8.1.7: Congressional Inquiries

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The Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA) has primary responsibility for analyzing and responding to Congressional requests for information. The Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs oversees a staff of Legislative Liaisons responsible for each of the specific offices and agencies within the Department of Labor. Inquiries that specifically involve the Secretary of Labor are also routed through the Executive Secretariat within the Office of the Secretary (OSEC). OCIA also notifies congressional offices regarding grants awarded by the Department and provides direction and coordination for all congressional and intergovernmental liaison and outreach activities for the Department of Labor. OCIA assists the Secretary, Deputy Secretary, agency heads, and departmental staff to develop effective programs and strategies to promote the Department's goals and objectives on Capitol Hill as well as among state and local officials. In addition to congressional and intergovernmental affairs units, OCIA also includes the Department of Labor’s Regional Representatives. A record of the recent congressional testimony by the Department’s senior leadership is available online at http://www.dol.gov/_sec/media/congress/main.htm.

Stakeholder(s):

• Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA): Aanalyze and respond to Congressional requests for information.


• Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs

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