"All legislative Powers herein granted shall be vested in a Congress of the United States, which shall consist of a Senate and House of Representatives." 
Article 1 Section 1: U.S. Constitution
National Model Congress (NMC) strives to assist students in connecting classroom learning to real world knowledge. Our educational simulations of the Legislative process are unique experiences for students to interact on the issues facing our Federal, State and Local governments.

An NMC Conference includes:
  • U.S. Senate & House of Representative Sessions
  • Committee Meetings
  • Student Lead Debate on Today's Issues
  • Legislation Written by Our NMC Senators & Representatives

Conference

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Feb. 22-24, 2018 
Washington, D.C.
Level: College & University
(international students/schools welcome)

Legislation Tracker 2018

Welcome from our Program Director

Welcome Legislators, Advisors, and Distinguished Guests

It is an honor and privilege to welcome you to the 4th Legislative Session of the National Model U.S. Congress.

Over the last year our Executive and Legislative Branches have worked to prepare an educational and engaging conference for you. It is our goal to ensure you learn as much as you can about how the federal government operates, collaboration, negotiation, compromise, and many other valuable skills that can be applied in your personal and professional life. Our volunteer staff will model their respective member of the Legislative and Executive Branch of our government; in representing your assigned Senator or Representative, you will be expected to do the same.

Model Congress isn't just an educational conference; it's a competition too. You will compete amongst peers from different institutions across the country as well as your own schools. How well you score will rely heavily on your preparation. I encourage you to take advantage of the resources provided to you in our Pre-Conference Training section. Party Leaders are expected to carry out the duties of their position; advancing the party agenda, scheduling legislative business, managing committee sessions, and working with party members to understand the issues of their constituents. Committee leadership is expected to hear testimony and consider legislation under their jurisdiction. Provide a fair and unbiased forum for members to discuss and debate legislation. The Executive Branch is expected to push their legislative agenda via meetings with chamber and party leaders, keep the public informed of their legislative agenda via press conferences, and make decisions regarding legislation. You are the Model Congress of the United States of America; you will uphold all of the democratic ideologies that make this republic great. In the words of former President Correa, "There comes a point in which the protection of intangible assets, such as liberty and the pursuit of happiness, requires practical solutions to ordinary problems. Your job will be to craft those solutions. In doing so, always stay determined in overcoming the obstacles you may encounter. The responsibility bestowed upon you by your constituency is not one to take lightly. Take up your responsibility with passion and respond to it with commitment." My challenge to you is for you to be the best Senator or Representative you can be. Take your experience back to your campus and share what you learn. Then, use that experience to train new team members, form a club, and prepare for the next Model Congress event. My team wants your experience to be fun and memorable.

I encourage you to take advantage of the Opportunity Fair. This new opportunity provides you with the chance to connect with professional organizations and explore your options for continued growth.

Be creative, be dedicated, and be daring. Use the knowledge you have about how the democratic system works to shape how you work with your peers. Be willing to learn new things and be willing to share what you know with others. The success of your experience and the conference is determined by you. 

I look forward to seeing you in Washington D.C.,

Roderick Bennett
Program Director, National Model U.S. Congress