Understanding the Legislative Environment and Congressional Trends
Explore the legislative environment, policy-making processes, staffing trends in Congress, lobbying activities, and the role of personal staff in serving constituents. Understand how Congress operates, where it sources information, and what actions are permissible for effective engagement in policy-making. Learn about the Anti-Lobbying Act and guidelines for interacting with Congress.
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UNDERSTANDING THE LEGISLATIVE ENVIRONMENT KRISTIN NICHOLSON, DIRECTOR GOVERNMENT AFFAIRS INSTITUTE AT GEORGETOWN UNIVERSITY
THE POLICY-MAKING ENVIRONMENT Congress *members *committees *leaders *CRS/GAO Exec. Branch *White House *OMB *agencies Policy Policy Private Sector *lobbyists *trade assns *think tanks *universities *constituents
TWO CONGRESSES Legislative Passing bills Conducting oversight Making national policy Representative Constituent service State/district concerns
WHERE DOES THE HILL GET INFO? Leg Branch Private Sector Exec Branch Colleagues Caucuses Committee Staff Leadership CRS/GAO Lobbyists, trade assns, advocates Employ former staff, pull in local members Constituents Pres budget Technical assistance Regional/local offices Program expertise Oversight
WHAT YOU CAN & CANT DO Anti-Lobbying Act Internal Pres Budget No grassroots lobbying Provide info, agency recs, be a resource See CRS Report Lobbying Congress With Appriopriated Funds Support the President s budget No freelancing Caution when answering questions Agency regs and guidelines Leg affairs guidance and processes Know your opportunities for engagement
