AFRLI90-401 — Afrl Relations With Congress

AFRLI90-401 governs AFRL policy and procedures for congressional inquiries, visits, and interactions with Congress.

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  • Publication number: AFRLI90-401
  • Title: AFRL RELATIONS WITH CONGRESS
  • Date: 2023-11-30

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It sets roles for AFRL organizations and legislative liaison points of contact, and covers formal congressional correspondence and direct engagement. It requires accurate, timely responses, approval of specified responses, and reporting for congressional visits.

Applies to: This publication remains applicable to AFRL organizations aligned under USSF.

Topics covered

  • Congressional inquiries
  • Congressional visits
  • Direct engagement with Congress
  • Formal congressional correspondence
  • Legislative liaison points of contact
  • Congressional response approvals

Questions and answers

What must AFRL personnel provide in response to congressional inquiries?

All AFRL personnel will support Congress by working with the AFRL/CCX-LL to provide full, accurate, and timely responses to congressional inquiries. (paragraph 3)

What must AFRL organizations designate for congressional coordination?

Every Mission Organization and Functional Directorate is responsible for designating an LL POC within their organization for coordinating congressional activities, inquiries, and visits with the AFRL/CCX-LL. (paragraph 90-401)

Which congressional responses require AFRL FOG leadership approval?

All responses expressing AFRL’s position on controversial and high interest topics, must be approved by AFRL FOG leadership (AFRL/CC, AFRL/CA, AFRL/CD, AFRL/CT, AFRL/CJ). (paragraph 3)

What must LL POCs report after receiving a congressional inquiry?

All LL POCs will report via email to the AFRL/CCX-LL within one business day of receiving inquiries and must provide the following information: copy of the congressional inquiry, congressional member’s or staffer’s name and topic, date of receipt, due date, and any impact to the AFRL organization. (paragraph 3)

When must congressional contact reports be submitted after a visit?

Congressional contact reports must be submitted to the AFRL/CCX-LL within seven business days of the visit. (paragraph 4)

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