ASL DivisionsThe Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation is headed by the Assistant Secretary for Legislation who is appointed by the President, confirmed by the Senate and who reports to the Secretary. The office consists of six divisions:
The Immediate Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation
The Assistant Secretary for Legislation serves as principal advisor to the Secretary with respect to all aspects of the Department's legislative agenda and Congressional liaison activities. Immediate Office Staff: Vince Ventimiglia, Assistant Secretary for Legislation
Vince.Ventimiglia@hhs.gov Julie Hasler, Special Assistant
Julie.Hasler@hhs.gov Rose Lusi, Executive Staff Analyst
Rose.Lusi@hhs.gov Tishawn Miller, Executive Analyst James Gallmon, Motor Vehicle Operator Phone: 202-690-7627
Fax: 202-690-7380
Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation for Budget and Health Science
The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation for Budget and Health Science reports to the Assistant Secretary for Legislation and assists in the legislative agenda and liaison for discretionary health programs. This portfolio includes health-science-oriented operating divisions (the Food and Drug Administration, the National Institutes of Health, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality), health IT, private-sector health insurance, medical literacy and patient safety, and biodefense. The Office is responsible for the coordination of activities of Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation and the Department with respect to the Congressional Budget Process, and assists the ASL in budget affairs of the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation. Budget and Health Science Staff: Craig Burton, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation
Craig.Burton@hhs.gov Holly Kilness, Confidential Assistant
Holly.Kilness@hhs.gov Roger McClung, Deputy Director for Health Legislation
Roger.McClung@hhs.gov Zeno St. Cyr II, Senior Legislative Officer
Zeno.St.Cyr@hhs.gov Leo Luberecki, Legislative Analyst
Leopold.Luberecki@hhs.gov Cliff McLaughlin, Motor Vehicle Operator Phone: 202-690-7627
Fax: 202-690-7380 back to top
Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation for Health Entitlement Programs
The Deputy Assistant Secretary Legislation for Health Entitlement Programs reports to the Assistant Secretary for Legislation and assists in the legislative agenda and liaison for health services and health care financing operating divisions (Centers for Medicaid and Medicare Services, Indian Health Service and Health Resources and Services Administration). Health Entitlement Programs Staff: Laura O'Neill Ott, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation
Laura.Ott@hhs.gov Riley Swinehart, Confidential Assistant
Riley.Swinehart@hhs.gov Deborah Drayer, Legislative Analyst
Deborah.Drayer@hhs.gov Stephanie Wilson, Staff Assistant
Stephanie.Wilson@hhs.gov Phone: 202-690-7450
Fax: 202-690-8425 back to top
Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation for Human Services
The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation for Human Services reports to the Assistant Secretary for Legislation and assists in the legislative agenda and liaison for human services and income security policy. This portfolio includes the Administration for Children and Families; the Administration on Aging; and, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration. Human Services Staff: Roger Mahan, Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation
Roger.Mahan@hhs.gov Barbara Clark, Deputy Director for Human Services
Barbara.Clark@hhs.gov Maurice Huguley, Legislative Analyst
Maurice.Huguley@hhs.gov Marion Mitchell, Legislative Analyst
Marion.Mitchell@hhs.gov Arlene Franklin, Staff Assistant
Arlene.Franklin@hhs.gov Phone: 202-690-6311
Fax: 202-690-5750 back to top
Congressional Liaison Office (CLO)
The Director of the Congressional Liaison Office reports to the Assistant Secretary for Legislation and assists in the legislative agenda and liaison for bioethics, faith-based, and special projects. The office maintains the Department's program grant notification system to Members of Congress (public access at: GrantsNet and TAGGS), and is responsible for notifying and coordinating with Congress regarding the Secretary's travel and event schedule. In addition, CLO provides staff support for the Assistant Secretary for Legislation coordinating responsibilities to the HHS regional offices, and coordinates the Continuity of Operations Plan (COOP) for the Office of the Assistant Secretary for Legislation. Congressional Liaison Office Staff: Matt Hughes, Director, Congressional Liaison Office
Matt.Hughes@hhs.gov Lucy Stanley, Confidential Assistant
lstanley@hhs.gov Katie Hoppe, Congressional Liaison Specialist
Katie.Hoppe@hhs.gov Tijuana Tripplet, Congressional Grants Liaison Specialists
Tijuana.Tripplet@hhs.gov Staceye Arrington, Congressional Grants Liaison Specialists
Staceye.Arrington@hhs.gov Cynthia Joyce, Correspondence Control Assistant Steven Levey, Staff Assistant
Steven.Levey@hhs.gov Edward Whitley, Secretary
Edward.Whitley@hhs.gov Phone: 202-690-6786
Fax: 202-690-6351 back to top
Office of Oversight and Investigations
This office reports to the Assistant Secretary for Legislation and has responsibility for all matters related to Congressional oversight and investigations, including those performed by the Government Accountability Office, and assists in the legislative agenda and liaison for special projects. Government Accountability Office/Office of the Inspector General Staff: Jennifer Luong, Counselor on Oversight to the ASL
Jennifer.Luong@hhs.gov Casey Hemard, Counselor on Oversight
Casey.Hemard@hhs.gov Brad Conway, Counselor on Oversight
Brad.Conway@hhs.gov India Luckett, Legislative Staff Assistant
India.Luckett@hhs.gov Phone: 202-690-7627
Fax: 202-690-7380 back to top
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