Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs

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The Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs manages and overseas DOE's liaison with Congress, state and local government officials, and territorial and Tribal governments. The Office also oversees DOE's engagement with environmental, industrial, business and consumer stakeholders.

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Congressional Affairs
Intergovernmental Affairs
External Affairs
Tribal Affairs

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The Office of Congressional and Intergovernmental Affairs is dedicated to its mission of providing guidance on legislative and policy issues, informing constituencies on energy matters, and serving as a liaison between the Department, Congress, State, local, and Tribal governments, as well as other Federal agencies and public interest groups representing consumers/citizens organizations, business/industries, civic groups, educational organizations and institutions, and all other energy-oriented stakeholder organizations.

Areas of Focus

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    Congressional Affairs

    DOE's Congressional Affairs team is responsible for maintaining liaison and relationships with members of Congress on behalf of the Secretary of Energy.

    Congressional Affairs
    Congressional Testimony
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    Intergovernmental Affairs

    DOE's Intergovernmental Affairs Team strives to ensure access by states, localities, and territorial governments to relevant information on Departmental programs, as well as the implementation of national energy policies.

    Intergovernmental Affairs
    Intergovernmental Affairs Resources
    Meet the Team
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    Funding and Financing
    State Energy Information

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    Public Engagement

    DOE's Public Engagement team is responsible for maintaining relationships with public interest groups, business/industries, civic groups, educational institutions, and all other energy-oriented stakeholder organizations, providing information on Departmental programs and keeping them apprised of the implementation of national energy policies.

    Public Engagement
    External Affairs Resources
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  • Tribal Affairs

    DOE's Tribal Affairs team serves to strengthen the Department’s relationships and interactions with the Tribes.

    Tribal Affairs
    Strengthening Tribal Consultations
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