Events

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GAO holds events for congressional staff in the Longworth House Office Building. Some of these events are recurring with regular hours, while others are held on specific dates.
 

Scheduled Events

Let's Talk Science: Wildfire Detection Technology, Natural Disasters, and Using AI in Natural Hazards Modeling

Monday, June 9 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET • Agency Connection Center in the Longworth House Office Building 

Severe storms, hurricanes, floods, and wildfires kill hundreds of people and cause billions of dollars in damage in the U.S. each year. Forecasting models (from sensor data) can help predict these hazards and AI can help improve model accuracy, increasing warning time and reduce uncertainty. But there may not be enough data to train these models.

RSVP for the Natural Disasters Technology Event

Let's Talk Science: Water Rights, Markets, and Quality

Monday, June 16 • 1:00 PM - 2:00 PM ET • Agency Connection Center in the Longworth House Office Building 

Drought hurts American farmers, cities, and households, and it exacerbates wildfires and pollution. The U.S. uses water rights and state compacts to allocate this indispensable resource. GAO experts will describe the strains on those systems, along with policy options and considerations like recycling, water quality requirements, and alternative methods of allocation.

RSVP for the Water Rights Event

Office Hours (No Appointment Necessary)

Appropriations Law

Tuesdays 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM ET • Agency Connection Center in the Longworth House Office Building 

Need assistance with appropriations issues? GAO is holding weekly office hours where you can chat with a representative from our Appropriations Law group. No appointment is necessary.

Science and Technology

Wednesdays 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM ET • Agency Connection Center in the Longworth House Office Building

Have questions about science and technology policy or programs? GAO’s Chief Scientist will be available to chat and field questions. No appointment is necessary.