ATFL Marks the Success of Its Inaugural NextGen Leadership Summit

The American Task Force on Lebanon (ATFL) proudly marks the success of its inaugural NextGen Leadership Summit, which brought together thirty young Lebanese American professionals in Washington, DC for an immersive day on Capitol Hill.

Participants explored the historic US Capitol building and engaged in an exclusive bipartisan policy discussion with Representatives Darrell Issa, Darin LaHood, Seth Moulton, and Eric Swalwell alongside current and former Congressional staff. The conversation focused on US-Lebanon relations, the role of Congress in shaping foreign policy, and the ways in which young Lebanese Americans can contribute to policymaking and public service.

Participants also toured the Library of Congress and met with analysts from the Congressional Research Service—often referred to as “Congress’s think tank”—to gain insight into the research and analysis that supports legislative decision-making.

Following this successful launch, ATFL will turn its focus to its Rising Leaders program, reaffirming its commitment to to empowering the next generation of Lebanese Americans to engage in civic life and serve their communities, their country, and their ancestral homeland.