As the U.S. Congress and the Trump administration navigate critical decisions about artificial intelligence (AI) regulation, the future of the stenographic profession hangs in the balance. Court reporters and captioners across the nation face an unprecedented threat from unchecked AI implementation and the window to make our voices heard is closing fast.
This is not a moment to sit on the sidelines.
The National Court Reporters Association (NCRA) is issuing an urgent call to action: Register now for the 2026 NCRA Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp, taking place March 1-3 at the Embassy Suites in Alexandria, Va. This intensive 72-hour experience will transform you into a powerful advocate for our profession at every level of government and culminate with a day on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., meeting with U.S. senators, representatives, and their staff.
While AI technology advances at breakneck speed, legislative frameworks struggle to keep pace. The decisions being made today in Washington will determine whether stenographic court reporters and captioners remain essential guardians of the record or become casualties of technological disruption. The survival of stenography depends on providing context to lawmakers and their staff about the irreplaceable value of human accuracy, accountability, and expertise in legal proceedings and accessibility services.
The time-sensitive nature of current congressional deliberations on AI policy means we cannot afford to wait. Every day without human court reporting representation in these crucial conversations is a day our interests go undefended.
This is your invitation to step up, speak out, and make a difference. The 2026 NCRA Leadership & Legislative Boot Camp is more than a conference; it’s a rallying point for our profession at a critical moment in history. Registration is open now through Jan. 23.
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