One Movement, Two Chambers
The Black Legislative Leaders Network (BLLN) welcomes you to Washington, DC for our Fall 2026 Policy Summit, a signature gathering of Black state legislative leaders, members of Congress, legislative staff, and partners advancing policy solutions for Black communities across the country. Held during CBCF's Annual Legislative Conference (ALC55), this two day convening reflects BLLN's mission of building bridges between state and federal policymaking, one movement, two chambers.
Summit Schedule
Tuesday, September 16 | Policy Day: A full day of policy sessions convening Black state legislative leaders and national partners around the issues shaping our communities, including:
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Time |
Segment |
Details |
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11:00 to 12:00 PM |
Official CBCF-ALC Panel Discussion |
Justice in Action: Policy, Power, and the Future of Access to Care |
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12:30 to 12:50 PM |
Lunch |
Lunch and Networking; Location Provided to Attendees |
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1:00 to 1:20 PM |
Session: Where the Money Resides, with Young Gifted and Green |
Financing lead service line replacement: the State Revolving Fund landscape, disadvantaged community set-asides, workforce pathways, and closing the technical assistance gap |
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1:30 to 1:50 PM |
Session: The Disruption of Public Education |
The gap left as education funding shifts to the states, HBCU students unenrolled by funding delays, underfunding of public schools |
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2:00 to 2:50 PM |
Session: Redistricting (Signature Session) |
With the Partnership for Southern Impact (a collaboration between the John Lewis Center for Social Justice at Fisk University & the Brennan Center for Justice) and the Fair Fight Southern Project. Redistricting impact on Black political representation and coordinated state strategy |
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2:30 to 3:00 PM |
Cross-Session Discussion: Connecting the Threads Closing Plenary: Synthesis and Next Steps |
Legislators connect the day's topics into a shared framing ahead of the Capitol meeting. Cross-session themes, legislative action items, closing remarks tied to Rooted, Ready, and Rising |
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6:30 to 8:30 PM |
BLLN One Movement, Two Chambers Reception |
Honoring Members of the Congressional Black Caucus who were state legislative leaders |
How to Attend
Tickets are currently available for members and supporters. There are several ways to gain access to the Policy Summit and its receptions.
Already a Member? Legislative Leader Members, Legislative Staff Members, and Corporate/Organizational Members can access a free registration pass. Visit the registration page and enter the email address associated with your membership. Your complimentary access will appear automatically.
Not a Member Yet? Become a BLLN Member to unlock full access to the Policy Summit and both receptions. Once your membership is confirmed, return to the registration page using the same email address, and your free access pass will appear.
Prefer to Attend as a Guest? You can register with a contribution directly through the Policy Summit registration page. Every contribution helps BLLN continue convening Black legislative leaders and advancing policy that matters.
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Register for the DC Policy Summit
We look forward to welcoming you in Washington, DC as we continue building One Movement, Two Chambers.