest Speakers
- Bill Briefings
- Advocacy Training
12:00 pm – Lunch on Your Own & Meetings With Staffers Throughout the Afternoon
5:00 pm – Group Debrief and Closing Reception a the Arlo Hotel
Book a Room in Our Discounted Room Block
Arlo Washington DC
333 G Street Northwest, Washington, DC 20001
Apply For a Scholarship to Attend
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE:
Financial assistance for Hill Day attendance is based on financial need with particular interest in supporting those who identify from a marginalized community. The applicant should be affiliated in some way with a current NPN member. This affiliation could be in a volunteer role, be a family who received support services from the NPN member organization, or other such relationship.
SCHOLARSHIP AWARDS:
NPN scholarships are awarded through a thoughtful review process considering application completeness, motivation for attending Hill Day, and financial need. Reimbursement is provided directly to recipients once award conditions are met and as funds allow.
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Join me on Capitol Hill with NICU Parent Network, July 22–23, 2025!
NICU Parent Leaders and advocates from across the country are gathering to amplify the voices of NICU families — and YOU are invited.
This impactful event is open to ANYONE who cares about babies and families in the NICU, including bereaved families.
We’ll be advocating for:
Parental presence in the NICU
Mental health support for parents
Stillbirth research
Premature infant nutrition
Let’s come together, share our stories, and push for real change.
I hope you’ll join me!
#NICUVoicesOnTheHill #NICUAdvocacy #SupportNICUFamilies #NpnHillDay #NicuBabysBillOfRights
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Join me + NICU Parent Network on Capitol Hill July 22–23!
We’re amplifying NICU family voices + pushing for change in:
Parent presence
Mental health
Stillbirth research
Infant nutrition
Open to ALL who care about NICU babies + families.
#NICUVoicesOnTheHill #NICUAdvocacy #NpnHillDay #NicuBabysBillOfRights
#NpnHillDay
#NicuVoicesOnTheHill
#NicuAdvocacy
#NicuBabysBillOfRights