Greater Houston

GHP Washington, D.C. Fly-In

February 23-25

Overview

GHP Washington, D.C. Fly-In

The Greater Houston Partnership’s 2026 Washington, D.C. Fly-In convenes business leaders, government relations professionals, and policy advocates for direct engagement with members of Congress and federal agencies at a pivotal point in the legislative calendar. See below for all of our Fly-In details and activities. Activities subject to change.

Agenda

Monday, February 23

6:30 – 8:00 p.m.

Welcome Reception

LOCATION: TC Energy
1250 “I” St NW Ste 225 Washington, DC 20005

Tuesday, February 24

7:30 AM – Bus pickup at Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C.
 *Partnership staff will direct attendees from lobby to bus which will be located on F Street at the back of the hotel.
7:45 AM – Bus departs for United States Capitol
 *After group photo

8:30 a.m. – Breakfast on Capitol Hill

9:00 a.m. – Noon – Meetings with Members of Congress on Capitol Hill

LOCATION: South Congressional Meeting Room (CVC 217)

Speakers*:

  • Senator John Cornyn
  • Senator Ted Cruz
  • Senator John Curtis
  • Congressman Brian Babin
  • Congressman Troy Nehls
  • Congressman Michael Cloud
  • Congressman August Pfluger
  • Congresswoman Sylvia Garcia
  • Congressman Dan Crenshaw
  • Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher
  • Congressman Nathanial Moran
  • Congressman Jodey Arrington

*As of 2.17.26. Speakers subject to change based on availability

Note: Due to security measures preceding Tuesday evening’s State of the Union Address, we must vacate the CVC promptly at noon.

12:15 p.m.: Group Photo on Capitol Steps

12:45 PM – Bus pickup at United States Capitol
1:00 PM – Bus departs for Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C.

1:00 – 3:30 p.m.: Small Group Meetings in Congressional Offices

LOCATION: Varies

 4:00 PM – Bus pickup at Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C.
*Partnership staff will direct attendees from lobby to bus which will be located on F Street at the back of the hotel. 

4:15 PM
 – Bus departs for Capitol Hill Club

 *After dinner

5:00 p.m.- 8:00 p.m.
Delegation Reception and Dinner

LOCATION: Capitol Hill Club | 300 First Street, SE Washington, DC 20003

Speaker:

  • Bill Briggs, Deputy Administrator, Small Business Administration (SBA)
  • John G. Murphy, Senior Vice President, Head of International, U.S. Chamber of Commerce
Attire: Business casual attire is acceptable. No jeans, sneakers, or other similarly casual attire will not be permitted. Collared shirts are required for men.
7:50 PM – Bus arrives at Capitol Hill Club
*Partnership staff will direct attendees from the club to the bus.
8:00 PM – Bus departs for Willard InterContinental Washington, D.C.

Wednesday, February 25

8:00 – 10:00 a.m.
Grab-and-Go Breakfast

LOCATION: InterContinental the Willard Washington D.C. by IHG – Nest Room | 1401 Pennsylvania Avenue NW, Washington, D.C. 20004, USA

Speaker:
  • Andrew Hughes, Deputy Secretary, U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development

 


*Please note that these times are subject to change based on the speaker’s availability. Please continue to check our website throughout the Fly-In for changes to the agenda: Houston.org/DC.

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Questions? Contact Us!

  • Nicole Borger 425-244-0034
  • Stephen Reynolds 713-213-0745
  • Amanda Carden 936-776-7468

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