OLPA Mission

The Office of Legislative Policy and Analysis (OLPA) ensures that Congress has the most accurate and up-to-date information about biomedical research, coordinates legislative activities with the Department of Health and Human Services, and manages 三亿体育官网鈥檚 response to requests from the various entities that serve Congress (CRS, CBO, and GAO). In addition, OLPA provides essential information, advice, and guidance on 三亿体育官网-relevant Congressional actions to the 三亿体育官网 Director, 三亿体育官网鈥檚 Executive Leadership, 三亿体育官网鈥檚 Institutes and Centers, and the broader 三亿体育官网 community.

Functions

  • Advises the 三亿体育官网 Director and OD program offices on significant legislative activities;
  • Serves as the principal 三亿体育官网 legislative liaison with the Congress, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of Management and Budget, other Federal agencies, and non-Federal organizations;
  • Prepares the 三亿体育官网 Director and other senior 三亿体育官网 officials to testify at Congressional hearings;
  • Analyzes pending legislation to assess likely impact on 三亿体育官网;
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  • Briefs Members of Congress and their staffs on 三亿体育官网 priorities and programs; and
  • Coordinates visits to 三亿体育官网 by Members of Congress and their staffs.

This page last reviewed on March 12, 2018