Bureau of Legislative Affairs
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The Bureau of Legislative Affairs is the office of the United States Department of State
that coordinates legislative activity for the Department of State and communications between the State Department and Congress
. The bureau also manages State Department testimony before Congressional hearings.
The Assistant Secretary advises the Secretary of State on legislative matters, directs the Bureau of Legislative Affairs, and acts as the Department's principal liaison with the Congress. Richard R. Verma serves as Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs
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United States Department of State
The United States Department of State , is the United States federal executive department responsible for international relations of the United States, equivalent to the foreign ministries of other countries...
that coordinates legislative activity for the Department of State and communications between the State Department and Congress
United States Congress
The United States Congress is the bicameral legislature of the federal government of the United States, consisting of the Senate and the House of Representatives. The Congress meets in the United States Capitol in Washington, D.C....
. The bureau also manages State Department testimony before Congressional hearings.
The Assistant Secretary advises the Secretary of State on legislative matters, directs the Bureau of Legislative Affairs, and acts as the Department's principal liaison with the Congress. Richard R. Verma serves as Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs
Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs
The Assistant Secretary of State for Legislative Affairs is the head of the Bureau of Legislative Affairs within the United States Department of State.- List of Assistant Secretaries of State for Legislative Affairs :-External links:**...
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