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AAHOA members interact with Shri Thanedar and Ro Khanna

during Spring National Advocacy Conference

OUR BUREAU

Washington, DC
sian American Hotel Owners
Association (AAHOA) orga-
Anized the Spring National Ad-
vocacy Conference 2024 (SNAC) with
more than 200 key leaders and members.
Organized in Washington DC, SNAC
connects AAHOA leadership with
elected officials to identify viable solu-
tions to the industry’s biggest challenges.
The Conference opened with a
legislative learning session at the Ron-
ald Reagan Building and International
Trade Center, followed by an evening
Congressional Reception at the Can-
non House Office Building and then
a full day of Congressional meetings.
AAHOA leaders participated in nearly
160 in-person Congressional meetings
with U.S. Senators, Representatives, AAHOA supports. for office. Khanna emphasized how vides AAHOA leaders the opportuni-
and their staff, across all party lines. Senator Roger Marshall and representation is crucial to serving ty to learn about the issues impacting
The congressional reception was Congressman Ro Khanna were the Indian-American communities and our industry and prepares them to
attended by Congressman Shri Thane- guest speakers. Congressman Khan- strengthening America’s economic have productive, impactful meetings
dar, who introduced the Loans in Our na spoke to AAHOA Members and strategic partnership with India. with their elected officials on Capitol
Neighborhoods Act (242) last month. about his upbringing and what led “As a champion of advocacy and Hill. AAHOA’s reputation, influence,
The LIONS Act is designed to amend him to run for Congressional Office. building relationships with elected and recognition in Washington con-
the Small Business Act by increasing Khanna, the son of Indian im- officials, AAHOA is proud to advo- tinues to grow, and it is thanks to the
the maximum gross loan amounts for migrants, has much in common with cate on behalf of the hotel industry in AAHOA Members who take the time
section SBA 7(a) and 504 loans from AAHOA members, and champions the halls of Congress,” said AAHOA to make advocacy a part of their busi-
$5 million to $10 million, an initiative more Indian Americans running Chairman Bharat Patel. “SNAC pro- ness plan.”

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