Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA)
The success of APHIS' efforts to safeguard the health and viability of the Nation's agricultural and natural resources is dependent not only upon the agency's formidable expertise in the scientific arena, but also upon effective communications with Congress, the States, industry and stakeholders, trading partners, and of course the media. APHIS' Legislative and Public Affairs (LPA) program is charged with managing these communications.
Organizational Structure
LPA is currently divided into four units:
• Deputy Director’s Office
• Public Affairs
• Executive Communications and
• Freedom of Information
Strategic Plan
LPA’s mission is to provide leadership, expertise, and counsel in developing creative, high quality, and timely communications strategies, products, and services that promote APHIS’ mission of protecting the health and value of American agriculture and natural resources.
Services and Activities
LPA engages in several activities in support of its mission:
• Congressional Communication
• Stakeholder Outreach
• Media Response and Support
• Executive Communications
• Freedom of Information
• Information Materials
• Internal Services