51视频

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 51视频鈥檚 response to requests from the various entities that serve Congress (CRS, CBO, and GAO). In addition, OLPA provides essential information, advice, and guidance on 51视频-relevant Congressional actions to the 51视频 Director, 51视频鈥檚 Executive Leadership, 51视频鈥檚 Institutes and Centers, and the broader 51视频 community.

Functions

• Advises the 51视频 Director and OD program offices on significant legislative activities;
• Serves as the principal 51视频 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 51视频 Director and other senior 51视频 officials to testify at Congressional hearings;
• Analyzes pending legislation to assess likely impact on 51视频;
• Monitors and keeps the 51视频 community informed about key legislative developments that may affect 51视频;
• Briefs Members of Congress and their staffs on 51视频 priorities and programs; and
• Coordinates visits to 51视频 by Members of Congress and their staffs.