CDC Washington Office
CDC Washington Office (CAB) Mission Statement
- Directs and manages CDC interactions with Congress;
- develops and executes legislative strategies;
- collaborates with the Office of the Chief Operating Officer on the development and execution of strategies in the Congress that advance CDC appropriations priorities;
- builds Congressional relations;
- tracks and analyzes legislation;
- develops strategy and leads response efforts for Congressional oversight;
- builds relations with government agencies and other organizations to advance policy agendas, with an emphasis on federal agencies;
- protects and advances the agency’s reputation, scientific credibility, and interests;
- informs CDC leadership of current developments and provides insight into the Washington policy environment;
- coordinates District of Columbia-area assignees and helps maximize their impact in supporting the agency’s strategies and priorities; and
- coordinates CDC’s partnership activities as they relate to Washington-based, or Washington-focused organizations, and works across the Agency to advance Washington relationships.
Approved 12/16/2013
Page last reviewed: September 3, 2019
Content source: Centers for Disease Control and Prevention