The countdown is on. In just one week, CAI advocates from across the country will gather on Sept. 24 in Washington, D.C., for the 2026 Congressional Advocacy Summit.
This members-only event gives community association board members and volunteers, community managers, and business partners an important opportunity to meet directly with members of Congress and their staff to discuss the federal issues impacting millions of Americans living and working in community associations.
That face time matters. These conversations help legislators better understand how federal decisions affect community associations and the residents, volunteers, managers, and professionals who support them every day.
To celebrate the advocates making the trip to Washington, D.C., and to help all CAI members engage from wherever they are, we’re launching CAI’s Advocacy Action Week. From now until Sept. 24, CAI will share content highlighting the members traveling to the summit, the issues advocates will discuss with Congress, and how our community can support federal advocacy efforts.
Whether you are attending the summit in person or cheering on CAI advocates from home, CAI’s Advocacy Action Week is a chance to show support and elevate the community association housing model. Every post shared, message amplified, and conversation started helps reinforce that CAI members are engaged, informed, and ready to work with lawmakers on solutions that support thriving communities.
What to Expect During CAI’s Advocacy Action Week
Monday, Sept. 14: CAI’s Advocacy Action Week Kickoff
Support CAI’s advocacy even if you can’t join us in Washington, D.C. Take a moment NOW to contact your members of Congress about CAI’s event on Sept. 24.
Tuesday, Sept. 15: Advocates Across America
We’ll celebrate the members traveling from across the country to participate in this year’s summit and represent community associations in meetings with federal lawmakers.
Wednesday, Sept. 16: Legislative Priorities Spotlight
Get a closer look at the federal issues CAI advocates will discuss on Capitol Hill and why these priorities matter to community associations nationwide.
Thursday, Sept. 17: Advocacy Beyond the Summit
Discover additional opportunities to connect with legislators and support CAI’s year-round advocacy work.
Friday, Sept. 18: Celebrating Our Advocates
We’ll recognize the volunteers, leaders, and members whose advocacy efforts help strengthen communities nationwide.
How You Can Support CAI Advocacy
Follow CAI on X @caisocial and @caiadvocacy throughout CAI’s Advocacy Action Week, share our posts, and help spread the word using #WeAreCAI, #LoveWhereYouLive, and #LoveWhereYouWork. You can also learn more about the 2026 Congressional Advocacy Summit by visiting the CAI Congressional Advocacy Summit webpage.
Most importantly, CAI’s Advocacy Action Week is a reminder that advocacy is strongest when CAI members show up together. For those traveling to Washington, D.C., the summit is an opportunity to have meaningful face time with legislators and demonstrate the value of balanced, practical policy solutions. For those supporting from home, sharing CAI’s messages and encouraging others to engage helps extend our impact far beyond Capitol Hill.
Together, we can support the advocates headed to Capitol Hill, elevate the issues that matter to our communities, and show lawmakers the strength of CAI’s nationwide advocacy network.
