Washington Office (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

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Washington Office (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention) Type: Administrative and Support Agencies Parent organization: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention Top organization: Department of Health and Human Services Employees: Executive: Director Budget: Address: 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20201, USA Website: https://www.cdc.gov/washington Creation Legislation: Wikipedia: Washington Office (Centers for Disease Control and Prevention)

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Mission The Centers for Disease Control Washington Office links Congress with expertise, advancing health policy and priorities via government and partner engagement

Services Legislative support; policy analysis; congressional briefings; partnership coordination

Regulations

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.

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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.

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.

Legislation

The CDCW was not created by specific legislation but functions under CDC’s authority from the Public Health Service Act of 1944, with its role evolving to meet congressional liaison needs as outlined in CDC’s organizational mission statements.

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

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.

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.

Divisions

The divisions include:

• Congressional Liaison for briefings and technical assistance.
• Policy Engagement for Washington stakeholder relations.

List of programs

The CDCW supports:

• Congressional Briefing Series - https://www.cdc.gov/washington/testimony
• 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.

Staff

CDCW’s staff size is undisclosed; it includes a director and policy specialists leveraging CDC’s 15,000+ employees for Washington-focused efforts.

Funding

The CDCW is funded through CDC’s budget under HHS appropriations, supporting its liaison activities with no independent revenue.

Services provided

The CDCW provides legislative support, policy analysis, congressional briefings, and partnership coordination, connecting Washington to CDC’s expertise.

Regulations overseen

The CDCW does not oversee regulations but advises on public health policy under CDC’s authority (e.g., 42 CFR).

Headquarters address

The headquarters address, as listed on Google Maps, is 395 E Street SW, Washington, DC 20201, USA.

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.

External links

• Official Website
• wikipedia:Centers_for_Disease_Control_and_Prevention#Washington_Office
• Centers for Disease Control and Prevention