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NHSA Fall Leadership Institute 2026

National Head Start Association
DateSep 28, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026LocationWashington, DC

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The event and the influence behind it

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1Organization
12Registered lobbyists
5LD-2 filings
$138.8KFederal lobbying
Issues

About this event

The National Head Start Association’s Fall Leadership Institute runs September 28–October 1, 2026 in Washington, DC. Head Start leaders and advocates participate in sessions on federal policy, funding, and workforce challenges, with a dedicated Hill Day scheduled for September 30. The institute prepares attendees to discuss their programs’ needs with congressional offices.

Federal disclosure record

Lobbying intelligence

Federal filing

Retained spend, disclosed lobbyists, and the organization’s exact issue language—drawn from public Lobbying Disclosure Act records.

$139KTotal LDA spend (in-house + retained)5 filings on record
2026 Q1$139K

Current disclosed lobbyists12

Robert BissenFmr. Senior Director of Government AffairsNATIONAL HEAD START ASSOCIATION
HousingBudget & Appropriations+2 more
Tamar EppsFmr. Government Affairs Senior AssociateNATIONAL HEAD START ASSOCIATION
HousingBudget & Appropriations+2 more

Exact issue language · as filed

Indian/Native American Affairs

Federal Funding Head Start Act Reauthorization

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Topics in Filings

7

Policy topics named in the organization's LD-2 disclosures. These show areas of lobbying activity, not a verified agenda for this event.

FY26 and FY27 Appropriations×3

+ 6 more topics in the full dossier

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Federal lobbying footprint

Where the filings concentrate

Federal filing

LDA issue areas ranked by the number of distinct filings in which they appear. Repeat imports of the same filing are counted once.

Education4 filings
Budget/Appropriations2 filings
Health Issues1 filing

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Capitol Hill traffic

Who else is in town that week

Pulse analysis

Other advocacy events within ±7 days can compete for staff time—or reveal useful coalition and scheduling opportunities.

+ 11 more overlapping or related mobilizations in the full Hill traffic map

Congressional calendar

Hill activity during this fly-in

Congress source

Committee hearings and markups on the same issue area during or near this fly-in window.

SenateSenate Health, Education, Labor, and Pensions · Education

Thu, Sep 24, 10:30 AM · Hearings to examine the nomination of Heidi Overton, of New Mexico, to be Commissioner of Food and Drugs, Department of Health and…

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+ 2 more relevant Hill calendar items with full access

Event facts

Quick answers

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When is NHSA Fall Leadership Institute 2026?

NHSA Fall Leadership Institute 2026 takes place Sep 28, 2026 – Oct 1, 2026.

Where is NHSA Fall Leadership Institute 2026 held?

NHSA Fall Leadership Institute 2026 is held at Washington, DC.

Who runs NHSA Fall Leadership Institute 2026?

NHSA Fall Leadership Institute 2026 is organized by National Head Start Association.

How do I register for NHSA Fall Leadership Institute 2026?

Registration is handled by National Head Start Association — see the official event page for registration details. Official event page →

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