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Office of Legislative Affairs
The Office of Legislative Affairs serves as primary liaison to Members of Congress and their congressional staff. The office responds to inquiries from Congress; notifies Congress about Department initiatives, policies, and programs; and keeps the Department’s senior leaders informed about the activities of Congress.
The Office of Legislative Affairs enhances the ability of the Department to prevent, protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the nation, as well as to ensure safe and secure borders, by providing timely information about the Department of Homeland Security to Members of Congress, working with the White House and within the Executive Branch.
Andrew Ott
, Assistant Secretary (acting)
Brett Scott
, Deputy Assistant Secretary - U.S. Senate (acting)
Regan Williams
, Deputy Assistant Secretary - U.S. House of Representatives (acting)
Kendal Tigner
, Chief of Staff
Director
Michael Fullerton
Area of Responsibility: National Security, Intel, & Finance
Director
Brett Scott
Area of Responsibility: Maritime & Emergency Management
Director
Regan Williams
Area of Responsibility: Oversight and Judiciary
Director
(Vacant)
Area of Responsibility: Executive Secretary and Mission Support
Laws and Regulations
By mail:
Office of Legislative Affairs
MS 0021 Department of Homeland Security
2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20528-0021
By phone:
(202) 447-5890
By e-mail:
CongresstoDHS@hq.dhs.gov
- If you are a member of Congress or with a Congressional Office and wish to only get a letter to the Secretary’s Office please e-mail this address.
Topics
Homeland Security Enterprise
Keywords
Legislative Affairs
Last Updated:
02/11/2026
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Breadcrumb
Home
About DHS
Organization
Office of the Secretary
Legislative Affairs
Operational and Support Components
Office of the Secretary
Center for Countering Human Trafficking
Civil Rights and Civil Liberties
Committee Management Office
Executive Secretary
Family Reunification Task Force
Forced Labor Enforcement Task Force
General Counsel
Joint Requirements Council
Legislative Affairs
Military Advisor
Office for State and Local Law Enforcement
Office of Strategy, Policy, & Plans
Partnership and Engagement
Privacy Office
Public Affairs
Advisory Panels & Committees
Organizational Chart
Office of Legislative Affairs
The Office of Legislative Affairs serves as primary liaison to Members of Congress and their congressional staff. The office responds to inquiries from Congress; notifies Congress about Department initiatives, policies, and programs; and keeps the Department’s senior leaders informed about the activities of Congress.
The Office of Legislative Affairs enhances the ability of the Department to prevent, protect against and respond to threats and hazards to the nation, as well as to ensure safe and secure borders, by providing timely information about the Department of Homeland Security to Members of Congress, working with the White House and within the Executive Branch.
Andrew Ott
, Assistant Secretary (acting)
Brett Scott
, Deputy Assistant Secretary - U.S. Senate (acting)
Regan Williams
, Deputy Assistant Secretary - U.S. House of Representatives (acting)
Kendal Tigner
, Chief of Staff
Director
Michael Fullerton
Area of Responsibility: National Security, Intel, & Finance
Director
Brett Scott
Area of Responsibility: Maritime & Emergency Management
Director
Regan Williams
Area of Responsibility: Oversight and Judiciary
Director
(Vacant)
Area of Responsibility: Executive Secretary and Mission Support
Laws and Regulations
By mail:
Office of Legislative Affairs
MS 0021 Department of Homeland Security
2707 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE
Washington, D.C. 20528-0021
By phone:
(202) 447-5890
By e-mail:
CongresstoDHS@hq.dhs.gov
- If you are a member of Congress or with a Congressional Office and wish to only get a letter to the Secretary’s Office please e-mail this address.
Topics
Homeland Security Enterprise
Keywords
Legislative Affairs
Last Updated:
02/11/2026
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