Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs

Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Type: Executive Departments (Sub-organization) Parent organization: Department of Energy Employees: Executive: Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs Budget: Address: 1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA Website: Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs

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Mission The OCIA serves as the Department of Energy's (DOE) primary liaison with Congress, state, local, and tribal governments, facilitating communication, coordination, and collaboration on legislative and policy matters. Its mission is to ensure DOE's legislative goals align with national energy priorities and to foster effective partnerships with various government entities.

Services Legislative Affairs; Congressional Testimony; Intergovernmental Coordination; Stakeholder Engagement

Regulations

Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs (OCIA) within the U.S. Department of Energy is responsible for managing the department's relationships with Congress and various governmental bodies at state, local, and tribal levels. This office ensures that DOE's legislative and policy objectives are effectively communicated and supported, aiding in the formulation of energy policy and the passage of relevant legislation.

Mission

The mission of the OCIA is to serve as the DOE's primary point of contact for legislative and intergovernmental affairs, ensuring that the department's policies are well-represented to Congress and that there is a coherent strategy for engaging with state, local, and tribal governments. OCIA works to align DOE's initiatives with legislative priorities and to facilitate cooperative efforts on energy, environmental, and security issues.

Parent organization

The Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs is part of the U.S. Department of Energy (DOE), directly supporting the department's mission through legislative and governmental relations.

Legislation

OCIA was not established by specific legislation but operates under the broader authority of the DOE, which was created by the Department of Energy Organization Act of 1977.

Partners

• U.S. Congress for legislative affairs and hearings.
• State governments for energy policy coordination.
• Local and tribal governments for community-specific energy initiatives.

Number of employees

The exact number of employees in OCIA isn't specified, but it includes staff dedicated to legislative analysis, congressional relations, and intergovernmental affairs.

Organization structure

The structure of OCIA includes:

Leader

Led by the Assistant Secretary for Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs.

Divisions

• Congressional Affairs for managing relations with Congress.
• Intergovernmental Affairs for coordination with state, local, and tribal governments.
• External Affairs for engaging with broader stakeholders.

List of programs

• Congressional Testimony for DOE officials to communicate before Congress.
• Legislative Analysis to track and influence energy legislation.
• Tribal Affairs to support energy development in tribal communities.

Last total enacted budget

Specific budget details for OCIA are not publicly detailed, as it's part of the DOE's overall budget.

Staff

OCIA's staff includes legislative liaisons, policy analysts, and intergovernmental coordinators, but exact numbers are not documented.

Funding

Funding for OCIA comes from the DOE's budget, supporting its role in legislative and intergovernmental engagement.

Services provided

OCIA provides services like legislative tracking and analysis, preparing DOE officials for congressional testimonies, managing intergovernmental relations, and facilitating communication between DOE and various government levels on energy policy, funding, and program implementation.

Regulations overseen

While not directly overseeing regulations, OCIA influences how DOE's regulatory activities are communicated and advocated for in legislative contexts.

Headquarters address

1000 Independence Ave SW, Washington, DC 20585, USA

History

The Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs has been an integral part of DOE since its inception in 1977, evolving to meet the changing landscape of energy policy, national security, and environmental stewardship. It has played key roles in major legislative efforts like the Energy Policy Act of 2005 and the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, ensuring DOE's objectives are well-represented and supported in Congress.

External links

• OCIA at DOE
• Department of Energy