Your Industry.
Your Voice.
Your Member of Congress.
This August, auctioneers from every state will meet with their representatives in district to advance the future of our profession. Will you be one of them?
What Is National Auction Advocacy Week?
A coordinated effort to put at least one professional auctioneer from every state in front of at least one member of Congress during the August 2026 congressional recess.
Every August, members of Congress return to their home districts. They hold town halls. They take meetings with constituents. They listen. This year, the National Auction Association is making sure auctioneers are in those rooms.
Our goal is simple: make sure legislators hear directly from the auctioneers in their districts about the issues that matter most to our profession. This isn't a protest. It's not a rally. It's a conversation — between you and the elected official who represents you in Washington.
Why This Matters
Congress writes laws that directly affect your business. But most members of Congress have never met a professional auctioneer.
Whether it's estate auction regulations, agricultural marketing rules, online auction compliance, small business tax policy, or professional licensing standards — what happens in Washington determines how you operate in your community.
But here's the thing: most members of Congress have never met a professional auctioneer. They don't know what we do. They don't understand how auctions work. And when they write laws that impact us, they're doing it without ever hearing our side of the story.
When you walk into your representative's office and tell them what it's like to run an auction business in their district, you're not just advocating for yourself. You're advocating for every auctioneer in America who doesn't have a seat at that table.
What You'll Do
Five concrete steps from sign-up through post-meeting report. This isn't overwhelming — it's achievable.
Sign Up
Fill out the volunteer form. We'll ask for your contact info, your congressional district, and any experience you have with advocacy or elected officials.
Get Trained
Attend one of two live NAA training webinars in May. We'll teach you how to request a meeting, what to say when you get there, and how to handle tough questions. You'll get talking points, leave-behind materials, and a step-by-step guide.
Request Your Meeting
Send a meeting request to your U.S. Representative or Senator's district office. We'll give you a template email and walk you through the process. Deadline: June 9, 2026.
Show Up
Meet with your member of Congress (or their staff) during the week of August 10–14. Tell your story. Make your case. Leave them with NAA's one-page policy brief.
Report Back
Submit a brief report to NAA after your meeting. Let us know how it went, what commitments were made, and what follow-up is needed.
What NAA Will Provide
You won't be doing this alone. NAA will give you everything you need to succeed.
Training Webinars
Two live sessions in May covering advocacy basics, congressional meeting strategies, and issue-specific talking points. Can't attend live? Recordings will be available.
Talking Points & Leave-Behinds
NAA's official position on each priority issue, written in plain language. Plus print-ready one-pagers to leave with your representative's office.
Meeting Request Templates
Pre-written email templates to send to congressional offices. Just add your name and hit send.
Step-by-Step Guide
A complete volunteer handbook covering everything from how to look up your congressional district to what to do if they ask a question you can't answer.
Real-Time Support
NAA staff will be available throughout the week of August 10–14 to answer questions, troubleshoot issues, and provide backup if you need it.
Timeline at a Glance
Key dates from sign-up through Advocacy Week and beyond.