CSG Resources for Navigating the State/Federal Relationship

CSG Office in Washington, D.C.

Located in The Hall of the States, the CSG office in Washington, D.C., serves as an advocate for state governments. The office communicates regularly with congressional, agency and White House officials to ensure the interests of states are known and understood, and helps members understand how their work in state capitols interacts with federal laws and policies. In addition, CSG helps state officials understand how pending and recently passed federal laws will impact their state.

The "Big Seven"

CSG serves as a voice for the states along with its partners in the Big Seven — a group of nonpartisan, nonprofit organizations representing state and local government. In addition to CSG, these include the International City-County Management Association, National Association of Counties, National League of Cities, National Conference of State Legislatures, National Governors Association and U.S. Conference of Mayors.

Department of Veterans Affairs

SUE FULTON

Assistant Secretary, Public and Intergovernmental Affairs, VA Sue.fulton@va.gov

TIM DEL MONICO

Associate Administrator, Intergovernmental Relations, EPA DelMonico.Timothy@epa.gov

JOHN LUCEY

Deputy Associate Administrator, Intergovernmental Relations, EPA Lucey.john.d@epa.gov

Federal Communications Commission

EMMITT CARLTON

Acting Chief, Office of Intergovernmental Affairs, FCC Emmitt.carlton@fcc.gov

Federal Emergency Management Agency

Justo Robles

Director of Intergovernmental Affairs, FEMA Justo.robles@fema.dhs.gov

Policy Academies

National Aeronautics and Space Administration

MEGAN PERSON

Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, NASA Megan.person@nasa.gov

STEFANIE SASS

Legislative Affairs Specialist, Office of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, NASA Stefanie.b.sass@nasa.gov

Securities and Exchange Commission

KEVIN BURRIS

Director of Legislative and Intergovernmental Affairs, SEC burrisK@sec.gov

Small Business Administration

GEORGE HOLMAN

Associate Administrator, Office of Congressional and Legislative Affairs, SBA George.holman@sba.gov

CSG Policy Academies provide state officials with profes sional development through policy analysis. Policy Academies allow CSG to identify emerging areas of public policy as novel is sues arise in the states. These programs provide customized training and a deeper dig on critical policy topics facing the states as well as the opportunity to interact with federal officials and thought leaders. In 2023, policy academy topics will include energy, elections and Medicaid. Learn more about the CSG Policy Academy Series HERE

Interstate Compacts

Through its National Center for Interstate Compacts, CSG provides states a resource to solve regional, bi-state, multi-state or even nationwide issues among themselves. Currently, NCIC is managing and/or advising the drafting, development and implementation of compacts including the Interstate Medical Licensure Compact, the Nurse Licensure Compact and Advanced Practice Nurse Compact, Audiology and Speech-Language Pathology Interstate Compact and more. Learn more about interstate compacts HERE .