Office of Assistant Secretary of Public Affairs

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Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs (ASPA) in HHS serves as the principal advisor to the Secretary on all public affairs matters. ASPA is responsible for HHS's communication strategies, managing media relations, and ensuring the public is informed about the Department's policies and actions.

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Mission

The mission of ASPA is to lead the Department's public affairs efforts by providing clear, accurate, and timely information to the public, media, and stakeholders on health and human services issues, managing crises, and promoting HHS initiatives.

Parent organization

ASPA is part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services.

Legislation

While there isn't specific legislation establishing ASPA, its role is integral to the functions mandated by the Public Health Service Act and other health and human services legislation[1].

Number of employees

The exact number of employees isn't publicly specified, but ASPA includes communications professionals, press officers, and policy analysts.

Organization structure

  • Public Affairs Operations manages daily communications and media relations
  • Strategic Communications develops long-term messaging and campaigns
  • Digital Communications Division oversees HHS's digital presence

List of programs

  • Emergency Incident Communications for managing health crises
  • Public Education Campaigns on various health topics
  • Management of FOIA Requests related to public affairs

Last total enacted budget

Specific budget figures for ASPA are not publicly detailed as they are part of HHS's broader administrative budget.

Leader

The title of the leader is Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs.

Services provided

ASPA provides services including media relations, speechwriting, digital content management, crisis communication, and public engagement. They manage HHS's social media, website content, and public health campaigns.

Regulations overseen

While ASPA doesn't directly oversee regulations, it ensures all public communications comply with federal guidelines on transparency, privacy, and information dissemination.

Headquarters address

200 Independence Avenue, S.W., Washington, D.C. 20201, USA

Website

https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/aspa/index.html

Wikipedia article

There is no specific Wikipedia article for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Public Affairs in HHS.

  1. ↑ https://www.hhs.gov/about/agencies/aspa/index.html
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