la.defense.govAssistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs

Skip to main content (Press Enter). Toggle navigation Search Search Legislative Affairs: Search Search Legislative Affairs: Search Home Mission Congressional Links Leadership Defense Links The (OSD(LA)) is the Principal Staff Assistant and advisor to the Secretary of Defense for DoD relations with the members of the U.S. Congress. The Office of Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs is responsible for providing support to the Secretary of Defense in his dealings with the White House, Cabinet Members, Members of Congress, and the Department of State. The high visibility and criticality of these actions mandate that stringent controls be placed on the receipts control, processing, preparation, dispatch, filing (including library of reference materials), research, and analysis of many forms of information. The Assistant Secretary of Defense (ASD) for Legislative Affairs (LA) is responsible directly to the Secretary of Defense for maintaining liaison and relationships with members of Congress and the Executive Branch. In carrying out these responsibilities, the ASD heads a staff of managers, action officers, and support personnel, who manage, control, direct and monitor communications and activities involving Congress and elements of the Department of Defense (DoD), including the Office of Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS), the Armed Services, and Defense Agencies. Office of the Assistant Secretary of Defense for Legislative Affairs 1300 Defense Pentagon, Washington, DC 20301 Phone: 703-697-6210 Fax: 703-695-5860 FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Military Fellows Public Inquiry Sequestration/Furloughs -- HELPFUL LINKS Support our Troops Donate Goods/Send Care Packages Send Letters Pentagon Tours Flag Flown Over the Pentagon Request a Flyover About DoD Top Issues News Photos & Videos Military/DoD Websites DoD Inspector General Link Disclaimer Recovery Act FOIA USA.gov No FEAR Act Join the Military DoD Careers Privacy & Security Web Policy Accessibility/Section 508...