The NIMH Office of Constituency Relations and Public Liaison (OCRPL) serves as principal point of contact for interactions with NIH and Departmental staff on matters dealing with Congress, Congressional inquiries and legislation. Legislative Contact: Gemma Weiblinger
Federal Legislation relevant to NIMH and NIH
NIMH’s Legislative Chronology
The NIH's Office of Legislative Policy and Analysis
The NIH's Office of Legislative Policy and Analysis (OLPA) provides legislative analysis, policy development, and liaison with the Congress. The office also tracks particular bills that have broad relevance to the NIH. You can view summaries of these bills through the OLPA Web site, which also has links to other resources about the federal government.
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Congressional Committees Relevant to NIMH and NIH
Congressional Committees that Establish NIMH's Authority
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The Appropriations Subcommittees on Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education
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