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Fall 2009 – Winter 2010 Legislative, Communication, and Media Training and Publications

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Advanced Federal Budget Process Advanced Legislative Strategies Capitol Hill Workshop Congress in a Nutshell Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process Congressional Oversight and Investigation The Defense Budget Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments Effective Executive Briefings How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony The President’s Budget Research Tools and Techniques Speechwriting: Preparing Speeches and Oral Presentations Strategies for Working with Congress Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations Understanding the Regulatory Process Update on the 111th Congress, 2010 Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing 22 Writing to Persuade

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Congressional Deskbook Legislative Drafter’s Deskbook Lobbying and Advocacy Lobbying and Advocacy Sourcebook Legal Spectator & More Real World Research Skills Media Relations Handbook Common Sense Rules of Advocacy for Lawyers Congressional Operations Poster Federal Regulatory Process Poster How to Monitor and Influence Policy at the Federal Level Government Series

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Rave Reviews “An excellent introduction to the federal budget process—at a level usable for the federal agency lawyer.” “I feel more comfortable in the preparation of my budget and the process it will go through on the Hill.” Budget Analyst, Treasury Dept.

“Practical suggestions for working with appropriators to maximize funds.” Congressional Liaison, DEA

“Helped me to understand the budget language used in the appropriations process and how to read a bill in detail.” Assistant Director, Federal Relations, a state university

Related Training: • Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations • Capitol Hill Workshop • The President’s Budget • The Defense Budget

Advanced Federal Budget Process Integrating Performance and the Budget Learn how the federal budget process really works from faculty members with years of subject-matter expertise. Study important terminology and get tips to protect your budgetary interests. We provide a comprehensive overview of current budget politics and the federal budgeting process. So you gain the awareness and guidance necessary to increase your chance of boosting funds and minimizing cuts. Understand the budget resolution process as well as the differences between authorizations and appropriations. Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: External Awareness • Accountability • Strategic Thinking Financial Management • Political Savvy

Agenda Day One 8:30 The Budget and the Economy Federal Budget Phases and Time Frames 10:30 Congressional Budgeting Today STAGE I: The Congressional Budget Resolution and Reconciliation Process 12:00 Networking Lunch 1:00 STAGE I: The Congressional Budget Resolution and Reconciliation Process (continued) 2:30 STAGE II: Authorizations 4:00 Day One Concludes Day Two 8:30 STAGE III: Appropriations 10:30 STAGE IV: Final Actions on Appropriations 12:00 Networking Lunch 1:00 STAGE V: The Budget Execution Process 2:15 Integrating the Budget and Performance 3:15 The Budget: Short- and Long-Term Prospects 4:00 Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

Time and Dates

1.2 CEU

8:30 am to 4:00 pm both days • August 3-4, 2009 • December 7-8, 2009

Approved for 1.2 CEU credits from George Mason University. The Federal Budget Process § 9.53*

Formulation of President’s Budget*

See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

Preparation of the president’s budget typically begins in the spring of each year, often nine months before the budget is submitted to Congress and about 17 months before the start of the fiscal year to which it pertains.

Congressional Budget Process Flowchart Approximate timeline:

February

Fiscal Year begins

March

April

President submits budget proposal to Congress no later than first Monday in February. § 9.40

Budget Resolution § 9.50

House Budget Committee holds hearings and marks up budget resolution.

Senate Budget Committee holds hearings and marks up budget resolution.

House floor votes on budget resolution.

Discretionary Spending

Senate floor votes on budget resolution.

House Appropriations Committee subdivides its 302(a) allocation among its subcommittees. These subdivisions are referred to as 302(b) allocations; they are the spending ceilings for the regular appropriations measures.

§ 9.80

Hearings on president’s budget by House and Senate Appropriations Committees and subcommittees begin soon after it is submitted and continue through the spring.

Fall

House Appropriations Committee and subcommittees mark up and report separate appropriations measures.

Discretionary spending amount assumed in budget resolution allocated to House/ Senate Appropriations Committees in respective 302(a) allocations.

Senate Appropriations Committee subdivides its 302(a) allocation among its subcommittees. These subdivisions are referred to as 302(b) allocations; they are the spending ceilings for the regular appropriations measures.

House floor votes on the appropriations measures.

October 1 President signs (or vetoes) budget measures.

Senate floor votes on the appropriations measures.

During fiscal year:

President signs (or vetoes) appropriations measures.

Source: Office of Management and Budget, Circular A-11 (Washington: July 2007), section 10-5.

Senate votes on conference reports.

Mandatory Spending and Revenues

Reconciliation process

House authorizing committees mark up and submit recommended changes in law to House Budget Committee.

§ 9.110

House Budget Committee packages recommendations into omnibus reconciliation legislation.

Budget resolution may include reconciliation directives to authorizing committees, instructing them to recommend changes in law to achieve mandatory spending and revenue changes specified in budget resolution.

Hearings on presidential and congressional mandatory spending and revenue proposals by House and Senate authorizing committees begin soon after president’s budget is submitted and continue through the spring.

Source: Office of Management and Budget, Circular A-11 (Washington: July 2007), section 10-5.

Senate authorizing committees mark up and submit recommended changes in law to Senate Budget Committee.

Individual mandatory spending and revenue legislation

House authorizing committees mark up and report individual mandatory spending and revenue legislation.

§ 9.70, § 9.90

Separate from any reconciliation directives, authorizing committees also may develop and report individual legislation changing mandatory spending and revenue laws. Any such legislation, however, must be consistent with budget resolution policies.

House floor votes on reconciliation legislation.

Senate floor votes on reconciliation legislation.

House floor votes on individual mandatory spending and revenue legislation.

New Appropriations Subcommittee Organization

House votes on reconciliation conference report.

Conference committee

For several decades, Congress considered thirteen regular appropriations acts developed by thirteen parallel subcommittees; each regular appropriations act was developed by the relevant House and Senate Appropriations subcommittee. Realignment of the Appropriations subcommittees in the 109th Congress reduced the number to ten in the House and twelve in the Senate, resulting in subcommittees (and regular appropriations acts) that in some cases were no longer parallel. Further realignment in the 110th Congress resulted in twelve subcommittees in each committee and restored parallelism between them. In some cases, subcommittee jurisdictions were not the same in the 110th Congress as they had been before realignment occurred. The current Appropriations subcommittees are as follows:

President signs (or vetoes) reconciliation legislation.

resolves differences between House and Senate versions of reconciliation legislation.

Senate Budget Committee packages recommendations into omnibus reconciliation legislation.

Senate votes on reconciliation conference report.

House votes on conference reports.

President signs (or vetoes) individual mandatory spending and revenue legislation.

Conference committees resolve differences between House and Senate versions of individual mandatory spending and revenue legislation.

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Senate floor votes on individual mandatory spending and revenue legislation.

• Agriculture, Rural Development, Food and Drug Administration, and Related Agencies

Senate votes on conference reports.

Sections are from and section references are to the Congressional Deskbook, Fifth Edition, by Michael Koempel and Judy Schneider. ISBN 13: 978-1-58733-097-1

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• Commerce, Justice, Science, and Related Agencies • Defense • Energy and Water Development

§ 9.160

Budget Process Glossary Account: Control and reporting unit for budgeting and accounting. Appropriated Entitlement: An entitlement for which budget authority is provided in annual appropriations acts. Appropriation: Provision of law providing budget authority that permits federal agencies to incur obligations and make payments out of the Treasury. Authorization: Provision in law that establishes or continues a program or agency and authorizes appropriations for it. Baseline: Projection of future revenues, budget authority, outlays, and other budget amounts under assumed economic conditions and participation rates without a change in current policy.

Borrowing Authority: Spending authority that permits a federal agency to incur obligations and to make payments for specified purposes out of funds borrowed from the Treasury or the public. Budget Authority: Authority in law to enter into obligations that normally result in outlays. Budget Resolution: Concurrent resolution incorporating an agreement by the House and Senate on an overall budget plan; may contain reconciliation instructions. Byrd Rule: A Congressional Budget Act rule (Section 313), named after its author, Senator Robert C. Byrd (D-WV), that prohibits extraneous matter in a reconciliation measure considered in the Senate. Under the rule, extraneous matter includes, among other things specified in the act, any provision that has no direct budgetary effect or that increases the deficit (or reduces the surplus) in a fiscal year beyond those covered in the reconciliation measure.

Continuing Appropriations Act: An appropriations act that provides stop-gap (or full-year) funding for agencies that have not received regular appropriations. (Also referred to as a continuing resolution.) Cost Estimate: An estimate of the impact of legislation on revenues, spending, or both, generally as reported by a House or Senate committee or a conference committee; the 1974 Congressional Budget Act requires the Congressional Budget Office to prepare cost estimates on all public bills. Credit Authority: Authority to incur direct loan obligations or make loan guarantee commitments. Deferral: Action or inaction that temporarily withholds, delays, or effectively precludes the obligation or expenditure of budget authority. Direct Spending: Spending controlled outside of annual appropriations acts, and specifically including the Food Stamp program; also referred to as mandatory spending.

Discretionary Spending: Spending provided in, and controlled by, annual appropriations acts. Earmark: For expenditures, an amount set aside within an appropriation account for a specified purpose. Entitlement Authority: Law that obligates the federal government to make payments to eligible persons, businesses, or governments. Fiscal Year: The period from October 1 through September 30; fiscal year 2008 began October 1, 2007, and ended September 30, 2008. Impoundment: Action or inaction by an executive official that delays or precludes the obligation or expenditure of budget authority. Mandatory Spending: See Direct Spending. Obligation: A binding agreement that requires payment. Outlays: Payments to liquidate obligations.

• Financial Services and General Government PAYGO (Pay-As-You-Go): Process by which direct spending increases or revenue decreases must be offset so that the deficit is not increased or the surplus reduced. A statutory PAYGO requirement was in effect from 1991 through 2002; the House and Senate each have their own PAYGO rules. Reconciliation: Process by which Congress changes existing laws to conform revenue and spending levels to the levels set in a budget resolution. Regular Appropriations Act: An appropriations act that provides budget authority for the next fiscal year. Reprogramming: Shifting funds from one program to another in the same appropriations account. Rescission: Cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. Revenues: Income from individual and corporate income taxes, social insurance taxes, excise taxes, fees, tariffs, and other sources collected under the sovereign powers of the federal government.

Scorekeeping: Process for tracking and reporting on the status of congressional budgetary actions affecting budget authority, outlays, revenues, and the surplus or deficit. Supplemental Appropriations Act: An appropriations act that provides additional budget authority during the current year when the regular appropriation is insufficient. Tax Expenditure: Loss of revenue attributable to an exemption, deduction, preference, or other exclusion under federal tax law. Transfer: Shift of budgetary resources from one appropriation account to another, as authorized by law. Views and Estimates: Annual report of each House and Senate committee on budgetary matters within its jurisdiction.

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Execution of Federal Budget* • Agencies submit apportionment requests to OMB for each budget account. • OMB apportions (either approving or modifying apportionment requests) available funds to agencies by time period, program, project, or activity. • Agencies make allotments to lower-level units, incur obligations, make outlays, and request supplemental appropriations, if necessary, to carry out programs, projects, and activities. • Agencies record obligations and outlays pursuant to administrative control of funds procedures, report to Treasury, and prepare financial statements. • President may submit supplemental appropriations request to Congress. • President may propose impoundments (e.g., deferrals or rescissions) to Congress.

House votes on conference reports.

Conference committees resolve differences between House and Senate versions of the appropriations measures.

Senate Appropriations Committee and subcommittees mark up and report separate appropriations measures.

§ 9.82

Winter • Agencies may appeal decisions on budget requests to OMB director and in some cases directly to the president. • Agencies prepare and OMB reviews budget justification material that is presented to the responsible appropriations subcommittees during the congressional phase of the federal budget process.

June–September

Budget resolution spending levels are allocated to committees having jurisdiction over spending legislation. Allocations, referred to as 302(a) allocations, are printed in joint explanatory statement accompanying the conference report on the budget resolution.

Senate floor votes on conference report on budget resolution.

Appropriations process

Summer • OMB issues Circular A-11, providing detailed instructions for submitting budget data and materials. • Agencies submit budget requests to OMB.

Congress implements budget resolution policies by adopting: (1) appropriations measures; (2) individual mandatory spending and revenue legislation; and (3) reconciliation legislation (if required).

House floor votes on conference report on budget resolution.

Conference committee resolves differences between House and Senate versions of budget resolution.

Spring • Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issues planning guidance to executive agencies. • Agencies begin development of budget requests.

May

Congress agrees to concurrent resolution on the budget.

House committees submit views and estimates to House Budget Committee.

Senate committees submit views and estimates to Senate Budget Committee.

During calendar year prior to year in which the fiscal year begins:

• OMB staff reviews agency budget requests in relation to president’s priorities, program performance, and budget constraints. • President, based on recommendations by the OMB director, makes decisions on agency budget requests. Commonly referred to as the “passback,” OMB informs agencies of decisions on budget requests.

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• Homeland Security • Interior, Environment, and Related Agencies • Labor, Health and Human Services, Education, and Related Agencies • Legislative Branch • Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies • State, Foreign Operations, and Related Programs • Transportation, and Housing and Urban Development, and Related Agencies

Course materials include The Federal Budget by Allen Schick, and the “Congressional Operations Poster.”

COURSES Advanced Legislative Strategies This advanced three-day course builds on the skills of those who have already learned the legislative process and basic congressional operations. In this course, participants learn how to develop high-level strategies and tactics to help educate Congress and influence legislation. Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: Political Savvy • Financial Management Influencing • Strategic Thinking

Rave Reviews “Quality of presenters is unrivaled. Congressional Deskbook is priceless. Another outstanding course by TheCapitol.Net.” Attorney/Analyst, FAA

Topics

“Indispensable!”

Day One • How Knowing the Procedures Enables the Formulation of Strategies and Tactics and Ultimately Influences Congressional Action • The Committee System and Committee Markups • The House Rules Committee: Gatekeeper to the Floor • Major Legislation on the House Floor and the Amending Process • Mastering Legislative Procedures: A Member’s Perspective

Partner, Patton Boggs

Day Two • The Dynamics of the U.S. Senate • Scheduling and Calling Up Bills on the Senate Floor • Senate Floor Procedures • Amending Legislation on the Senate Floor • The Role of the Conference Committee in the Legislative Process • The Conference Committee in Action Day Three • Congressional Floor Strategies and Tactics • Strategies and Tactics You Can Use to Create Results for Your Organization • Influencing the Appropriations Process; Earmarks

Time and Dates 9:00 am to 4:00 pm all 3 days • August 5-7, 2009 • December 9-11, 2009

“Will improve my ability to provide informative updates on legislation and floor action affecting my organization.” Congressional Affairs Specialist, Dept. of Navy

Related Training: • Capitol Hill Workshop • Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process • Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments • How to Research and Compile Legislative Histories • How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents: Going Beyond Thomas

1.6 Approved for 1.6 CEU credits from George Mason University. Congressional

Deskbook The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress TRAINING EDITION NOT FOR RESALE For use in select courses offered by TheCapitol.Net

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Lobbyist (12 year’s experience)

CEU

Legislative Series

See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

“Will be a more proficient lobbyist.”

Michael L. Koempel Judy Schneider

Course materials include the Training Edition of the Congressional Deskbook and a course manual of over 100 pages.

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Rave Reviews “One of the best courses I’ve taken under government sponsorship.” Program Director, FAA

“Great and insightful presentations. Wonderful workshop! Thanks for attention to details.” Chief of Contracting, U.S. Air Force

“Understanding the ‘players’ and the processes used by Congress will help our staff improve our responses to Congress on our programs.” “Excellent choice of presenters. Would recommend this workshop to anybody interested in learning how Washington really works.” Program Manager, FAA

“What an outstanding 3 days! A wonderful use of my time. All aspects of this program were useful.” Director, Public Affairs, Fortune 500 company

Capitol Hill Workshop Politics, Policy, and Process Congressional decision-making is driven by politics, policy and process. In this engaging workshop, Washington-based experts discuss the 3 P’s and help you understand the complete policymaking process. You’ll leave with a solid understanding of: • Congressional operations and the legislative process • How public and foreign policy become law • Congressional politics and leadership • Congressional budgeting today • The role of OMB in the legislative process • Effective communication with Congress • How the media covers the Hill • Current campaign and election trends • How members of Congress advance their legislative, public policy and political agendas • How personal and committee staff work • How you can build win/win relationships with staffers This course is designed for GS-12 and above, military officers, supervisory personnel, and Leadership Development participants, to meet these Leadership Competencies: Strategic Vision, Planning and Quality • Identifying/Integrating Key Issues • Setting Work Priorities • Balancing National/Local Interests • Problem Anticipation/Adjustment • Managing Budgetary Processes • Senior Level Communication

Time and Dates 8:30 am to 4:00 pm all 3 days • September 23-25, 2009 • November 18-20, 2009 • March 3-5, 2010* See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

Registration Fee: $1295

1.7 CEU

Approved for 1.7 CEU credits from George Mason University. Legislative Series

Congressional

Legislative Series

Congressional Directory 111th Congress 1st Session/2009

Deskbook The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress TRAINING EDITION NOT FOR RESALE For use in select courses offered by TheCapitol.Net

Michael L. Koempel Judy Schneider

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Workshop materials include the Training Edition of the Congressional Deskbook, and the then-available Congressional Directory.

COURSES Capitol Hill Workshop Sample Agenda Day One 8:30 9:45 10:00 12:00 1:15 2:30 4:00

The Dynamics of Congress Break Today’s Legislative Process and Congressional Operations Networking Lunch Politics and Leadership in the Current Congress Public Policy and Foreign Policy Making in Congress and in Washington Day One Concludes

Day Two 8:15 8:30 11:30 12:30 1:30 1:45 2:45 3:00 4:00

Welcome and Directions Attend Congressional Hearings Networking Lunch Influencing Washington: Communicating Effectively with Congress Break Presidential-Congressional Relations Break Campaign and Election Trends and Election Update Day Two Concludes

Day Three 8:30 9:30 9:40 10:30 10:45

Congressional Budgeting Today Break Congressional Budgeting Today (continued) Break How the Media Covers Washington: The White House, Capitol Hill, and the Pentagon 11:55 Networking Lunch 1:00 A Member’s Perspective on Politics and Policy 2:10 Break 2:20 The Work of Personal and Committee Staff 4:00 Complete Evaluations and Workshop Concludes

Course URL and secure online registration: thecapitol.net/chw.htm or CapitolHillWorkshop.com

Rave Reviews “Excellent course. Every Federal Manager should take it.” Deputy Director, Office of Competitive Sourcing Acquisition, FAA

“I was able to get ‘real-world’ insight into the actual operations of Congress. It was awesome.” Group Manager, Government Agency

“Taught me how to communicate effectively with House and Senate members.” Workshop Attendee, Navy Sea Systems

“What an extraordinary group of [faculty]. All were extremely dynamic.” Senior Administrator, Lawrence Livermore National Laboratory

Related Training: • Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments • How to Research and Compile Legislative Histories • Strategies for Working with Congress • How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents: Going Beyond Thomas • Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations • Update on the 111th Congress, 2010

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Rave Reviews “I would encourage people with the same work experience [5 years] to attend this program. It has enhanced my understanding, cleared confusion, and dusted off previous knowledge.” Manager, Food Distributors International

“Would recommend to someone with little or no previous congressional experience.” Program Analyst, DEA

Congress in a Nutshell Understanding Congress Our Washington insiders provide an exceptional overview of the process, the leadership and the politics of Congress for those who need to know more than the basics about the legislative branch. This course explores: • The constitutional powers granted to Congress • Legislative branch structure • House and Senate formal and informal leadership • How power politics play in the hallways and cloakrooms • How a bill becomes law from introduction and referral of legislation through presidential action Our basic congressional primer is an intensive half-day session covering the House and Senate, their differences, congressional leadership and more. This class is an excellent introduction to Congress for anyone new to government affairs or needing a refresher.

“An incoming budget analyst should be required to take this.”

Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: External Awareness • Strategic Thinking • Political Savvy

Program Analyst, Budget Division, National Science Foundation

Agenda

“Excellent overview of the government and the legislative process.” Workshop Attendee, Sandia National Laboratories

9:00 10:00 10:10 11:40 11:50 1:00

Introduction to Congress and Capitol Hill Break The Path of Legislation Break Politics and Leadership in Congress Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

Related Training: • Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process • Capitol Hill Workshop • How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents: Going Beyond Thomas • Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations

Time and Dates 9:00 am to 1:00 pm • September 16, 2009 • December 2, 2009 • February 10, 2010 See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

.4 CEU

Approved for .4 CEU credits from George Mason University. Legislative Series

Congressional

Deskbook The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress

Course materials include Chapter 8 from the Congressional Deskbook.

TRAINING EDITION NOT FOR RESALE For use in select courses offered by TheCapitol.Net

Michael L. Koempel Judy Schneider

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COURSES Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process Do you need to understand, or train others in, how a bill becomes law, basic congressional operations, the amendment tree or where in the legislative and public policy process you can have an impact? Do you have questions about Capitol Hill dynamics that no one can answer (or that you’re too afraid to ask)? If your job requires you to understand and follow legislation, or if you’re new to government affairs, here's your chance to get up to speed in one information-packed day. This seminar provides an in-depth examination of congressional operations, House and Senate legislative procedures, the work of committees, floor procedures, reconciliation of differences between houses and presidential action. Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: External Awareness • Strategic Thinking Accountability • Partnering • Political Savvy

Agenda 9:00 Overview of the Legislative Process 10:10 Introduction and Referral of Legislation 10:40 The Work of Committees: Hearings, Markups and Committee Reports 12:00 Networking Lunch 1:00 How the Senate Schedules and Votes on Legislation; How Legislation Gets to the House Floor and House Floor Procedures 2:45 Reconciling Differences between the House and Senate; Presidential Action 4:30 Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

Rave Reviews “Highly recommended.” Workshop Attendee, Office of the Secretary of the Navy

“Perfect balance of basic historical background and complex procedural info. Strongly recommend.” Public Affairs Specialist, Office of Justice Programs

“Tons of info. Very good program.” Manager State Government Affairs, Eastman Kodak Co.

“I have tried to learn this info by watching C-SPAN and reading, but this class is what I needed to bring it all together.” “Very helpful seminar—useful for anyone trying to make sense of the US legislative process. Thanks!!” Vice President of Public Affairs, WesCorp

Related Training: Time and Dates 9:00 am to 4:30 pm • September 17, 2009 • December 3, 2009 • February 11, 2010 See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

.6 CEU

Approved for .6 CEU credits from George Mason University. Legislative Series

Congressional

Deskbook The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress

Course materials include the Training Edition of the Congressional Deskbook.

TRAINING EDITION NOT FOR RESALE For use in select courses offered by TheCapitol.Net

Michael L. Koempel Judy Schneider

Registration Fee: $595 To register, fax or mail completed registration form on inside back cover, or online.

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• Capitol Hill Workshop • Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments • How to Research and Compile Legislative Histories • How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents: Going Beyond Thomas • Congress in a Nutshell • Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations

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Related Training: • Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing • Effective Executive Briefings • Media Relations for Public Affairs Professionals • Advanced Media Relations • Speechwriting: Preparing Speeches and Oral Presentations • Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony

Congressional Oversight and Investigation As an agency official or member of the private sector, you need to be prepared when your organization is investigated. This course teaches both agency and private sector employees how congressional investigations are conducted. We’ll discuss what powers and tools Congress has at its disposal and how you can strategize and prepare a response. You’ll learn about key hearing dynamics and best practice ways to prepare witnesses. This program covers: • Congress’s legal authority to conduct oversight • Inspectors general and GAO roles • Total response package preparation • Press ramifications, response and management • Witness preparation for congressional hearings Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: External Awareness • Influencing Written Communication • Political Savvy

Agenda

1:15

The Role of Congressional Oversight What Does This Letter Mean—Are They Investigating Us? Strategic Plan for Response and Actions to be Taken Are They Entitled to this Information? Should We Hold Anything Back? Press Ramifications The Hearing Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

Time and Date 8:30 am to 1:15 pm • October 27, 2009 See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

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.4 CEU

Approved for .4 CEU credits from George Mason University. COMMUNICATION SERIES

8:30 9:30 10:15 11:45

Course materials include Common Sense Rules of Advocacy for Lawyers, Common Sense by Keith Evans. Rules of Advocacy Keith Evans

for Lawyers

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COURSES The Defense Budget

Related Training:

Held each year in late February, this course concentrates on the President’s new fiscal year defense budget proposal and how Congress responds to it. Experienced faculty members explore and study key documents, charts and graphs, budget allocations and projections provided in this budget.

• The President’s Budget • Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations • Advanced Federal Budget Process • Update on the 111th Congress, 2010

The defense budget request is carefully analyzed, focusing on winners and losers, DoD’s budget authority by title, weapons systems, budget by service, military transformation and Congress’s response. Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: Financial Management • Strategic Thinking • Accountability Decisiveness • Entrepreneurship • Financial Management Political Savvy

Agenda 8:30 9:30 9:45

Appropriations and Authorizations in a Nutshell Break Analysis of the President’s Defense Budget Request • Winners and Losers • Breakdown of DoD’s budget authority by title 11:00 Break 11:15 Analysis of the President’s Defense Budget Request (continued) • Weapons Systems • Budget by Service 12:30 Networking Lunch 1:45 Military Transformation 2:45 Break 3:00 Congressional Response and How to Protect Your Programs’ Appropriations 4:15 Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

Time and Dates 8:30 am to 4:15 pm • February 26, 2010 See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

.6 CEU

Approved for .6 CEU credits from George Mason University. Course materials included.

Registration Fee: $595 To register, fax or mail completed registration form on inside back cover, or online.

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Rave Reviews “Even for individuals involved in legislation on a daily basis, this program has something for everyone.” Associate Director, American College of Cardiology

“Will directly aid in my legislative drafting skills.” Deputy Director, Legislative Reference Service, DoD

“Excellent! Really enjoyed the practical exercises. Very helpful, excellent instruction.” “We have been on the fringe of legislative drafting. This will help us move into this arena effectively.” Director of Federal Affairs, HIMSS

“Have a much better understanding of presenting alternatives to proposed legislation. The materials are wonderful.”

Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments A Hands-on How to Program This course helps anyone draft and revise bills and amendments, with lessons especially useful to those who prepare reports, legislation and other documents. In this course, instructors explain the role of the OMB, examining various formats and exploring ways to choose the most appropriate one for your issue. We discuss how to: • Define your audience and broaden your measure’s appeal • Assess existing law and policy objectives before putting pen to paper • Structure bills and amendments to streamline the drafting process • Comply with the U.S. Code rules of construction, style, grammar and punctuation guide • Use drafting styles that work in your favor • Apply drafting language to your ideas and goals via hands-on exercises Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: Influencing/Negotiating • Strategic Thinking Written Communication

Agenda 9:00 11:15 12:00 1:00 2:10 2:25 3:10 4:10 4:30

Preparing to Put Pen to Paper Organization and Structural Guidelines Networking Lunch Drafting “Rules,” Style and Practical Tips OMB Approval and Transmittal Processes for Federal Agencies Mini-Practicum Legislative Drafting Practicum: Putting Your Skills to the Test Insights, Observations and Suggestions Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

Related Training: • Writing to Persuade • Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process • Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing • How to Research and Compile Legislative Histories • How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents: Going Beyond Thomas

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Time and Dates 9:00 am to 4:30 pm • July 29, 2009 • July 21, 2010

.6 CEU

Approved for .6 CEU credits from George Mason University. Legislative Series

See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

Registration Fee: $595 To register, fax or mail completed registration form on inside back cover, or online.

Legislative Drafter’s Deskbook A Practical Guide

By Tobias A. Dorsey

Course materials include the Training Edition of the Legislative Drafter’s Deskbook, by Tobias A. Dorsey, and other course materials.

Course URL and secure online registration: thecapitol.net/defla.htm or DraftingLegislation.com

COURSES Effective Executive Briefings The Art of Persuasion This course provides an in-depth overview of briefing preparation including research, audience analysis and the key components of a sound argument. Students receive a briefings worksheet providing structure to improve oral delivery. Students also gain professional persuasion tips that focus on both verbal and nonverbal communication techniques. Learn how to effectively manage Q&A sessions and use visual aids to maximize impact.

Related Training: • Writing to Persuade • Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing • Media Relations for Public Affairs Professionals • Advanced Media Relations • Speechwriting: Preparing Speeches and Oral Presentations • Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony

Some participants will deliver a short mock briefing and Q&A session, while the instructor discusses ways to build on presentation strengths and improve weaknesses. This course strengthens skills in the art of persuasion and practical presentation, ideal for GS 9+ through SES levels. It is designed to meet the executive core qualification, building coalitions/ communications, by instructing students in ways to explain, advocate and present facts and ideas in a convincing matter. Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: Influencing • Interpersonal Skills • Political Savvy Strategic Thinking • Written Communication • Resilience

Agenda 8:30 9:30

Briefing Preparation Drafting and Delivering Also see Briefings Writing to Persuade 10:15 Drafting and Delivering page 22. Briefings (continued) 11:30 Question and Answer Techniques 12:15 Networking Lunch 1:15 Keys to Success and Simulated Briefing Exercise 4:30 Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

8:30 am to 4:30 pm • October 23, 2009 See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

Registration Fee: $495 To register, fax or mail completed registration form on inside back cover, or online.

.7 CEU

Approved for .7 CEU credits from George Mason University. COMMUNICATION SERIES

Time and Date

Course materials include Common Sense Rules of Advocacy for Lawyers, Common Sense by Keith Evans. Rules of Advocacy Keith Evans

for Lawyers

Course URL and secure online registration: thecapitol.net/eeb.htm or EffectiveExecutiveBriefings.com

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Rave Reviews “I can look at documents and have a better understanding of what they mean and how to deal with them. They don’t seem so much like Greek.” Congressional Researcher, Litton Industries

“The reference materials alone are worth the trip to DC!” “Outstanding insight and essential practical advice on how to effectively navigate through the sometimes overwhelming myriad of congressional documents.” Senate Fellow, U.S. Coast Guard

“Picked up lots of new info, also developed new ideas. Lots of new web sites to review.” Legislative Research Specialist, USDA

Related Training: • Advanced Legislative Procedure • Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process • How to Research and Compile Legislative Histories • Research Tools and Techniques: Refining Your Online and Offline Searches • Congress in a Nutshell

How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents Going Beyond Thomas Are you responsible for finding legislative documents? Do you know which online resources are most useful for your particular task? Do you need to know alternative methods for monitoring legislative changes and ways to better utilize your resources (saving time in the process)? This course helps students: • Quickly locate and use online and print congressional documents corresponding to each step in the legislative process • Effectively track, monitor or research legislation • Research and analyze legislative history • Delve beyond monitoring legislation in the news and track real-time progress in Congress You’ll learn different types and versions of bills, committee and conference reports, and leadership documents. Students also find out about The Congressional Record, Congress’s official activity account. Learn about legislation tracking, monitoring and the complexities of how a bill becomes a law.

WiFi

WiFi Classroom: You will have a “hands-on” opportunity

to follow our faculty and navigate the Internet with one of our laptop computers (first 20 registrants to sign in at program). CLASSROOM

Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: External Awareness • Technology Management

Agenda 9:00 10:10 10:45 12:00 1:00

Overview of Congressional Documents Committee Documents Leadership Documents and Legislative Advisories Research Tools, Search Tips, and Web Sites Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

Time and Dates 9:00 am to 1:00 pm • September 15, 2009 • December 4, 2009 See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

Registration Fee: $395

.4 CEU

Approved for .4 CEU credits from George Mason University. Includes extensive course manual of more than 225 pages, including material from the Training Edition of the Congressional Deskbook.

To register, fax or mail completed registration form on inside back cover, or online.

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thecapitol.net/tml.htm or TrackingLegislation.com

COURSES Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony You know your issue better than anyone else. This course gives you the information and confidence necessary to effectively present your case to Congress. Our experienced faculty explores all aspects of testimony preparation including research, persuasion and the proper structure of both written and oral testimony. Participants learn delivery and listening techniques, ways to deal with anxiety and best practice techniques for addressing both Q&A sessions and challenging situations. This course provides ample time to discuss concerns with faculty members while helping participants feel at-ease as they prepare testimony or actually deliver testimony on the Hill. Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: External Awareness • Political Savvy • Influencing Written Communication

Agenda 9:00 10:00 10:10 11:20 11:30 12:15 1:30 2:30 2:45 4:30

The Committee Hearing Environment Break Congressional Hearings: A Staff Perspective Break Testimony Preparation and Rehearsal Lunch Testimony Delivery and Rehearsal Break Examples of Effective and Non-effective Testimony and Question-and-Answer Techniques Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

Time and Dates 9:00 am to 4:30 pm • July 30, 2009 • July 22, 2010

Rave Reviews “This is one of the best public communication seminars I’ve ever attended.” “Would encourage people to do this earlier in their career when they start writing testimony. All sessions very useful! Great course!” “This will be extremely helpful in prepping and calming firsttime witnesses and in drafting oral testimony. I especially appreciated the research tips.” Policy Analyst, federal agency

“The course is good for people who do lots of presentations as well as congressional testimony. Well done!” “Good, practical advice and insights on how to prepare and deliver testimony to Congress. Practical and worthwhile.”

Related Training:

.6 CEU

Approved for .6 CEU credits from George Mason University. Course materials included.

See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

Registration Fee: $595 To register, fax or mail completed registration form on inside back cover, or online.

Course URL and secure online registration: thecapitol.net/testify.htm or CongressionalTestimony.com

• Writing to Persuade • Media Relations for Public Affairs Professionals • Advanced Media Relations • Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing • Effective Executive Briefings • Speechwriting: Preparing Speeches and Oral Presentations

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Related Training: • The Defense Budget • Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations • Advanced Federal Budget Process • Update on the 111th Congress, 2010

The President’s Budget This course, held each year in mid-February, focuses on the President’s next fiscal year budget proposal released in early February. Instructors discuss how Congress will respond to it, referring to released documents, charts and graphs, financial figures and projections. Attendees participate in a comprehensive overview and analysis of the President’s budget, trends, congressional response, appropriations and authorizations process reviews. Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: External Awareness • Strategic Thinking Financial Management • Political Savvy

Agenda 8:30 10:00 10:15 11:15 11:30 12:30 1:45 3:00 3:15 4:15

Appropriations and Authorizations in a Nutshell Break Overview of the President’s Budget Break Analysis of the Budget Submission Networking Lunch Analysis (continued) Break Congressional Response Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

Time and Dates 8:30 am to 4:15 pm • February 23, 2010 See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

.6 CEU

Approved for .6 CEU credits from George Mason University. Includes more than 75 pages of charts and documentation of the budget process.

Registration Fee: $595 To register, fax or mail completed registration form on inside back cover, or online.

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thecapitol.net/pb.htm or PresidentsBudget.com

COURSES Research Tools and Techniques Refining Your Online and Offline Searches What to do when you’re told “Find out about this!” Are you among the 80 percent of professionals who haven’t received research skills training? This course helps anyone responsible for researching at any Washington-area organization, whether an agency, association, business, elected official or nonprofit. Our introductory course is designed for anyone who wants to improve their online and offline searches. You’ll gain: • An overview of online searching, telephone and email research • A review of legislative, judicial, regulatory, factual and international research • A review of public and private information sources

WiFi Classroom: You will have a “hands-on” opportunity

WiFi to follow our faculty and navigate the Internet with one of CLASSROOM

our laptop computers (first 20 registrants to sign in at program). Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: External Awareness • Technology Management

Agenda 9:00 10:20 10:30 11:30 12:30 1:30 2:30 2:40 3:30 4:00

Search Techniques: Going Beyond Google Break Federal Legislative Sources Courts and Judicial Sources Lunch on your own Federal Agencies, Administrative and Regulatory Sources Break Identifying Information Sources; People Interviewing Tips Review of Online Search Tips, and Q&A Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

Time and Date 9:00 am to 4:00 pm • December 15, 2009 See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

Registration Fee: $395 To register, fax or mail completed registration form on inside back cover, or online.

.6 CEU

Approved for .6 CEU credits from George Mason University. Research Skills Series

Real World Research Skills

Rave Reviews “I learned some really great techniques and tips today.” Public Policy Manager, United Health Care

“[This program will] help me manage the massive amounts of info that I receive by giving me tools to be more efficient. Exposed me to resources that I didn’t know about and gave me lots of ideas on how to be more efficient and better organized. I will always come back to TheCapitol.Net and encourage my colleagues to do so.” Senior Policy Associate, National Recreation and Park Association

“Provides additional avenues to information and new ways to use the web more effectively.” Research Analyst, National Marine Manufacturers Association

Related Training: • Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process • How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents: Going Beyond Thomas • How to Research and Compile Legislative Histories • Congress in a Nutshell

Includes Real World Research Skills by Peggy Garvin.

An Introduction to Factual, International, Judicial, Legislative, and Regulatory Research

Second Edition By Peggy Garvin

Course URL and secure online registration: thecapitol.net/rs.htm or WashingtonResearchSkills.com

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Rave Reviews “Wonderful— far exceeded expectations— offered practical, solid work suggestions/tools.” Public Affairs Specialist, federal agency

“It gave me the tools/info I had been missing in speechwriting. Gave me confidence.” “Excellent presentation. Effectively answered questions and used real-world examples.” Public Affairs Specialist, federal agency

Related Training: • Writing to Persuade • Media Relations for Public Affairs Professionals • Advanced Media Relations • Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing • Effective Executive Briefings • Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony • Crisis Communications Training • Public Affairs and the Internet: Advanced Techniques and Strategies

Speechwriting: Preparing Speeches and Oral Presentations Get expert guidance on writing speeches and preparing oral presentations. This course shows you how to prepare for and draft an effective speech, focusing on organization, sequence, support and style. Attendees also get tips and guidance from a professional speechwriter. Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: Influencing • Political Savvy • Strategic Thinking Written Communication

Topics 8:30

Preparation • Audience Analysis • Setting • Topic 9:30 Break 9:45 Preparation (continued) 10:15 Drafting the Speech • Introduction • Body 12:15 Networking Lunch Also see 1:30 Speech Construction Methods Writing to Persuade page 22. 1:45 Conclusion 2:15 Break 2:30 Handling Questions and Answers 3:00 Delivery Techniques 3:30 Tips for the Speechwriter 4:00 Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

Time and Dates 8:30 am to 4:00 pm • October 16, 2009 See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

.6 CEU

Approved for .6 CEU credits from George Mason University. Course materials included.

Registration Fee: $495 To register, fax or mail completed registration form on inside back cover, or online.

Course URL and secure online registration:

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thecapitol.net/speech.htm or PreparingSpeeches.com

COURSES Strategies for Working with Congress Effective Communication and Advocacy on Capitol Hill Congressional staff aren’t just your way through a member’s door; they are the door. How do you get results from these vital, behindthe-scenes individuals? This course helps you: • Understand the dos and don’ts for developing relations with congressional offices • Learn the differences between personal and committee staff • Schedule, prepare for and effectively conduct congressional meetings • Understand common mistakes that will alienate both staff and members • Learn how to write a “one pager” Students learn from a former Member of Congress and find out what tools help entice staff to your side. Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: External Awareness • Strategic Thinking • Customer Service Partnering • Political Savvy • Written Communication

10:30 10:45 11:45 12:00 1:00

Tools and Techniques for Communicating Effectively with Capitol Hill Break Communicating with Congress and Staff: A Member’s Perspective Break The Work of Personal and Committee Staff Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

Time and Dates 9:00 am to 1:00 pm • September 11, 2009 • February 18, 2010

Registration Fee: $395

Congressional Affairs staffer

“Good pointers on how to interact with Capitol Hill staff in a productive manner.” “Reinforces experience [10 years working with Congress] and education I have. On target.” “Information very useful and it will greatly improve my ability to establish and maintain relationships with staff.”

Related Training: • Media Relations for Public Affairs Professionals • Advanced Media Relations • Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing • Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony • Public Affairs and the Internet: Advanced Techniques and Strategies

.4 CEU

Approved for .4 CEU credits from George Mason University. Winning Strategies, Recommendations, Resources, Ethics and Ongoing Compliance for Lobbyists and Washington Advocates:

See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

“I work constantly with congressional staffs and I obtained great tips.”

Public Policy Fellow, American Psychological Association

Agenda 9:00

Rave Reviews

The Best of Everything Lobbying and Washington Advocacy

Lobbying and Advocacy

Workshop materials include the Training Edition of Lobbying and Advocacy and course manual.

Deanna R. Gelak TRAINING EDITION Not for Resale

To register, fax or mail completed registration form on inside back cover, or online.

Course URL and secure online registration: thecapitol.net/wccs.htm or CongressionalStaff.com

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Rave Reviews “All employees working with legislation would gain keen knowledge in the budget process.” Unemployment Insurance Program Specialist, Employment and Training Administration, Dept. of Labor

“Anyone wanting to be current on the budget process should take this program.” “All managers/ supervisors should know this [budget] process.” Director, National Institute of Postsecondary Education

“[Faculty] enthusiastic, experienced and encouraging. Also very effective at bringing audience members into discussion.” “Good refresher into process of budget enactment including reason for and behind process changes.” Workshop Attendee, General Dynamics Corporation

Related Training: • Advanced Federal Budget Process: Integrating Performance and the Budget • The President’s Budget • The Defense Budget

Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations Federal Budgeting in the Age of Deficits Who has the most to gain in the budgeting process? Where are you most effective? Where does your power lie in the budget process? This engaging course explores basic congressional budget process concepts along with key players, their roles and relationships. Learn about discretionary and mandatory spending, the budget resolution and reconciliation process. Students also learn about the relationship of authorization and appropriations legislation. Hear real, modern-day examples that illustrate the process, and gain ample time to discuss concerns and roadblocks encountered with the budget process. This course covers: • The big picture of federal budgeting and spending • The crucial difference between authorizations and appropriations • What to expect and when in the budget process • The relationship between appropriations and the budget resolution • Using Internet resources to track and research congressional budget action Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: Financial Management

Agenda 8:30 10:00 11:10 12:10 1:10 3:40 4:10

Budgeting for Surpluses and Deficits The Congressional Budget Process Authorizations Networking Lunch Appropriations Internet Resources for Researching Congressional Budgeting; Case Studies Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

Time and Dates 8:30 am to 4:10 pm • September 9, 2009 • December 1, 2009 • February 23, 2010— The President’s Budget • February 26, 2010 —The Defense Budget

.6 CEU

Approved for .6 CEU credits from George Mason University. Includes more than 75 pages of charts and documentation of the budget process.

See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

Registration Fee: $595 To register, fax or mail completed registration form on inside back cover, or online.

Course URL and secure online registration:

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thecapitol.net/ucba.htm or CongressionalBudgeting.com

COURSES Rave Reviews

Understanding the Regulatory Process Working with Federal Regulatory Agencies We’ll show you exactly how the regulatory process works along with strategies and tactics that can help you work with federal regulatory agencies successfully and productively. Learn the types of rules, what triggers rulemaking, and rulemaking procedures. Get an overview of the major regulatory agencies and the issues they currently face. You’ll also find out how you can influence the exercise of regulatory power. We’ll then show you how to use scientific, economic and programmatic data effectively to support your position. Then, instructors provide guidance on using the Internet to track current and potential regulations or conduct regulatory research. Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: External Awareness • Political Savvy • Technical Credibility

Agenda 9:00 9:30 10:15 10:30 11:15 12:15 1:15 2:15 2:30 3:30 3:35 4:05

Time and Date

See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

Registration Fee: $595

“[This course will help me in] understanding the points in the system where intervention is possible and most likely to be effective.” Counsellor (Trade Policy), Canadian Embassy

“Will help me better communicate with those in my agency that are directly involved in regulatory process.”

Related Training: • Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments • Research Tools and Techniques: Refining Your Online and Offline Searches

.6 CEU

Approved for .6 CEU credits from George Mason University. The Federal Regulatory Process By Kenneth Ackerman* Authorization

Development

Public Comment

Internal Prior Review

Agency Finalization

Implementation/ Challenge in Court

Review by Congress

Regulatory Players:

Special Procedures: Court Hears Case from “Aggrieved Party”

1 The Agencies: Each organizational unit of the United States government except Congress, the cou ts, the governments of the District of Columbia o territories and possessions, the military, and other offices specifically exempted.

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Federal Courts

2 Federal Register: The official daily publication

Finds Final Rule Defective

Generally, courts will not intervene until “final agency action.”

fo the federal regulatory process, it contains full texts of all p oposed and final rules, agency notices and agendas, meeting announcements, and similar items. Gene ally, publication in the Fede al Register c eates a legal p esumption that the public has been notified on any regulatory matter.

Range of Remedies includes staying or setting aside the rule

3 Independent Agencies: Cong ess has chosen to insulate certain agencies from political influence, because their work involves sensitive judgments that affect individual people, businesses, o industries. While required to follow notice-andcomment rule-making procedures, these agencies make decisions independently from the White House o OMB. Their independence is protected through legal devices such as (a) decision-making by multimembe commissions, (b) political balance among membe s, (c) officials removable only for cause. They include: the Boa d of Governors of the Federal Rese ve System; the Commodity Futures Trading Commission; the Consumer Product Safety Commission; the Fede al Communications Commission; the Fede al Deposit Insurance Corporation; the Fede al Energy Regulatory Commission; the Fede al Housing Finance Board; the Fede al Maritime Commission; the Fede al Trade Commission; the Mine Enforcement Safety and Health Review Commission; the National Labor Relations Board; the Nuclea Regulatory Commission; the Occupational Safety and Health Review Commission; the Postal Rate Commission; the Secu ities and Exchange Commission; and others specified by statute.

4 Office of Management and Budget:

Final Rule Supported

Congress

Glossary:

Congress by Statute: • Creates Agency • Authorizes Agency to Act • Oversees Regulatory Process

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House and Senate Review Major Rules

No Rev. of Disapproval is adopted within deadlines

Determines if “Significant” EO 12688

of general applicability and future effect intended to have the force and effect of law. However, rules involving (a) military or foreign functions of the United States or (b) matters relating to internal agency functions such as management, personnel, loans, g ants, o cont acts a e generally exempt from the fo mal notice-and-comment process.

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Rule is disapproved

p ocess, created by the Congressional Review Act of 1996, allows Congress to review each new final “major” rule (defined to left) before it takes effect. Generally, the rule must wait 60 days after being submitted to the House and Senate, giving the two chambers the opportunity to pass a Joint Resolution of Disapproval (including concurrence by the p esident) to block it. Otherwise, it takes effect after the waiting period. Deadlines are adjusted in special circumstances. This p ocess in no way diminishes Congress’s power to override or annul a regulation at any time by statute, even after it has taken effect.

12 Changes and revisions: The requirement

Emergency or Interim rules: In exigent cases where good cause is found to exist, agencies can issue rules on an emergency or interim basis bypassing the normal notice and comment process. Full p ocedures, though, are generally required before an emergency or interim rule can be made permanent.

13 Internal clearances: Each agency has its own system for clearing (approving) regulatory proposals. Fo large cabinet departments containing dozens of agencies, it can be very time-consuming, requiring “sign-off” by the General Counsel, the chief financial and information officers, the Secretary, the civil rights office, and a va iety of program officials. For multihead commissions, it generally requires a majority vote of members following “sign-off” by staff offices.

Interpretive letters: Agencies often set policy th ough less formal pronouncements that can be issued without time-consuming notice-and-comment rulemaking, such as individual letters interpreting or applying their statutes.

Approves

Returns for Reconsideration

Agency Decides to Adopt Rule

Drafts Proposed Rule

Drafts Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR)— Optional

Conducts Mandatory Reviews: • Regulatory Impact 16 (”Cost-Benefit“) Analysis if “Significant” (see Executive Order EO 12688) • Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (APA sec. 603) • Unfunded Mandates Review (UMFA 1995) • Federalism Review (EO 13132) • Intergovernmental Consultation (EO 12372) • Civil Justice Review (EO 12988) • Environmental Impact Statement

a egulation can challenge it in federal court claiming, among other possible grounds, that the agency (a) was arbitrary or capricious in its action or abused its discretion, (b) exceeded its statutory authority, or (c) failed to follow required procedures. The courts, among its remedies, can hold the rule unlawful, tempo a ily block its implementation, require further fact-finding or other procedures, or set aside specific findings and conclusions.

Returns for Reconsideration

12 Internal Clearances

Drafts: • Semiannual Regulatory Agenda • Annual Regulatory Plan

Agency

compilation of all final federal regulations from all agencies, organized in titles and sections co esponding to the U.S. Code titles of their unde lying statutes. signed by the president, have mandatory effect on all executive branch agencies but do not carry the force and effect of law or regulation and “independent” agencies (defined above) are generally exempt on matte s of policy.

7 Major Rule: A final rule that OMB determines

13 Internal Clearances

12 Revises and Resubmits to OMB or Returns for Major Rewrite

Approves Package • Proposed Rule • Reg. Analysis • Reg. Flex. • Public Contact • Comment Period

Agencies encouraged to engage the public in structured dialogue or proposal

Negotiated Rulemaking: Agencies in some

12 Reviews Comments

12 Decides to Revise Significantly

Assembles Final Package • Address each Comment and Change • Final Reg. Flex. Analysis

Revises and Resubmits to OMB

Approves Final Package

Submits Major Rules to Congress

situations can negotiate rules directly with affected pubic and industry representatives under procedures of the Negotiated Rulemaking Act, 5 U.S.C. 561 et seq.

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or Returns for Major Rewrite

Non-Major, takes effect in 30 Days, or on Effective Date

Paperwork Reduction: Cong ess, through the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, has created a pa allel process under which each new information collection requirement imposed by a federal agency must undergo a separate process of public notice and comment, including separate review by OMB. For most rules, comments on the information-collection requi ement are taken simultaneously with comments on the rule itself.

15 Regulatory Agenda: The annual document developed by each agency and published in the Fede al Register listing all rules being considered fo enactment during the year.

16 Regulatory Impact (“Cost-Benefit”) Analysis:

An analysis by the agency of the costs, benefits, and other impacts of significant rules.

3 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES differ. They are exempt from review by OMB and mandatory Executive Order procedures.

to have an annual impact on the economy of at least $100 million or other significant economic effects. These ules are subject to review by Congress before taking effect.

Adopts Jt. Res. of Disapproval and President concurs within deadline, usually 60 days

Reviews: Final Package, 45 days, ±30 Day Extension

Approves

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communications to agency or OMB officials involved in the ule-making that are not on the public record and without prior notice to all parties (beyond requests for simple status reports). Generally, these contacts must be publicly disclosed or are barred.

Code of Federal Regulations: The formal

6 Executive Orders (E.O.): These orders,

is likely to (a) have an annual impact on the economy of $100 million or more, (b) adversely affect p oductivity, jobs, competition, the environment, or othe interests, (c) create inconsistencies with other agencies; or (d) raise novel legal or policy issues.

Reviews Package: Rule plus Reports 60 days, ±30 Day Extension

14 Judicial Review: Any person “aggrieved” by

5 “ex parte” contact: O al o w itten

9 Significant Rule: A ule that OMB dete mines

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Reviews for Consistency OMB Prompts Agency to Act

11 Congressional Review: This rarely used

fo public notice implies that if a proposed rule is changed fundamentally, it must be re-published to allow comment on the new approach. But courts have held that even significant changes in a proposed rule need not always trigger the need for republication, so long as the original notice alerted the public sufficiently to the possibility of later alterations, the changes are consistent with the original scheme o a logical outgrowth of comments received, or in similar situations.

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Congress can intervene at any time by statute, appropriation, or oversight.

Reviews for: • Interagency Conflict • Policy Consistency • Budget Impact

4 Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

OMB, created in 1970, is the President’s arm in the rule-making process. Formally located within the Executive Office of the President, OMB’s role is to apply gove nment-wide discipline to rule-making while implementing the president’s priorities and assu ing consistency among federal agencies. Whe e disag eements arise between OMB and agency heads, the President and the White House staff must esolve them. Independent agencies (defined above) are exempt from OMB review and approval of their proposed regulations. OMB implements its regulatory responsibilities through its Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs (OIRA).

8 Regulation (or Rule): An agency statement

To register, fax or mail completed registration form on inside back cover, or online.

Legislative Assistant, American Academy of Child & Adolescence Psychiatry

Government Agency employee

Historical Overview of the Federal Regulatory Process Overview of the Rulemaking Process Break Overview of the Rulemaking Process (continued) OMB’s Role in the Regulatory Process Networking Lunch Special Considerations for Small Businesses and Nonprofits Break Devising a Policy and Issue Management Strategy Break Internet Resources for Researching Regulations and Rulemaking/A Case Study Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

9:00 am to 4:05 pm • October 20, 2009

“Extremely useful.”

For the Public, Five Bites at the Apple:

5 Limitations on “ex parte” contacts (within red box).

A Lobby the agency. 2

Federal Register

Publishes Agenda and Plan

Publishes ANPR

Publishes Official Public Notice

B Submit public comments.

Publishes Final Rule

C Appeal to Congress. D Challenge in court.

Course materials include the Federal Regulatory Process Poster, by Ken Ackerman.

E Lobby the agency again.

Public/ Affected Industry

Public Urges (Discourages) Agency Action A

Opportunity to Submit Comments: Usually 60 Days B

10 Statute: A fo mal law passed by Congress and signed by the president (or his veto overridden). Every regulation must have a statute authorizing it—usually a b oad, umbrella grant—or it cannot stand.

Reviews Package. If dissatisfied, decides whether to: • Challenge in Court • Seek Congressional C Action • Work with Agency to Influence Implementation D

Comply with Rule— Urge Change if Needed E

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Related Training: • The President’s Budget • The Defense Budget

Update on the 111th Congress, 2010 111th Congress, 2nd Session Held in January of every even-numbered year. Our expert faculty look at the second session of the 111th Congress in terms of leadership, membership, the 2010 elections, and the anticipated legislative agenda. They will also review and analyze the major legislative initiatives and accomplishments of the first session of the 111th Congress. Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: External Awareness • Political Savvy

Agenda 9:00

Review of the First Session of the 111th Congress— Major Legislative Initiatives and Accomplishments 10:30 Break 10:45 A Look at the Leadership, Membership, 2010 Elections, and the Legislative Agenda for the Second Session 1:00 Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

Time and Date

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9:00 am to 1:00 pm • January 29, 2010 See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

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COURSES Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing How to Compose Clear and Effective Reports, Letters, Email, and Memos Do you need to improve your writing skills? This intensive one-day course helps students understand the three dimensions of professional writing: organization, format and style. In addition to reviewing and teaching specific writing techniques, our faculty show you how to: • Apply critical thinking to the writing process • Use the four keys to effective writing • Understand the five-step writing process • Develop an effective writing style Communication skills are the key to efficient and effective operations in business and government. New employees should brush-up on their basic written communication and plain English skills, while experienced professionals, burdened by the additional workload caused by downsizing and budget cuts, can also benefit from this refresher course. Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: Influencing/Negotiating • Interpersonal Skills • Political Savvy Strategic Thinking • Written Communication

Agenda 9:00 9:15

Welcome and Introductions Discussion: Critical Thinking and the Writing Process; Rediscovering Plain English 10:40 Managing the Writing Project 12:00 Lunch on your own 1:00 Creating and Using Style Guides 1:15 Writing Reports 2:40 Writing Letters, Email, Memos and Executive Summaries 3:45 Additional Resources 4:00 Complete Evaluations; Course Concludes

Time and Dates 9:00 am to 4:00 pm • November 12, 2009 • January 28, 2010 See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

Registration Fee: $295

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Rave Reviews “I called my boss during break to tell him this was a great course for clerical staff as well as professional staff in our office.” Legislative Specialist, DOL

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“Covered all materials and explained all the topics clearly.” Supervisory Paralegal Specialist, FBI

“I am glad that I took this class. This will be a benefit to me for years to come.” Legislative Analyst, Williams & Jensen

Related Training: • Writing to Persuade • Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments • Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony • Writing Congressional Correspondence

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Approved for .6 CEU credits from George Mason University. Materials include your personal copy of The Business Writer’s Handbook and a 70-plus page writing manual that includes a basic style guide.

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Related Training: • Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing • Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments • Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony

Writing to Persuade Hone Your Persuasive Writing Skills Designed for advocates, attorneys, lobbyists, public affairs professionals, and anyone who must persuade others using the written word. Do you suffer from “writer's block” when you are asked to draft a one-page document, such as a position paper, in a clear, cogent, yet persuasive manner? If your answer is “yes”, this oneday program is for you. Our instructors will give you a practical framework for persuasive writing and specific strategies for writing persuasive documents through instruction and hands-on exercises. This program will help you better write any document where you must persuade others. Leadership Competencies emphasized in this course: Influencing/Negotiating • Interpersonal Skills • Political Savvy Strategic Thinking • Written Communication

Agenda 9:00

Introduction/Frameworks • Planning the approach: Identifying your interests with your audience’s • One-pagers/Summaries • Action Alerts that Prompt Effective Letters 12:00 Lunch • White Papers • Comments • Testimony • Integrating Persuasion into Your Web Site 4:00 Complete Evaluations; Program Concludes

Time and Dates 9:00 am to 4:00 pm • November 13, 2009 See web site for course location in Washington, DC.

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Approved for .5 CEU credits from George Mason University. Course materials included.

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Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony

August 2009 3-4 5-7

Advanced Federal Budget Process Advanced Legislative Strategies

September 2009 9 11 15 16 17 23-25

Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations Strategies for Working with Congress: Effective Communication and Advocacy on Capitol Hill How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents WiFi Congress in a Nutshell: Understanding Congress Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process Capitol Hill Workshop CLASSROOM

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Speechwriting: Preparing Speeches and Oral Presentations Understanding the Regulatory Process: Working with Federal Regulatory Agencies Effective Executive Briefings Congressional Oversight and Investigation

November 2009 12 13 18-20

Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing Writing to Persuade Capitol Hill Workshop

December 2009 Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations Congress in a Nutshell: Understanding Congress Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents WiFi Advanced Federal Budget Process Advanced Legislative Strategies Research Tools and Techniques: Refining Your Online and Offline Searches CLASSROOM

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Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing Update on the 111th Congress, 2010

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Our comprehensive certificate programs support the education and career goals of public and private sector professionals. We offer two Certificate Programs: the Certificate in Congressional Operations and the Certificate in Communication and Advocacy.

Certificate in Congressional Operations Our Certificate in

Congressional Operations explores the legislative process and congressional communication. This program gives government employees, legislative affairs professionals, interest groups, law firms, NGOs, and media organizations the background needed to effectively participate in the legislative arena. Our courses help students understand the legislative process, prepare congressional testimony, draft federal legislation, research legislative histories, monitor legislation, communicate with Congress, and work with federal regulatory agencies.

Courses The program requires completion of at least 12 course-days within 3 years of enrollment. There are 4 required courses and 12 elective courses.

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Required Courses (5 1/2 course-days) • Congress in a Nutshell (1/2 day) • Congressional Dynamics and the Legislative Process (1 day) • Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy and Process (3 days) • Understanding Congressional Budgeting and Appropriations (1 day) Elective Courses (minimum of 6 1/2 course-days) • Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony (1 day) • Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments (1 day) • The New Congress (1 day) • Advanced Legislative Strategies (3 days) • The President’s Budget (1 day) • The Defense Budget (1 day) • Advanced Federal Budget Process (2 days) • Earmarks: Everything You Need to Know (1 day) • How to Find, Track, and Monitor Congressional Documents (1/2 day) • How to Research and Compile Legislative Histories (1 day) • Writing Congressional Correspondence (1-1/2 days) • Congress, the Legislative Process, and the Fundamentals of Lawmaking—9-part Audio Course (2 days)

CERTIFICATE PROGRAMS General Requirements To enroll in either Certificate Program, please submit a letter of intent (available on our web site) prior to completion of all required courses. The letter of intent must be submitted before all required courses are completed. There are no extra fees above the regular course tuition fees to register in a Certificate program. Students may substitute relevant professional experience for one (1) required course. Please speak with our Director of Training: 703-739-3790 ext. 115 to learn more. Anyone attending our programs since January 2006 may apply attendance credit from those courses toward the course requirements. After submitting your letter of intent, you then register for courses as you normally would; tuition details are provided in each course description. Standard payment, cancellation, and transfer policies apply to all Certificate Program courses.

Certificate in Communication and Advocacy Our Certificate in Communication and Advocacy gives public affairs and legislative affairs professionals the background they need to effectively communicate and advocate. Our handson training is ideal for government, public affairs, legislative affairs, and public relations professionals, interest groups, law firms, NGOs, and media organizations. Courses emphasize key skills in media relations, crisis communication, executive briefings, speechwriting, writing congressional correspondence, critical thinking and writing, Internet use in public affairs, and working with Congress and congressional staff.

Courses The program requires completion of at least 12 course-days within 3 years of enrollment. There are 3 required courses and 9 elective courses.

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Required Courses (5 course-days) • Capitol Hill Workshop: Politics, Policy and Process (3 days) • Writing for Government and Business: Critical Thinking and Writing (1 day) • Speechwriting: Preparing Speeches and Oral Presentations (1 day)

Elective Courses (minimum of 7 course-days) • Media Relations for Public Affairs Professionals (1 day) • Advanced Media Relations (1 day) • Crisis Communications Training (1 day) • Congressional Oversight and Investigation (1/2 day) • Effective Executive Briefings (1 day) • Strategies for Working with Congress: Effective Communication and Advocacy on Capitol Hill (1/2 day) • Public Affairs and the Internet: Advanced Techniques and Strategies (1 day) • Writing Congressional Correspondence (1-1/2 days) • Understanding the Regulatory Process (1 day) • Preparing and Delivering Congressional Testimony (1 day) • Writing to Persuade (1 day)

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CUSTOM TRAINING What our clients say about our custom on-site training: “The location was great because we did not have to leave the office.” “I’ve been with the FAA for 37 years and this is one of the best courses I’ve ever taken!” —Attendee, FAA

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Congressional Operations • Authorizations and Appropriations in a Nutshell • Conference Committees: How the Work Gets Done • Congress and Its Role in Policymaking • Congress, the Legislative Process, and the Fundamentals of Lawmaking, a 9-course series • Course 1: Introduction and Referral in the House and Senate • Course 2: Committee Action • Course 3: House Floor Procedures • Course 4: House Rules Committee • Course 5: The Committee of the Whole • Course 6: Senate Scheduling • Course 7: Senate Floor Procedures • Course 8: Amending Legislation on the Senate Floor • Course 9: Reconciling Differences Between House-Passed and Senate-Passed Legislation

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• Congressional Committees and Party Leadership: Who Controls the Congressional Agenda • House Floor Procedures • House Rules Committee: Gatekeeper to the Floor • Legislating in the U.S. Senate • Parliamentary Procedure of the U.S. Senate: Debate and Amendment • Senate Amendment Procedure • Senate Scheduling and Floor Procedures • Tracking and Monitoring Legislation • Understanding the Path of Legislation

Federal Budgeting • Appropriations Process in a Nutshell • Authorizations and Appropriations in a Nutshell • Budget Formulation, Justification, and Execution • Earmarks for Municipalities: How Local Governments Can Access a Fair Share of Federal Funding

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CAPITOL LEARNING COURSES • Earmarks: Results-Oriented Strategies and Tactics in Light of Statutory and Internal Congressional Rule Changes • How to Read and Decipher the Department of Defense (DoD) Budget • The Budget Resolution in a Nutshell • The Federal Budget Process

• Media Relations: Secrets to Changing Nattering Nabobs of Negativism into Perky Purveyors of Positivism • Media Relations for the Newbie • Press Conferences and Media Interviews for Scientists and Engineers • Public Affairs Primer for Nonprofits and Associations

Working with Congress and Congressional Staff

The Executive Branch

• Congressional Testimony—Tips, Tactics & Techniques for Writing

• The Federal Regulatory Process: Piecing Together the Regulatory Puzzle

• Drafting Effective Federal Legislation and Amendments in a Nutshell

• How Federal Agencies Can Work Effectively with Congress and Its Staff

• How Federal Agencies Can Work Effectively with Congress and Its Staff

• How to Lobby the Executive Branch and Independent Agencies

• How to Organize a Capitol Hill Day

• Presidential-Congressional Relations: Rivals Sharing Power

• How to Work the Hill Like a Pro • Lobbying for Foreign Agents and Foreign Principals • Making the Most of a Site Visit with a Member of Congress • Preparing for Congressional Oversight and Investigation • Presidential-Congressional Relations: Rivals Sharing Power • Strategies and Tactics That Will Help You Impact Congressional Action

Media Training • Creating a Message That Resonates with Your Audience • Crisis Communications: Establishing an Internal Crisis Communications System • Crisis Communications: Hoping That It Will Never Happen, But Glad You Planned For It • Effectively Using E-Newsletters, Email Alerts, Podcasts, and Your Website • Freedom of Information Act (FOIA): Getting the Information You Need • How the Media Works and How to Work the Media • Maximizing the Internet for the Public Affairs Professional • Media Relations: Capitalizing on Your Resources, Your Office, and the Media

• Writing Congressional Correspondence for Agency Staff

Research • Advanced Online Research Skills, a 7-course series • Course 1: What to Do before You Start Your Research • Course 2: Online Search Techniques: Faster Searching, Better Results • Course 3: U.S. Legislative Branch Research • Course 4: U.S. Judicial Branch Research • Course 5: U.S. Executive Branch Research • Course 6: State-Level and International Research • Course 7: Offline: People Resources • Executive Branch Research • Legislative Branch Research • Legislative Histories: Bills, Resolutions, Committee Hearings, and Committee Reports • Legislative Histories: Statutory and Code Research • Online Search Techniques: Faster Searching, Better Results • Practical Web Research in a Nutshell • Researching Legislative Histories • Tracking and Monitoring Legislation

• Media Relations: Merging Policy and Media Strategies

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Special Programs

• 527 Overview and Update

• Essentials of U.S. Governance for Foreign Diplomats and Embassy Staff

• Advocacy Campaigns for Nonprofits • Building and Nurturing Your Grassroots Campaign

• Business Etiquette: Keys to Professional Success

• Business Etiquette: Keys to Professional Success

• Congress and Its Role in Policymaking

• Crisis Communications: Establishing an Internal Crisis Communications System

• Effective Presentations: Invigorate Your Delivery and Increase Your Confidence

• Congress and Its Role in Climate Change Policy • Congress and Its Role in Trade Policy

• Crisis Communications: Hoping That It Will Never Happen, But Glad You Planned For It • Effectively Using Persuasion in Your Oral Presentations: A Trial Lawyer’s Perspective • How to Organize a Capitol Hill Day

• Embassy Series • Part I: The U.S. Government in a Nutshell • Part II: The Dynamics of the Legislative Process • Part III: The Federal Regulatory Process • How to Find a Job in Washington, DC

• How to Work the Hill Like a Pro • Keys to Effective Presentations: Invigorate Your Delivery and Increase Your Confidence

• How to Get a Job with the U.S. Federal Government • How to Obtain a Security Clearance from the U.S. Federal Government

• Leveraging Technology: Effectively Using E-Newsletters, Email Alerts, Podcasts, and Your Website

• How to Read and Decipher the Department of Defense (DoD) Budget

• Lobbying for Foreign Agents and Foreign Principals

• Making the Most of a Site Visit with a Member of Congress

• Lobbying the Executive Branch and Independent Agencies

• Practical Web Research in a Nutshell

• The New Lobbying and Ethics Reform Bill— Honest Leadership and Open Government Act of 2007 • Making the Most of a Site Visit with a Member of Congress

• Presidential-Congressional Relations: Rivals Sharing Power • Researching Federal Legislative Histories: Bills, Resolutions, Committee Hearings, and Committee Reports • Researching Federal Legislative Histories: Statutory and Code Research

• Maximizing the Internet for the Public Affairs Professional

• Researching Legislative Histories

• Media Relations: Merging Policy and Media Strategies

• Statutory Construction: A Primer on How to Read and Understand Statutory Text

• PAC Management: Advanced PAC Strategy

• Tracking and Monitoring Legislation

• PACS in a Nutshell

• Writing Congressional Correspondence for Agency Staff

• Preparing for Congressional Oversight and Investigation

Informed Citizen Series

• Strategies and Tactics That Will Help You Impact Congressional Action

• Congressional Pay and Perks

• The Federal Election Commission’s Final Rules on Bundling and The Executive Branch Rules on Gifts • Tips, Tactics & Techniques for Writing Congressional Testimony • Visiting Capitol Hill for First-Time Grassroots Advocates: An Introductory Course

• C-SPAN 1 Viewer’s Guide: Making Sense of Watching the House of Representatives • C-SPAN 2 Viewer’s Guide: Making Sense of Watching the Senate • What Your Member of Congress Can Do for You: Gallery Passes, Flags, Presidential Greetings, and Help with Federal Agencies

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PUBLICATIONS Congressional Deskbook The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress Fifth Edition Authors: Michael L. Koempel and Judy Schneider Contributing Authors: Eugene Boyd, Peggy Garvin, Bill Heniff Jr., Henry Hogue, and Robert Keith Ships within 1 business day Paperback: 716 pages Dimensions: 8.25 x 10.75 x 1.5 Weight: 3.2 pounds ISBN 10: 1587330970 ISBN 13: 978-1-58733-097-1 ISSN: 1531-0116 OCLC: 60514840 Published 2007 $57

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Winning Strategies, Recommendations, Resources, Ethics and Ongoing Compliance for Lobbyists and Washington Advocates:

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The United States Congress § 8.01

§ 8.151

Legislative Process Flowchart Measure introduced in the House § 8.20

Measure introduced in the Senate § 8.20

Measure referred to committee, which holds hearings and reports measure to the House §§ 8.30, 8.40, 8.50, 8.60

Measure referred to committee, which holds hearings and reports measure to the Senate §§ 8.30, 8.40, 8.50, 8.60

OR For important measures, special rule reported by the Rules Committee and adopted by the House

Two calendars (Legislative and Executive) Scheduling by majority-party leadership, with broad consultation among all members

Role of Rules Committee and special rules to govern floor consideration

Unanimous consent and complex unanimous consent time agreements to govern floor consideration

Presiding officer has considerable discretion in recognition; rulings rarely challenged

Presiding officer has little discretion in recognition; rulings frequently challenged

Senate debates and can amend measure

Senate passes measure §§ 8.240, 8.250

1957–1959 1959–1961

February

Germaneness of amendments rarely required Quorum calls permitted almost any time and used for constructive delay Recesses at end of most days

1975–1977 1977–1979

House

Committee of the Whole

Established by Constitution

Established by House for consideration of a specific measure Mace lowered Chair of Committee of the Whole presides, appointed by Speaker

Five-minute rule for amendments; special rule from Rules Committee dictates procedure, after adoption of rule by House

Quorum of 218

Quorum of 100

One-fifth of§ members 9.53* (44 with minimum quorum) to trigger a recorded vote

25 members to trigger a recorded vote

April

Motion to recommit in order

Motion to recommit not in order

Motion to reconsider in order

Motion to reconsider not in order

May

Congress agrees to concurrent resolution on the budget.

Spring

Senate committees submit views and estimates to Senate Budget Committee.

• Office of Management and Budget (OMB) issues planning guidance to executive agencies. • Agencies begin development of budget requests.

House Budget Committee holds

House floor votes on budget resolution. President vetoes measure

votes on budget resolution.

hearings and marks up budget resolution.

Appropriations process

Discretionary Spending

§ 9.80

§ 11.15

Summer • OMB issues Circular A-11, providing detailed instructions for submitting budget data and materials. • Agencies submit budget requests to OMB.

conference report on budget resolution.

June–September President signs (or vetoes) budget measures.

Legislative Series

Congressional Directory

The Practical and Comprehensive Guide to Congress FIFTH EDITION

Mandatory Michael L. Koempel Judy Schneider Spending and Revenues

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Senate votes on reconciliation conference report.

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House floor votes on individual mandatory spending and revenue legislation.

House votes on conference reports.

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Senate Budget Committee packages recommendations into omnibus reconciliation legislation.

Execution • Be specific about the action you want of Federal • Be courteous and polite Compose your thoughts before Budget*• the call

Addressing Correspondence to Members of Congress

ADDITIONAL VIEWS

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The Committee on Commerce, to whom was referred the bill (H.R. to enhance 10) Senate floor competition in the financial services industry by a the prudential framework for the affiliation of banks, providing votes on Senate votes on securities firms, and other financial service providers, and for other appropriations conference purposes, having considered the same, report favorably thereon with measures. reports. an amendment and recommend that the bill as amended do pass.

Amendment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Purpose Summary . . . . . . . .votes . . . . . . .on ................. Houseand floor votes. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House Background and Need for Legislation . . . . . . . reconciliation ............................... on reconciliation Hearings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . legislation. Committee Consideration . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .conference ............................. Roll Call Votes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . report. ........................... Committee Oversight Findings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Committee on Government Reform Oversight Findings . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . New Budget Authority, Entitlement Authority, and Tax Expenditures . . . . . . . . . . . Committee Cost Estimate, Congressional Budget Office Estimate, and Unfunded Mandates Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . committee Conference Advisory Committee Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . resolves differences between Constitutional Authority Statement . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . House and Senate versionsBranch of . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Applicability to Legislative Section-by-Section Analysis of the Legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . legislation. reconciliation Changes in Existing Law Made by the Bill, as Reported . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Additional Views . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .

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House authorizing committees mark up and report individual mandatory spending and revenue legislation.

2021–2023 2023–2025 2025–2027

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committee.

Separate from any reconciliation directives, authorizing committees also may develop and report individual legislation changing mandatory spending and revenue laws. Any such legislation, however, must be consistent with budget resolution policies.

2017–2019 2019–2021

120th

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Budget8resolution may include A brief description of the measure and the reconciliation directives to authorizing committee’s recommendation to the parent committees, instructing them to chamber. recommend changes in law to achieve mandatory spending and revenue 9 Thein report begins, sometimes with changes specified budgettext resolution.

§ 9.70, § 9.90

2013–2015 2015–2017

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121st

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mandatory spending and revenue legislation

Source: Office of Management and Budget, Circular A-11 (Washington: July 2007), section 10-5.

2009–2011 2011–2013

113th 114th

118th

Conference committees resolve differences between House and Senate versions of the appropriations measures.

6 The notation of minority, supplemental, or House authorizing House Budget additional views, if one or more committee committees mark up and submit Committee packages members requested recommended changes in law their inclusion. recommendations into to House Committee. omnibus reconciliation 7 TheBudget measure that is being reported from the legislation.

Senate authorizing committees mark up and submit recommended changes in law to Senate Budget Committee.

2005–2007 2007–2009

111th 112th

conference

5 The chair and committee reporting the measure.

Government Printing Office:

2001–2003 2003–2005

109th 110th

117th

designation; in this case, the “Union Calendar.”

Senateprocess Floor Schedule Information: § 9.110

107th 108th

119th

_______________ House votes on

2. Telephone Calls • Be brief, to the point, and considerate of the member’s time constraints • Identify yourself as a concerned constituent • Indicate the issue

1993–1995

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FINANCIAL SERVICES ACT OF 1999

Types of Communication 1. Letters, Faxes, and Email • Be brief and to the point • Write at the proper time in the legislative process • Use your own language • Stick to one issue for each communication • Personalize the issue • Write to your own representative or senator • Clearly identify the legislation, using bill numbers if possible • Know your facts • Be polite and positive • Speak for yourself • Ask for a reply and include your phone number and postal address, even on email • Write on personal stationery, if a letter

1995–1997 1997–1999 1999–2001

measures.

a supplement, “Part 2.” The report from the Commerce Committee was then “Part 3.” (Part

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• Agencies may appeal decisions on budget requests to OMB director and in some cases directly to the president. • Agencies prepare and OMB reviews budget justification material that is presented to the responsible appropriations subcommittees during the congressional phase of the federal budget process.

1989–1991 1991–1993

on the State of the Union and ordered to be printed

3

House floor votes on the

Senate Appropriations Committee often appear in Roman numerals.) designations Senate Appropriations subdivides its 302(a) allocation its subcommittees. These among 3 An identification of the measure, Committee such as itsand subcommittees mark subdivisions are referred to as up and report separate 302(b) “popular allocations;name” they areor the“short title.” ceilings for the regular appropriations spending 4 The reporting date and the calendar measures. appropriations measures.

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302(b) allocations; they are the appropriations 2 If aceilings measure is regular referred to more than one spending for the measures. committee, each committee reporting the appropriations measures.

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1987–1989

102nd

October 1

Congress implements budget resolution policies by adopting:

106TH CONGRESS 1st Session

1983–1985 1985–1987

100th 101st

104th

Reading the Cover Page of a House Committee Report

conference committees, are numbered sequentially as the reports are filed by any committee with its parent chamber. “H. Rept.” denotes a report from a House committee; “S. Rept.” from a Senate committee. The numbers before the hyphen show the Congress; for House Appropriations Committee House Appropriations example, “106” means 106th Congress. The subdivides its 302(a) allocation Committee and following the hyphensubcommittees make up the mark among numbers its subcommittees. These unique, number forup the report. subdivisions aresequential referred to as and report separate

98th 99th

105th

Budget resolution spending levels are allocated to committees

having jurisdiction over spending legislation. Allocations, referred to as 302(a) allocations, are printed in joint explanatory statement accompanying the conference 1 on Committee including those from report the budget reports, resolution.

1979–1981 1981–1983

103rd

(1) appropriations measures; Routine business of House in order Routine business of House not in order (2) individual mandatory spending and revenue legislation; and

House floor votes on conference report on budget resolution.

Conference committee Measure doesresolves not If Congress is differences between House and become law, unless not in session, Senate versions of budget resolution. both chambers measure does override veto by not become law Senate Budget 2/3 majority (“pocket veto”)holds Senate floor Senate floor votes on Committee

96th 97th

Fiscal Year begins 106th

(3) reconciliation legislation (if required). House committees submit views and

Tips for Contacting Members of Congress Common sense probably tells us that hateful, insulting, or threatening communications do not work. Vague, unfocused, or nebulous requests for action or assistance are also ineffective.

1969–1971 1971–1973 1973–1975

94th 95th

for previous question in order Motion for previous question not in order; Budget Process Flowchart CongressionalMotion motion to limit or end debate may be offered

to House hearings and marks Ifestimates President does not sign measure Budget Committee. up budget resolution. into law within 10 days § 8.290

1965–1967 1967–1969

92nd 93rd

Speaker presides

House and Senate exchange amendments to bill and reach agreement § 8.270

March

If Congress is in session, measure becomes law

1961–1963 1963–1965

89th 90th

§ 8.112

House versus Committee of the Whole

Legislation presented to the President. Budget Resolution President§ signs 9.50 measure Measure becomes law

During calendar year prior to year in which the fiscal year begins:

87th 88th

91st

Senate approves conference report

President submits budget proposal to Congress no later than first Monday in February. § 9.40

Preparation of the president’s budget typically begins in the spring of each year, often nine months before the budget is submitted to Congress and about 17 months before the start of the fiscal year to which it pertains.

1953–1955 1955–1957

85th

The Federal Budget Process OR

83rd 84th

86th

One-hour rule

Each chamber appoints Members to a conference committee, which reconciles differences and agrees to a conference report § 8.280

OR

§ 8.260

Approximate timeline: report House approves conference

1949–1951 1951–1953

Debate rarely restricted

Mace raised

One chamber agrees to the other chamber’s version

1947–1949

81st 82nd

Cloture invoked by three-fifths vote (60 senators)

Adjourns at end of day

Measures must pass both the House and the Senate in identical form before being presented to the President.

Formulation of President’s Budget*

Years

80th

Debate always restricted

§§ 8.180, 8.190, 8.200, 8.210, 8.220, 8.230

§§ 8.130, 8.140

Congress

Debate-ending motions by majority vote (218 representatives) Germaneness of amendments generally required

Leadership schedules measure for floor consideration §§ 8.160, 8.170

House debates and can amend measure §§ 8.110, 8.120

§ 3.17

Terms of Congress

Senate

Four calendars (Union, House, Private, and Discharge) Scheduling by Speaker and majority-party leadership, with limited consultation among members

Quorum calls permitted in connection with record votes

§§ 8.90, 8.100

Leadership schedules measure for floor consideration § 8.70

House passes measure

§ 7.21

Comparison of Selected House and Senate Procedures House

Legislation may begin in either chamber. Similar proposals are often introduced in both chambers.

Senate floor votes on individual mandatory spending and revenue legislation.

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• Defense • Energy and Water Development

§ 9.160

Budget Process Glossary Account: Control and reporting unit for budgeting and accounting. Appropriated Entitlement: An entitlement for which budget authority is provided in annual appropriations acts. Appropriation: Provision of law providing budget authority that permits federal agencies to incur obligations and make payments out of the Treasury. Authorization: Provision in law that establishes or continues a program or agency and authorizes appropriations for it. Baseline: Projection of future revenues, budget authority, outlays, and other budget amounts under assumed economic conditions and participation rates without a change in current policy.

Borrowing Authority: Spending authority that

Continuing Appropriations Act: An appropriations act that provides stop-gap (or full-year) funding for agencies that have not received regular appropriations. (Also referred to as a continuing resolution.) Cost Estimate: An estimate of the impact of legislation on revenues, spending, or both, generally as reported by a House or Senate committee or a conference committee; the 1974 Congressional Budget Act requires the Congressional Budget Office to prepare cost estimates on all public bills. Credit Authority: Authority to incur direct loan obligations or make loan guarantee commitments. Deferral: Action or inaction that temporarily withholds, delays, or effectively precludes the obligation or expenditure of budget authority. Direct Spending: Spending controlled outside of annual appropriations acts, and specifically including the Food Stamp program; also referred to as mandatory spending.

permits a federal agency to incur obligations and to make payments for specified purposes out of funds borrowed from the Treasury or the public. Budget Authority: Authority in law to enter into obligations that normally result in outlays. Budget Resolution: Concurrent resolution incorporating an agreement by the House and Senate on an overall budget plan; may contain reconciliation instructions. Byrd Rule: A Congressional Budget Act rule (Section 313), named after its author, Senator Robert C. Byrd (D-WV), that prohibits extraneous matter in a reconciliation measure considered in the Senate. Under the rule, extraneous matter includes, among other things specified in the act, any provision that has no direct budgetary effect or that increases the deficit (or reduces the surplus) in a fiscal year beyond those covered in the reconciliation measure.

• Financial Services and General Government

Discretionary Spending: Spending provided in, and controlled by, annual appropriations acts. Earmark: For expenditures, an amount set aside within an appropriation account for a specified purpose. Entitlement Authority: Law that obligates the federal government to make payments to eligible persons, businesses, or governments. Fiscal Year: The period from October 1 through September 30; fiscal year 2008 began October 1, 2007, and ended September 30, 2008. Impoundment: Action or inaction by an executive official that delays or precludes the obligation or expenditure of budget authority. Mandatory Spending: See Direct Spending. Obligation: A binding agreement that requires payment. Outlays: Payments to liquidate obligations.

PAYGO (Pay-As-You-Go): Process by which direct spending increases or revenue decreases must be offset so that the deficit is not increased or the surplus reduced. A statutory PAYGO requirement was in effect from 1991 through 2002; the House and Senate each have their own PAYGO rules. Reconciliation: Process by which Congress changes existing laws to conform revenue and spending levels to the levels set in a budget resolution. Regular Appropriations Act: An appropriations act that provides budget authority for the next fiscal year. Reprogramming: Shifting funds from one program to another in the same appropriations account. Rescission: Cancellation of budget authority previously provided by Congress. Revenues: Income from individual and corporate income taxes, social insurance taxes, excise taxes, fees, tariffs, and other sources collected under the sovereign powers of the federal government.

Scorekeeping: Process for tracking and reporting on the status of congressional budgetary actions affecting budget authority, outlays, revenues, and the surplus or deficit. Supplemental Appropriations Act: An appropriations act that provides additional budget authority during the current year when the regular appropriation is insufficient. Tax Expenditure: Loss of revenue attributable to an exemption, deduction, preference, or other exclusion under federal tax law. Transfer: Shift of budgetary resources from one appropriation account to another, as authorized by law. Views and Estimates: Annual report of each House and Senate committee on budgetary matters within its jurisdiction.

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Selected Key Laws and Rules

Agencies and Directories

Congressional Review Act,

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Government Printing Office/GPO Access

Federal Privacy Act, 1974 (5 U.S.C. 552a): Creates rights against agency disclosure of information on individuals.

Requires agencies to draft and publish environmental impact statements on environmentally sensitive rules.

Homeland Security

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Commodity Futures Trading Commission

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Consumer Product Safety Commission

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Commercial Practices

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Glossary:

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Real World Research OMB Skills

Regulations under E.O. 12866 Review

GSA’s regulatory guide, “RegInfo”

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<www.gwu.edu/~nsarchiv/nsa/foia.html> <www.usdoj.gov/04foia/04_7.html> Reviews

• Interagency

“Significant”

• Policy

• Budget Impact

Approves <www.regscan.com/home.php>

<www.mercatus.org/regradar/> Returns for

can be a tedious and confusing process. • Using the GPO Access service called e-CFR (see page 64).

Drafts Proposed Rule

Drafts Advance Notice of Proposed Rulemaking (ANPR)— Optional

Conducts Mandatory Reviews: • Regulatory Impact 16 (”Cost-Benefit“) Analysis if “Significant” (see Executive Order EO 12688) • Regulatory Flexibility Analysis (APA sec. 603) • Unfunded Mandates Review (UMFA 1995) • Federalism Review (EO 13132) • Intergovernmental Consultation (EO 12372) • Civil Justice Review (EO 12988) • Environmental Impact Statement

among other possible grounds, that the agency (a) was arbitrary or capricious in its action or abused its discretion, (b) exceeded its statutory authority, or (c) failed to follow required procedures. The courts, among its remedies, can hold the rule unlawful, temporarily block its implementation, require further fact-finding or other procedures, or set aside specific findings and conclusions.

Reconsideration

13 Internal Clearances

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Drafts: • Semiannual Regulatory Agenda • Annual Regulatory Plan Agency Decides to Adopt Rule

Title 47often Telecommunication Interpretive letters: Agencies set policy through less formal pronouncements that can be Titlenotice-and-comment 48 Federal Acquisition issued without time-consuming Regulations System rulemaking, such as individual letters interpreting or applying their statutes.

Approves <www.gpoaccess.gov/ecfr/> Title 49 Transportation The e-CFR database is an electronic version of the CFR that is continuously updated as new regulations are issued. 14 Judicial Review: Any person “aggrieved” by 50 court Wildlife it in federal claiming,and Fisheries a regulation can challengeTitle Returns It can be browsed by title, for part, and section, and has advanced search features.

Reconsideration

12 Internal Clearances

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similar situations.

disapproved

e-CFR:

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Agency

Jt. Res.

12 Revises and Resubmits to OMB or Returns for Major Rewrite

Approves Package • Proposed Rule • Reg. Analysis • Reg. Flex. • Public Contact • Comment Period

Agencies encouraged to engage the public in structured dialogue or proposal

Negotiated Rulemaking: Agencies in some

12 Reviews Comments

12 Decides to Revise Significantly

Assembles Final Package • Address each Comment and Change • Final Reg. Flex. Analysis

Revises and Resubmits to OMB

Approves Final Package

Submits Major Rules to Congress

situations can negotiate rules directly with affected pubic and industry representatives under procedures of the Negotiated Rulemaking Act, 5 U.S.C. 561 et seq.

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Returns for Major Rewrite

Paperwork Reduction: Congress, through the Paperwork Reduction Act of 1995, has created a parallel process under which each new information collection requirement imposed by a federal agency must undergo a separate process of public notice and comment, including separate review by OMB. For most rules, comments on the information-collection requirement are taken simultaneously with comments on the rule itself.

Implements New Rule

or Non-Major, takes effect in 30 Days, or on Effective Date

15 Regulatory Agenda: The annual document developed by each agency and published in the Federal Register listing all rules being considered for enactment during the year.

16 Regulatory Impact (“Cost-Benefit”) Analysis: An analysis by the agency of the costs, benefits, and other impacts of significant rules.

7 Major Rule: A final rule that OMB determines

3 INDEPENDENT AGENCIES differ. They are exempt from review by OMB and mandatory Executive Order procedures.

to have an annual impact on the economy of at least $100 million or other significant economic effects. These rules are subject to review by Congress before taking effect.

For the Public, Five Bites at the Apple:

5 Limitations on “ex parte” contacts (within red box).

A Lobby the agency. 2

Federal Register

Publishes Agenda and Plan

Publishes ANPR

Publishes Official Public Notice

B Submit public comments.

Publishes Final Rule

C Appeal to Congress. D Challenge in court. E Lobby the agency again.

Public/ Affected Industry

Opportunity to Submit Comments: Usually 60 Days

Public Urges (Discourages) Agency Action

Reviews Package. If dissatisfied, decides whether to: • Challenge in Court • Seek Congressional C Action • Work with Agency to Influence Implementation

B

A

10 Statute: A formal law passed by Congress and signed by the president (or his veto overridden). Every regulation must have a statute authorizing it—usually a broad, umbrella grant—or it cannot stand.

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