Logistics
All the details you need to know ahead of our 2026 Statesmanship Awards Celebration
FMC’s 29th Statesmanship Award Celebration
Tuesday, April 21st, 2026
6:30 - 9:30 PM
The Library of Congress
10 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20540
FAQs
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Guests should dress in business attire.
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FMC’s Statesmanship Awards will be held at the Library of Congress in the Thomas Jefferson Building, located at 10 1st St SE, Washington, DC 20540. Ride share services, such as Uber, are able to drop guests off directly in front of the Library. Additionally, the Library is only a 10 minute walk from the Capitol South Metro Station, located on the Orange, Silver, and Blue lines.
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The Library of Congress does not have designated parking, and street parking around Capitol Hill can be difficult to find. The closest public parking garage is located at Union Station, which is about a 20 minute walk from the Library. If you plan to drive, we recommend parking a few blocks away from the Library in order to find space.
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The Library of Congress, as part of the U.S. Capitol complex, is under the jurisdiction of the United States Capitol Police. Upon arrival, please be prepared to walk through a metal detector and pass personal belongings through an X-ray machine. Certain items are not permitted in Library buildings, including dangerous weapons. These include, but are not limited to, firearms, knives, razors, box-cutters and other sharp objects. In addition, oversized suitcases or bags (exceeding 25"w x 15"h) that will not fit on the X-ray conveyor belts are prohibited. Please allow enough time for entry. Upon exiting, an officer will conduct a bag inspection.
PROHIBITED ITEMS AT LIBRARY OF CONGRESS ENTRY: Ammunition, Animals (other than service animals) Aerosol containers, Bags (exceeding 25"w x 15"h), Balloons, Bicycles, Ballistic items, Chemical/biological/radiological/nuclear substances, Chemicals (or other damaging liquids) Destructive devices, Disabling chemicals, Drones, Firearms, Handcuffs (or any items that can be used as restraints), Impact weapons (such as batons blackjacks or clubs laser pointers), Mace or pepper spray, Noise amplification devices, Knives or sharp pointed objects, Realistic replicas of explosives or firearms, Sealed envelopes and packages, Signs or structures that support signs, Tasers / Stun guns, any other weapon designated a hazard by USCP.
ALLOWED ITEMS: Battery operated electronic devices, Bottles/cans; Creams, lotions or perfumes (no larger than 3.4 oz.), Containers (open, empty and clear/translucent) Food or beverage (in original packaging).
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Security for the event will open promptly at 6:30 PM. Guests will not be able to enter before passing through security, so entry to the event will not be available before 6:30 PM.
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Tickets are available for Sponsors of our Statesmanship Awards and by invitation only. If you are not a sponsor and are interested in attending our Statesmanship Awards Celebration, please contact us for more information.