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.
Zephranie Buetow, Assistant Secretary
Stephanie Doherty, Deputy Assistant Secretary - U.S. Senate
Cursten Knott, Deputy Assistant Secretary (acting) - U.S. House of Representatives
Chloe Himmel, Chief of Staff
- Director Emily Hymowitz
Area of Responsibility: Headquarters - Director Avi Arditti
Area of Responsibility: Operational Component Coordination - Director Kevin Tann
Area of Responsibility: Intelligence, Cyber, and Operations - Director Shiek Pal
Area of Responsibility: Oversight and Investigations - Director Michelle Blake
Area of Responsibility: Executive Secretary and Mission Support
By mail or phone:
U.S. Department of Homeland Security
Office of Legislative Affairs
Mail Stop 0020
Washington, D.C. 20528
Phone: 202-447-5890
Fax: 202-447-5437
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.