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Office of Legislative Affairs

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About the Office

The Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) has responsibility for the development and implementation of strategies to advance the Department's legislative initiatives and other interests relating to Congress. OLA also articulates the Department's position on legislation proposed by Congress, facilitates the appearance of Department witnesses at congressional hearings, and manages the interagency clearance process led by OMB. Additionally, OLA coordinates the Department's responses to congressional committee oversight requests and other inquiries from individual Members and congressional staff. OLA also participates in the Senate confirmation process for federal judges and Department nominees, such as Assistant Attorneys General and United States Attorneys. These functions are important to the Department's cooperative and productive relationship with Congress.

General Information

Leadership
Carlos Felipe Uriarte
Assistant Attorney General

Contact
Office of Legislative Affairs
202-514-2141

Intergovernmental Affairs and Public Liaison 
202-514-3465
IGL@usdoj.gov


Email
DOJ.Correspondence@usdoj.gov 

Congressional Technical Assistance Requests
DOJ.TechnicalAssistance@usdoj.gov

Carlos F. Uriarte, Assistant Attorney General