Telework Exchange

Congressman Danny Davis (D-IL)	Congressman John Sarbanes (D-MD)

Leading Congressional telework advocates Danny Davis (D-IL) and John Sarbanes (D-MD) will serve as opening keynote speakers at the Spring Telework Exchange Town Hall Meeting, where they will discuss current telework legislation and the future of telework in the Federal government.

The Town Hall Meeting, a bi-annual event, will take place on April 22, 2008, at the Ronald Reagan Building in Washington , D.C.

Both Congressmen have been forward-thinking and extremely active on Capitol Hill in championing the use of telework in the Federal government. Rep. Davis recently introduced the Telework Improvements Act of 2007, which will improve Federal telework programs and incorporate telework into continuity of operations (COOP) planning. Rep. Sarbanes authored an amendment to the House Energy bill to implement a Federal telework policy, and was the co-sponsor of the Telework Improvements Act of 2007 and the National Telework Week resolution.

Rep. Davis welcomed the opportunity to address the audience at the Town Hall Meeting and discuss telework, which he described as a critical issue. “Federal employees and managers know telework is the answer to congestion, pollution, and emergency preparedness problems facing us today,” said Rep. Davis. “Although it has not been easy to gain support, Federal telework is on its way to becoming a mainstream standard operating procedure.”

Sarbanes noted that the Town Hall Meeting offers a great forum in which to discuss successful strategies and the next critical steps to get Federal telework into gear. “Federal government telework is a win-win opportunity,” he said. “Expanding telework options will reduce carbon emissions and traffic gridlock. It will also enhance quality of life and recruitment efforts in the Federal workforce.”

This year's Telework Exchange Town Hall Meeting will feature influential telework leaders offering insight on ongoing efforts to promote and establish telework in Federal government operations.

To register to attend the conference or to learn more about the day's events and speakers, please visit www.teleworkexchange.com/townhallmeeting .