AR 1-20 — Legislative Liaison
AR 1-20 governs Department of the Army responsibilities, policies, and procedures for legislative affairs and congressional activities.
- Publication number: AR 1-20
- Title: LEGISLATIVE LIAISON
- Date: 08/25/2021
- Proponent: OCLL
- Status: ACTIVE
View AR 1-20 on armypubs.army.mil
The publication covers contacts with Congress, legislative proposals, investigations, congressional hearings, communications, document releases, and notifications. It requires coordination, clearance, timely responses, and restrictions on certain contacts and disclosures.
Topics covered
- Contacts with Congress
- Legislation
- Congressional investigations
- Congressional hearings
- Communications with Congress
- Release of information and documents
- Congressional notifications
Questions and answers
What political activity is prohibited during contacts with Congress?
Army officials will not, however, engage in any political activity as defined in 5 Code of Federal Regulations 733734 to include associating the U.S. Army with particular partisan causes or candidates. (paragraph 2-1)
What must Army officials do when congressional staff seek to schedule an Army meeting or event?
Notify OCLL and ASA (FM&C) of all efforts by members of Congress or congressional staff to directly schedule a meeting, engagement, or event on an Army installation or with Army officials, and coordinate with OCLL and ASA (FM&C) through the execution of those meetings, engagements, or events. (paragraph 2-2)
What congressional funding and legislation requests may Army officials not make?
Army officials will not ask members of Congress or congressional staff to support funding requests not included in the Presidents budget request or to enact legislation that has not been approved by HQDA, the Department of Defense (DoD), and the Administration. (paragraph 2-4)
What clearance is required for Army statements about proposed or pending legislation?
Army officials will obtain clearance through OCLL of any statement to be provided to Congress in a letter, report, testimony, or other communication that offers a position or view on proposed or pending legislation. (paragraph 2-4)
What must Army activities do when contacted directly by a congressional committee for an investigative hearing?
Army activities contacted directly by a congressional committee to appear or provide information for an investigative hearing will forward requests to the OCLL LI&N Division. (paragraph 3-1)