Office of Legislative Affairs

The Office of Legislative Affairs serves as primary liaison to Members of Congress and their congressional staff. The office responds to inquiries from Congress; notifies Congress about Department initiatives, policies, and programs; and keeps the Department’s senior leaders informed about the activities of Congress.

Mission

The Office of Legislative Affairs enhances the ability of the Department to prevent, protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the nation, as well as to ensure safe and secure borders, by providing timely information about the Department of Homeland Security to Members of Congress, working with the White House and within the Executive Branch.

Leadership and Organization

M. Tia Johnson, Assistant Secretary

Sue Ramanathan, Deputy Assistant Secretary - U.S. Senate

Connie LaRossa, Deputy Assistant Secretary - U.S. House of Representatives

Susan Corbin, Chief of Staff

• Director LaVita LeGrys
  Area of Responsibility: Countering Violent Extremism, Civil Rights & Civil Liberties, Office of Privacy, Office of Partnership & Engagement
• Director James 'Jamie' Phillips
  Area of Responsibility: Border Security, Immigration, Policy
• Director Jerald 'Jay' Harper
  Area of Responsibility: Federal Emergency Management Agency, Transportation Security Administration
• Director Eric Tamarkin
  Area of Responsibility: National Protection and Programs Directorate, National Cybersecurity Center
• Director Eddie Gleason
  Area of Responsibility: U.S. Coast Guard, U.S. Secret Service, Federal Law Enforcement Training Center
• Director Brad Belzak
  Area of Responsibility: Office of Intelligence and Analysis, Office of Operations Coordination
• Acting Director Pete Ladowicz
  Area of Responsibility: Science and Technology Directorate, Office of Health Affairs, Domestic Nuclear Detection Office
• Director Jeffrey T. Readinger
  Area of Responsibility: Management Directorate, Office of Small and Disadvantaged Business, Military Advisor to the Secretary

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