HAFMD1-22 — Legislative Liaison

HAFMD1-22 governs the Directorate of Legislative Liaison’s mission, organizational relationships, and responsibilities for DAF legislative affairs.

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  • Publication number: HAFMD1-22
  • Title: LEGISLATIVE LIAISON
  • Date: 2024-02-13

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It establishes the Directorate of Legislative Liaison as part of the Secretariat and assigns the Director responsibility for legislative affairs and congressional relations. It requires coordination of legislative programs, testimony, congressional inquiries, reporting, and related communications.

Topics covered

  • Legislative affairs
  • Congressional relations
  • Legislative programs
  • Congressional testimony
  • Legislative appeals
  • Congressional reporting requirements
  • Delegations of authority

Questions and answers

Who does the Director Legislative Liaison report to?

The Director Legislative Liaison reports to the SecAF, serves as an agent of the SecAF within assigned policy and program domains, and provides guidance, direction, and oversight for all matters pertaining to the formulation, review, and execution of plans, policies, programs, and budgets within his/her area of responsibility. (paragraph 2)

What must the Director Legislative Liaison do for communication with Congress?

Providing the DAF a focal point for communication between DAF entities and Congress by ensuring appropriate SAF/LL representation at congressional engagements, maintaining a repository of engagement documents, and archiving records of all communication with Congress. (paragraph 3)

What does SAF/LL do for the DAF Legislative Proposal Program?

SAF/LL will establish and amend, as needed, business rules for the DAF Legislative Proposal Program. (paragraph 3)

How does the Director Legislative Liaison handle classified information released to Congress?

Releasing classified information to Congress according to policies prescribed by the SecAF. (paragraph 3)

What is required for a re-delegation of authority to be effective?

Any re-delegation of authority/assigned responsibilities made shall not be effective unless it is in writing. (paragraph 4)

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