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'''CDC Washington Office (CDCW)''' is an office of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), established to act as CDC’s primary point of contact with Congress and Washington, D.C.-based policymakers, enhancing the agency’s influence on public health legislation and strategy under its broad mandate from the Public Health Service Act of 1944. Located at 395 E Street SW, CDCW facilitates rapid responses to congressional inquiries, coordinates briefings, builds interagency relationships, and advises CDC leadership on Washington’s policy landscape, leveraging the expertise of over 15,000 CDC-wide staff to inform federal decision-making. {{Official URL (simple)|url=https://www.cdc.gov/washington}} ==Mission== The CDC Washington Office aims to bridge CDC’s scientific expertise with federal policy by serving as Congress’s local connection to the agency’s resources, fostering informed legislation, and advancing public health priorities. It strengthens CDC’s reputation and influence through strategic partnerships and timely engagement with Washington stakeholders, supporting the agency’s mission to protect health 24/7.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/washington/about |title=About CDC Washington |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Parent organization== The CDC Washington Office operates under the [[Centers for Disease Control and Prevention]], a major public health agency within the [[Department of Health and Human Services]], tasked with disease prevention and health promotion.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/about/organization |title=CDC Organization |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Legislation== The CDCW was not created by specific legislation but functions under CDC’s authority from the [https://www.govinfo.gov/content/pkg/STATUTE-58/pdf/STATUTE-58-Pg682.pdf Public Health Service Act of 1944], with its role evolving to meet congressional liaison needs as outlined in CDC’s organizational mission statements.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/about/organization/mission.htm |title=Mission and Org Charts |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Partners== The CDCW collaborates with: *U.S. Congress for legislative support and briefings *Federal agencies (e.g., HHS, GAO) for policy alignment *Washington-based public health organizations for partnership development<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/washington/about |title=About CDC Washington |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Number of employees== The exact number of CDCW staff is not publicly specified; it operates with a small team supporting CDC’s broader 15,000+ workforce, focused on Washington-specific roles.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/about/leadership |title=CDC Leadership |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Organization structure== The CDCW is a liaison office: *Director’s Office manages strategy and congressional relations. *Policy Team handles legislative inquiries and briefings. ===Leader=== The CDC Washington Office is headed by a Director, currently Jeff Reczek, MPA, serving since at least February 2024.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/about/leadership/bio-cdcwashington-director |title=Director of CDC Washington |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ===Divisions=== The divisions include: *Congressional Liaison for briefings and technical assistance.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/washington/services |title=CDC Washington Services |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> *Policy Engagement for Washington stakeholder relations. ==List of programs== The CDCW supports: *Congressional Briefing Series - https://www.cdc.gov/washington/testimony<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/washington/testimony |title=Congressional Testimony |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> *Legislative Technical Assistance *Policy Partnership Coordination ==Last total enacted budget== The CDCW’s budget is not separately detailed; it’s funded within CDC’s $15B FY 2025 request, with no specific allocation published.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/budget |title=CDC Budget |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Staff== CDCW’s staff size is undisclosed; it includes a director and policy specialists leveraging CDC’s 15,000+ employees for Washington-focused efforts.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/about/leadership |title=CDC Leadership |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Funding== The CDCW is funded through CDC’s budget under HHS appropriations, supporting its liaison activities with no independent revenue.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/budget |title=CDC Budget |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Services provided== The CDCW provides legislative support, policy analysis, congressional briefings, and partnership coordination, connecting Washington to CDC’s expertise.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/washington/services |title=CDC Washington Services |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Regulations overseen== The CDCW does not oversee regulations but advises on public health policy under CDC’s authority (e.g., 42 CFR).<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/about/organization/mission.htm |title=Mission and Org Charts |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==Headquarters address== The headquarters address, as listed on Google Maps, is 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20201, USA.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/washington/contact |title=Contact CDC Washington |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==History== The CDCW evolved post-1944 Public Health Service Act as CDC’s Washington presence grew, formalized to strengthen congressional ties; Jeff Reczek’s leadership since 2024 reflects recent emphasis on policy engagement.<ref>{{cite web |url=https://www.cdc.gov/about/leadership/bio-cdcwashington-director |title=Director of CDC Washington |publisher=Centers for Disease Control and Prevention |access-date=February 22, 2025}}</ref> ==External links== *[https://www.cdc.gov/washington Official Website] *[[wikipedia:Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention#Washington_Office]] *[https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/cdc Centers for Disease Control and Prevention] ==References== <references />