U.S. Department of Transportation
Federal Highway Administration
1200 New Jersey Avenue, SE
Washington, DC 20590
202-366-4000
The Legislative Analysis Team has a broad range of responsibilities related to Congress, Federal legislation, and the Federal-aid highway program. It analyzes Congressional proposals concerning highways, with an emphasis on policy implications, highway funding, program structure, and cross-cutting features. The Legislative Analysis Team coordinates the Agency's development and implementation of highway authorization bills. It also briefs and instructs Congressional staff, State officials, and Federal agency personnel on the program, highway funding, and related Federal law.
Legislative Analysis Team Staff Contacts
The team’s primary responsibility is to provide mission critical briefing materials to FHWA and USDOT officials in preparation for highway project site visits, events, or meetings with stakeholders. The team also leads FHWA’s presidential transition process and oversees the Office of Policy and Governmental Affairs’ internal and public communications by managing the FHWA Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) website, HPL’s internal and external correspondence, and the process for clearance and delivery for FHWA authorization Reports to Congress.
Policy Communications Team Staff Contacts
The Congressional Affairs Team acts as the central point of contact between FHWA staff and Congress, developing and maintaining productive working relationships. The Team responds to Congressional requests for technical assistance and reports on project status, liaises with FHWA program offices and field staff to prepare timely responses, and coordinates and manages meetings and conference calls among FHWA personnel and Congressional staff. The Team advises FHWA leadership and staff on Congressional perspectives. The team also serves as a main point of contact for meetings with local officials and fly-in groups such as local Chambers of Commerce and local delegations who travel to Washington, D.C. and meet with FHWA and DOT officials regarding surface transportation priorities.
