Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs

(a) Establishment There is authorized to be in the Department an Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs who shall be responsible— (1) to the Secretary and the Deputy Secretary for matters pertaining to Congress; and (2) for such other related duties as the Secretary may from time to time designate. (b) Responsibilities of the Assistant Secretary In addition to the responsibilities described in subsection (a), the Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs shall maintain continuous observation and coordination of all matters pertaining to engagement with Congress, including, as appropriate— (1) the presentation of the Department’s legislative program, including developing, preparing, and submitting legislation to Congress; (2) impartial coordination between the Department and Congress on all legislative related matters; (3) providing guidance and information to other Department bureaus and offices on legislative matters; (4) managing correspondence and reports to Congress, as appropriate, except for— (A) treaties and executive agreements, which the Office of the Legal Adviser transmits; (B) anti-deficiency notifications, which the Bureau of Comptroller and Financial Services transmits; (C) reprogramming notifications for the State Operations Budget account, which the Under Secretary for Management transmits; and (D) other such communications as directed by law, Executive order, or the Secretary; and (5) supporting Congress in its official foreign travel and the expenditure of congressional travel funds. (c) Bureau of Legislative Affairs (1) Establishment The Secretary shall establish a Bureau of Legislative Affairs, which shall perform such functions related to the coordination of legislative activity, congressional engagements, and the development of the Department’s positions on proposed legislation, as the Secretary may prescribe. (2) Head The Assistant Secretary for Legislative Affairs shall be the head of the Bureau of Legislative Affairs. (3) Deputy Assistant Secretary for House Affairs The Deputy Assistant Secretary for House Affairs shall be appointed by the President of the United States. (4) Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs The Deputy Assistant Secretary for Senate Affairs shall be appointed by the President of the United States.