Seminar for Executives on Legislative Operations
(5 days)
The Seminar for Executives on Legislative Operations is designed for members of the Senior Executive Service, SES candidates, and high-performing GS 14s and 15s (or uniformed service equivalent) who have a need for more detailed knowledge of the legislative process, and are more likely to interact directly with Congress.
In addition to presenting an in-depth understanding of the functions, organization, and multiple activities of the legislative branch, the program also provides participants with specific skills needed to work more effectively with Members of Congress and congressional personal and committee staff.
This five-day course will better enable participants to:
- fully understand the role of executive branch officials in the legislative process
- identify and understand critical stages in the legislative process, and how legislation is modified and refined at the various stages
- recognize and analyze the practices of congressional committees, including the context and purposes of committee hearings
- understand the roles of individual Members and outside interests
- appreciate the rules and procedures that govern the legislative process, including the current authorization, appropriation, and budget processes
- understand House and Senate floor procedures
- prepare responses to Congress, including the preparation of congressional hearing testimony
Enrollment in the Seminar for Executives on Legislative Operations is limited so that all participants have the opportunity to interact with program speakers, including Members of Congress and congressional staff.
Time will be provided to attend congressional hearings, and to observe the House and/or Senate floor. There is also a workshop on preparing congressional hearing testimony, and the opportunity for roundtable discussions. All sessions will be conducted on Capitol Hill.
Course Dates and Tuition
December 8 - 12, 2008
March 23 - 27, 2009
June 22 - 26, 2009
Tuition - $1,670
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