AFPD90-4 — Relations With Congress

AFPD90-4 governs Air Force policy for relations with Congress, including congressional information, reporting, proposals, and travel.

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  • Publication number: AFPD90-4
  • Title: RELATIONS WITH CONGRESS
  • Date: 2018-11-06

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It establishes standards for Air Force interactions with Congress and requires accurate, timely responses and reports. It assigns responsibilities for legislative affairs, budget and appropriations matters, and congressional travel.

Applies to: This policy directive applies to all Department of the Air Force military and civilian personnel, including members of the Air Force Reserve, and the Air National Guard.

Topics covered

  • Air Force relations with Congress
  • Congressional inquiries and reports
  • Program, legislative, and budget proposals
  • Congressional travel
  • Budget and appropriations matters

Questions and answers

What standards must Air Force interactions with Congress reflect?

All Air force interactions with Congress will reflect the highest standards of integrity. (paragraph 2)

What information must the Air Force provide to Congress?

The Air Force will ensure Members of Congress, Committees, and staff have current and accurate information available for considering Air Force matters consistent with existing law. (paragraph 2)

What are the requirements for responses to congressional inquiries and reports to Congress?

Responses to congressional inquiries and reports to Congress on Air Force programs, operations, and requirements will be accurate, timely and consistent with existing law. (paragraph 2)

What must the Air Force provide for its proposals to Congress?

The Air Force will provide full justification for its program, legislative, and budget proposals to Congress. (paragraph 2)

Who is responsible for Air Force budget and appropriations matters?

The Assistant Secretary of the Air Force Financial Management and Comptroller (SAF/FM) is responsible for all Air Force budget and appropriations matters. (paragraph 3)

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