OLPA Mission

The Office of Legislative Policy and Analysis (OLPA) ensures that Congress has the most accurate and up-to-date information about biomedical research, coordinates legislative activities with the Department of Health and Human Services, and manages NIH鈥檚 response to requests from the various entities that serve Congress (CRS, CBO, and GAO). In addition, OLPA provides essential information, advice, and guidance on NIH-relevant Congressional actions to the 四虎影院Director, NIH鈥檚 Executive Leadership, NIH鈥檚 Institutes and Centers, and the broader 四虎影院community.

Functions

  • Advises the 四虎影院Director and OD program offices on significant legislative activities;
  • Serves as the principal 四虎影院legislative liaison with the Congress, the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of Management and Budget, other Federal agencies, and non-Federal organizations;
  • Prepares the 四虎影院Director and other senior 四虎影院officials to testify at Congressional hearings;
  • Analyzes pending legislation to assess likely impact on NIH;
  • Monitors and keeps the 四虎影院community informed about key legislative developments that may affect NIH;
  • Briefs Members of Congress and their staffs on 四虎影院priorities and programs; and
  • Coordinates visits to 四虎影院by Members of Congress and their staffs.

This page last reviewed on March 12, 2018