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CONGRESSIONAL RELATIONSGPO's Office of Congressional Relations communicates information and advocates GPO's initiatives to Congress, including GPO's oversight and appropriations committees. The Office serves as an expert resource on GPO for Congress and helps facilitate and resolve the needs of Members of Congress, congressional committees and staff, and their constituents on behalf of GPO. All information products and services provided meet the highest standards for accuracy, integrity, fairness, and professionalism. The Office provides high-quality, fact-based, and timely information products and services to support the goals of GPO management and respond to congressional inquiries and requests.
Liaison with the Joint Committee on Printing The Office of Congressional Relations is responsible for maintaining liaison with the Joint Committee on Printing, GPO's oversight committee. Liaison with the JCP is conducted under the requirements of the provisions of Title 44, U.S.C. and the following two JCP resolutions: JCP Resolution 1 | JCP Resolution 2. Federal printing and publishing activities in general are conducted in compliance with the Government Printing & Binding Regulations, published by the Joint Committee on Printing. Liaison with the appropriations committees of the U.S. Senate The Office of Congressional Relations is responsible for providing testimony and other information to congressional appropriators in support of GPO's appropriations requests. GPO has provided testimony in support of its FY 2010 appropriations request before the House Legislative Branch Appropriations Subcommittee. GPO's funding for FY 2009, as provided under Division G of P.L. 11-8, the Omnibus Appropriations Act, 2009, can be viewed here. Congressional Communications All communications from congressional offices in conjunction with official business or constituent requests or concerns should be addressed through this office. Legislative Information All official information regarding legislation affecting GPO is obtainable through this office. |
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