Principal Deputy Assistant Attorney General Brian A.
Benczkowski
The Office of Legislative Affairs (OLA) has responsibility for the
development and implementation of strategies to advance the Department's
legislative initiatives and other interests relating to Congress. OLA
also articulates the Department's position on legislation proposed by
Congress, facilitates the appearance of Department witnesses at congressional
hearings, and manages the interagency clearance process led by OMB.
Additionally, OLA coordinates the Department's responses to congressional
committee oversight requests and other inquiries from individual Members
and congressional staff. OLA also participates in the Senate confirmation
process for federal judges and Department nominees, such as Assistant
Attorneys General and United States Attorneys. These functions are important
to the Department's cooperative and productive relationship with Congress. |