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:
Barbara Pisaro Clark, Acting Assistant Secretary for Legislation
Tishawn Miller, Executive Analyst
James Gallmon, Motor Vehicle Operator
Cliff McLaughlin, 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:
Roger McClung, Deputy Director for Health Legislation
Roger.McClung@hhs.gov
Maury Huguley, Legislative Analyst
Maurice.Huguley@hhs.gov
Leo Luberecki, Legislative Analyst
Leopold.Luberecki@hhs.gov
Kristine Bradsher, Legislative Analyst
Kristine.Bradsher@hhs.gov
India Luckett, Legislative Staff Assistant
India.Luckett@hhs.gov
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:
Deborah Drayer, Legislative Analyst
Deborah.Drayer@hhs.gov
Rebecca Hirshorn, Legislative Analyst
Rebecca.Hirshorn@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:
Barbara Clark, Deputy Director for Human Services
Barbara.Clark@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:
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
Cynthia.Joyce@hhs.gov
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
Jennifer.Luong@hhs.gov
Brad Conway, Counselor on Oversight
Brad.Conway@hhs.gov
Martin Schuh, Oversight Analyst
Martin.Schuh@hhs.gov
Phone: 202-690-7627
Fax: 202-690-7380