Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation The Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation The Assistant Secretary for Legislation serves as principal advisor to the Secretary with respect to all aspects of the Department's legislative agenda and Congressional liaison activities. Immediate Office Staff: Vince Ventimiglia, Assistant Secretary for Legislation Vince.Ventimiglia@hhs.gov Julie Hasler, Special Assistant Julie.Hasler@hhs.gov Rose Lusi, Executive Staff Analyst Rose.Lusi@hhs.gov Tishawn Miller, Executive Analyst James Gallmon, Motor Vehicle Operator Phone: 202-690-7627 Fax: 202-690-7380 Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation for Discretionary Health Programs The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation for Discretionary Health Programs reports to the Assistant Secretary for Legislation and assists in the legislative agenda and liaison for discretionary health programs. This portfolio includes health-science-oriented operating divisions (the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality), health IT, private-sector health insurance, medical literacy and patient safety, and biodefense. The Office is responsible for the coordination of activities of Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation and the Department with respect to the Congressional Budget Process, and assists the ASL in budget affairs of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation. Discretionary Health Programs Staff: Craig Burton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation and Executive Secretary, Import Safety Working Group Craig.Burton@hhs.gov Holly Kilness, Confidential Assistant Holly.Kilness@hhs.gov Catherine Backmeyer, Special Assistant Catherine.Backmeyer@hhs.gov Roger McClung, Deputy Director for Health Legislation Roger.McClung@hhs.gov Zeno St. Cyr II, Senior Legislative Officer Zeno.St.Cyr@hhs.gov Leo Luberecki, Legislative Analyst Leopold.Luberecki@hhs.gov India Luckett, Legislative Staff Assistant India.Luckett@hhs.gov Cliff McLaughlin, Motor Vehicle Operator Phone: 202-690-7627 Fax: 202-690-7380 Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation for Mandatory Health Programs The Deputy Assistant Secretary Legislation for Mandatory Health Programs reports to the Assistant Secretary for Legislation and assists in the legislative agenda and liaison for health services and health care financing operating divisions (Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Indian Health Service and Health Resources and Services Administration). Mandatory Health Programs Staff: Chris Bowlin, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation Chris.Bowlin@hhs.gov Riley Swinehart, Confidential Assistant Riley.Swinehart@hhs.gov Deborah Drayer, Legislative Analyst Deborah.Drayer@hhs.gov Stephanie Wilson, Staff Assistant Stephanie.Wilson@hhs.gov Phone: 202-690-7450 Fax: 202-690-8425 Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation for Human Services The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation for Human Services reports to the Assistant Secretary for Legislation and assists in the legislative agenda and liaison for human services and income security policy. This portfolio includes the Administration for Children and Families; the Administration on Aging; and, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Human Services Staff: Roger Mahan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation Roger.Mahan@hhs.gov Barbara Clark, Deputy Director for Human Services Barbara.Clark@hhs.gov Maurice Huguley, Legislative Analyst Maurice.Huguley@hhs.gov Marion Mitchell, Legislative Analyst Marion.Mitchell@hhs.gov Arlene Franklin, Staff Assistant Arlene.Franklin@hhs.gov Phone: 202-690-6311 Fax: 202-690-5750 Congressional Liaison Office (CLO) The Director of the Congressional Liaison Office reports to the Assistant Secretary for Legislation and assists in the legislative agenda and liaison for bioethics, faith-based, and special projects. The office maintains the Department's program grant notification system to Members of Congress (public access at: GrantsNet and TAGGS), and is responsible for notifying and coordinating with Congress regarding the Secretary's travel and event schedule. In addition, CLO provides staff support for the Assistant Secretary for Legislation coordinating responsibilities to the HHS regional offices, and coordinates the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation. Congressional Liaison Office Staff: Matt Hughes, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation Matt.Hughes@hhs.gov VACANT, Confidential Assistant Katie Hoppe, Congressional Liaison Specialist Katie.Hoppe@hhs.gov Tijuana Tripplet, Congressional Grants Liaison Specialists Tijuana.Tripplet@hhs.gov Staceye Arrington, Congressional Grants Liaison Specialists Staceye.Arrington@hhs.gov Cynthia Joyce, Correspondence Control Assistant VACANT, Staff Assistant Edward Whitley, Secretary Edward.Whitley@hhs.gov Phone: 202-690-6786 Fax: 202-690-6351 Office of Oversight and Investigations This office reports to the Assistant Secretary for Legislation and has responsibility for all matters related to Congressional oversight and investigations, including those performed by the Government Accountability Office, and assists in the legislative agenda and liaison for special projects. Oversight and Investigations Staff: Jennifer Luong, Counselor on Oversight to the ASL Jennifer.Luong@hhs.gov Brad Conway, Counselor on Oversight Brad.Conway@hhs.gov Martin Schuh, Special Assistant India Luckett, Legislative Staff Assistant India.Luckett@hhs.gov Phone: 202-690-7627 Fax: 202-690-7380
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