Effective Storytelling. Sable K. Nelson, Esq. Policy Analyst NMAC

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1 Effective Storytelling Sable K. Nelson, Esq. Policy Analyst NMAC

2 As we wait to start the Effective Storytelling webinar, be sure to Register to Participate in HIV/STD Action Day on Sept. 6 th (if you haven t already): Checkout the Action Day site: For more information, please snelson@nmac.org

3 For more information, visit: NOTE: For HIV/STD Action Day on September 6 th : You do NOT have to research your U.S. Senators or U.S. Representative. NMAC will research this for you. You do NOT have to request a meeting with your U.S. Senators or U.S. Representative. NMAC will set-up the meeting for you.

4 This Webinar Will Describe the current political climate of Capitol Hill as it pertains to HIV-related policy Summarize the HIV/STD Action Day asks Review the materials that will be in the Action Day folders Discuss how to best use these resources to enhance their advocating to protect key HIV-related programs. Provide attendees with an opportunity to hear from experts in the HIV policy field about what messages need to be heard on Capitol Hill and how to weave personal narratives into those messages.

5 FYI: Everyone s audio has been muted by the Presenter. If you have a question during this webinar

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7 Current Political Climate of Capitol Hill (as it pertains to HIV-related policy) Matthew Rose Manager Treatment Division NMAC

8 Annual Budget Process TAKE HOME MESSAGE After the President makes recommendations, the full House and Senate then vote on its own budget plan (only a majority vote is required to pass) The President submits a detailed budget request for the coming fiscal year, which begins on October 1 Due by the first Monday in February Step 1: The President's Budget Request Step 2: Congressional Hearings Congress usually holds hearings of authorizing and appropriating committees to ask administration officials about federal agency to justify funding requests These hearings generally start in February and run through the spring The federal House and Senate Budget Committees then develops its own budget resolution which sets the revenue and spending targets Due by April 15th Step 3: The Congressional Budget Resolution Step 4: Enacting Budget Legislation The federal House and Senate Appropriations Committees determine program-by-program funding levels in 12 separate spending bills Due by the September 30th NOTE: Most HIV-related programing is determined in the Labor-Health and Human Services-Education and Related Agencies appropriations bill

9 HIV Legislative Priorities 1. Protecting healthcare reform and the gains we made towards ending the epidemic due to the Affordable Care Act For more information, visit: 2. Funding critical HIV programs that help us end the epidemic For more information, visit:

10 Ask #1: Restore Funding for the Minority HIV/AIDS Initiative (MAI)

11 Ask #1: Restore Funding for the Minority HIV/AIDS Initiative (MAI) CON T HHS Program: FY2016 Final FY2017 Omnibus FY2018 President s Request HHS Secretary MAI Fund $53.9 m (+$1.7 m) $53.9 m $0.00 (-$53.9 m) FY2018 House Committee $0.00 (-$53.9 m) SAMHSA Minority AIDS $116.2 $116.2 m $98.5 m (-$17.7 m) $98.5 m (-$17.7 m) On HIV/STD Action Day, we ask Congress to: Support the HHS Secretary s MAI Fund by ensuring there is not a $54 million in FY18 to programs that promote innovation, address critical emerging issues, and have established new collaborations across Federal agencies for racial and ethnic minorities. Support the SAMSHA MAI by ensuring there is not a $17 million reduction in FY18 in critical services that improve the HIV-related health outcomes for racial and ethnic minorities.

12 Ask #2: Lift the Budget Caps The Budget Control Act (BCA) of 2011 set caps on discretionary spending for FY 2012 through FY When the cost of running the federal government exceeds either an arbitrary amount or the gross revenue it brings during the fiscal year, automatic across-the-board spending cuts (a mechanism called sequestration) is initiated. Sequestration subjects millions of Americans to suffering due to senseless spending cuts that limit resources available for public health research, prevention and treatment programs the HIV community relies on. On HIV/STD Action Day, we ask Congress to: Act now to end sequestration. Lift the budget caps to invest in America s most critical services

13 Ask #3 Maintain Funding the Domestic HIV Portfolio HHS Program: HRSA FY2016 Final FY2017 Omnibus FY2018 President s Request FY2018 House Committee Ryan White Program Total $2.323 b (+$4.0 m) $2.319 b (-$4.0 m) $2.260 b (-$58.8 m) $2.323 b (+$4.0 m) Part A $655.9 m $655.9 m (+0.0 m) (-$1.3 m) $655.9 m Part B: Care $417.7 m $417.7 m $413.9 m (-$0.8 m) $417.7 m Part B: ADAP $900.3 m $900.0 m $898.6 m (-$1.7 m) $900.3 m Part C $205.1 m (+$.4.0 m) $201.1 m (-$4.0 m) $204.7 m (+$3.6 m) $205.1 m (+$.4.0 m) Part D $75.1 m $75.1 m $75.1 m $75.1 m Part F: Dental $13.1 m $13.1 m $13.1 m $13.1 m

14 Ask #3 Maintain Funding the Domestic HIV Portfolio CONTINUED HHS Program: HRSA FY 2016 Final FY 2017 Omnibus FY2018 President s Request FY2018 House Committee Part F: AETCs $33.6 m $33.6 m $0.00 (-$33.6 m) $33.6 m Part F: SPNS $25.0 m $25.0 m $0.00 m (-$25.0 m) $25.0 m On HIV/STD Action Day, we ask Congress to: Continue investing in the Ryan White Program that has seen 86% of its clients achieve viral suppression. Individuals who are virally suppressed do not transmit HIV and have much better health outcomes which saves the system money.

15 Ask #4 Maintain Funding for the HIV & STD Prevention Portfolio HHS Program: CDC FY2017 Omnibus FY2018 President s Request FY2018 House Committee Total HIV, Hep, STD, TB line $1.117 b (-$5.0 m) $934.0 m (-$183.0 m) $1.117 b (-$5.0 m) HIV Prevention $788.7 m $640.1 m (-$148.6 m) $788.7 m Viral Hepatitis $34.0 m $33.9 m (-$0.1 m) $34.0 m STD Prevention $152.3 m (-$5.0 m) $130.0 (-$22.3 m) $152.3 m (-$5.0 m) On HIV/STD Action Day, we ask Congress to: Continue investing in HIV prevention which lead to the current trends of improving health and reducing new HIV infections from 2008 to 2014 by 18 percent. The prevention of 33,200 cases over these six years resulted in an estimated cost savings in lifetime medical care totaling $14.9 billion. Provide the CDC s Division of STD Prevention a total of $192.3 million in FY2018, an increase of $35 million over FY2016.

16 Ask #5: Increase Funding for Housing Program FY2017 Omnibus FY2018 President s Request FY2018 House Committee FY2018 Senate Committee HUD: HOPWA $356.0 m (+$21.0 m) $330.0 m (-$26.0 m) $356.0 m (+$21.0 m) $330.0 m (-$26.0 m) On HIV/STD Action Day, we ask Congress to: Fund HOPWA by additional $50 million in FY18 over the current funding level of $335 million. NOTE: the funding for the HOPWA program is determined in the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies (T-HUD) appropriations bill

17 Let s Hear from the HIV Policy Experts What HIV-related messages need to be heard on Capitol Hill? How do we weave our personal experiences into those messages? Carl Baloney, Jr. Director Government Affairs AIDS United

18 How to Have an Effective Meeting Plan Your Visit Carefully Decide in advance what you hope to achieve and who you need to meet with to achieve your goal. Pay close attention to the legislative calendars in your state and in Washington, DC. For example, when Congress is in session, members are in Washington; during recess, most members are in their home districts or states. Figure Out What you Want to Show: Be sure to consider how what you're showing a policy maker connects to the issue you want them to think about. For example, if you are trying to make the case for why you need more funding for a program, it s a good idea to show them the need, as well as how you have usefully (and frugally) spent money in the past.

19 Effective Meetings CONTINUED Educate about Your Issue(s) Prepare for the meeting in advance. Bring copies of any fact sheets and position papers that help explain or support your position, and be prepared to leave these materials with your federal official and his/her staff. You should never bring documents you are not prepared to leave behind. State your Position and Tell a Personal Story Be clear on what you are requesting and ask directly for his or her support. Don t just recite the issue paper or fact sheet. It is better to describe the personal impact of policy issues on you, your business, community, fellow coalition members, and the state or region. The Five-Minute Rule You must prepare to deliver your message powerfully and effectively in no more than five minutes. With the possible interference of votes, schedules running late, and last-minute emergencies, that may be all the time you ll have.

20 Overview of Action Day Folder Materials Participant Folders Participant Itineraries with Point of Contact Information Map of Capitol Hill Talking Points U.S. Senator Biography or U.S. Representative Biography Lobbying 101 Member/Staff Leave-Behind Folders Short "Ask Document" State and/or District Profiles ABAC Chart ABAC letter Healthcare Goals Sheet Relevant Op-eds (state dependent) NOTE: This is the folder for you to keep. It is filled with information to help you prepare for your meeting. NOTE: This is the folder for you to give to the Member and/or staffer that you meet with. There will be one folder per meeting.

21 Quick Recap 1. Building Blocks for Effective Advocacy Messages 2. Summary of HIV/STD Action Day Asks

22 Building Blocks for Effective Advocacy Messages Educate Ask yourself: "what would I like my federal elected official and/or their staff to know about my issue? State Your Position Tell your federal elected official and/or their staff your primary legislative ask(s). Tell a Personal Story It's not a enough to educate and state a position. A federal elected official is more likely to act when they know how their actions can change lives for the better or, the worse. Make sure the decision-maker understands how their work impacts you and your community. Be Brief You must prepare to deliver your message powerfully and effectively in no more than five minutes.

23 Summary of HIV/STD Action Day Asks 1. Restore Funding for the Minority HIV/AIDS Initiative (MAI) 2. Lift the Budget Caps 3. Maintain Funding the Domestic HIV portfolio 4. Maintain Funding for the HIV & STD Prevention Portfolio 5. Increase Funding for Housing For more information, visit:

24 Upcoming Webinars How to Navigate the Hill and Engage with Media DATE: Aug 31 st TIME: 3:00 PM 4:00 PM ET SUMMARY: This webinar offers a quick highlight of the logistics of getting around the Hill and the flow of events throughout the day. We will be diving into important information and answer the usual FAQs that will come up in your Hill visit. We are also looking for spokespeople who will work with NMAC s communication team to place local op-eds in the mainstream, people of color, HIV, and LBGT press. Our team will work with you to generate content for these pieces. If you would be willing to work with us on these editorials, please contact Daniel Pino (dpino@nmac.org) or Chip Lewis (clewis@nmac.org). For more information & to register:

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