Event Pass Information Event Pass TypePriceQuantity In-Person - Student with Valid IDFREE 0 1 In-Person - General Public$15.00 USD 0 1 2 3 4 5 AIA Member (not AIANY)$15.00 USD 0 1 2 3 4 5 Event Details Join former U.S. Congressmen Joe Crowley and Rick Lazio for a vital legislative update on issues shaping architecture firms across the country. This lecture explores recent political developments and their impact on policy, regulation, and the future of the AEC industry. Drawing on their deep experience in Congress and the private sector, Crowley and Lazio will share strategic insights into how current administration policies are reshaping the industry—and offer practical tools to help firms navigate challenges and drive growth. Speakers: Joe Crowley, Former Congressman for New York Rick Lazio, Senior Vice President, Former Congressman for New York About the Speakers: Joe Crowley was first elected to Congress in 1998 to represent New York’s 7th District. After redistricting following the 2010 census, in 2012 he was elected as the representative of New York’s 14th District. He also served as Chair of the House Democratic Caucus, Member of the House Committee on Ways and Means, & Former Vice Chair of the House Democratic Caucus. In Congress, Crowley supported progressive policy goals such as a universal Medicare bill and a $15-per-hour minimum wage. He has served as a Member of the House Ways and Means Committee and became Chairman of the House Democratic Caucus in 2017, making him the fourth highest leader among House Democrats. Throughout his political career, Crowley has been dedicated to making the Bronx-Queens community more prosperous and secure. In 2002, he established the Crime Stoppers program to support local organizations that were working to reduce crime and improve the quality of life within his district. The program has delivered more than $1 million in federal funding to the Bronx-Queens community for graffiti clean-up, after-school programming and civic patrol efforts. A staunch advocate in improving economic opportunity by increasing access to public education, Crowley has championed policies such as increasing federal support for Head Start and other pre-kindergarten programs as well as maintaining critical financial aid programs (including Pell Grants) to ensure that more students can afford a college education. Rick Lazio is a former U.S. Representative from New York, who served four terms in Congress from 1993-2001. During his time in office, Rick was known as a strong advocate for small businesses, sponsoring impactful legislation such as the successful Small Business Tax Fairness Act. Upon completion of his public service, Rick moved to the private sector to work for JP Morgan Chase as a Managing Director and then Executive Vice President. As an alliantgroup Senior Director, Rick has continued his support of small to mid-sized businesses, brokering his insight and experience in both the public and private sectors to provide strong incentives for job growth. This interest has extended into his civic and philanthropic work in New York with the Committee for Economic Development and the Association for a Better New York.