Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OD/OLPA) | NSF - U.S. National Science Foundation Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OD/OLPA) View image credit & caption Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OD/OLPA) Get OLPA Email Updates Share Share on Facebook Share on X (formerly known as Twitter) Share on LinkedIn Email The Office of Legislative and Public Affairs (OLPA) communicates the U.S. National Science Foundation's activities, programs, research results and policies. OLPA uses a variety of approaches to engage with the public, Congress, the news media, state and local governments, other federal agencies, research and education communities and internal NSF offices and directorates. OLPA branches Government Affairs The Government Affairs branch is the principal point of contact between Congress and NSF, coordinating requests for information and ensuring timely responses to congressionally mandated reports and correspondence. The branch also arranges meetings with congressional members and staff, coordinates NSF officials' appearances at congressional hearings and arranges site visits to NSF-supported facilities. Visit the NSF and Congress webpage for information on the latest budget request to Congress, congressional testimonies and summaries, major legislation and program awards by state/district. External Affairs The External Affairs branch leads external communications for the agency, including planning and strategy, media relations, digital engagement, brand management, content development and outreach. For media inquiries, please call (703) 292-7090 or email media@nsf.gov For questions about NSF branding or logo usage, email nsfbranding@nsf.gov Additional resources Focus areas Explore NSF's priorities for advancing knowledge and accelerating new technologies. NSF News Keep up with the latest news, discoveries and innovations from NSF. "Science Matters" blog Discover NSF stories about transforming the world through science. NSF on social media Follow NSF on social media and other platforms for the latest news, discoveries, funding opportunities, job openings and more. Speakers Bureau Learn how to request an NSF speaker for your event. NSF staff are available to present various science topics for any audience. Subscribe to NSF email updates Be notified of the latest news or grant opportunities from NSF. You can personalize your profile to specify which information is sent to you. "NSF's Discovery Files" podcast Join NSF and explore the world of scientific research, with commentary from the scientists making these discoveries. Subscribe wherever you get podcasts. Top