Summary
OCA’s mission is to support the Chairman and the agency in meeting the statutory requirement under the Atomic Energy Act to keep Congress fully and currently informed of NRC activities, to provide timely and reliable legislative information to the agency, to collaborate with Federal agencies to coordinate interagency engagement, and to oversee diplomatic and ceremonial protocol for official visits and events involving distinguished visitors and dignitaries.
OCA Staff
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Eugene Dacus
Director
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Kimberly Sargent
Director of Protocol
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Jenny Weil
Senior Congressional/External Affairs Officer
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Angel Moreno
Senior Congressional Affairs Officer
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Lynnea Wilkins
Congressional Affairs Officer
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Carolyn Wolf
Congressional Affairs Officer
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Mitchell Hoskins
Congressional Affairs Officer
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Recasha Mitchell
Protocol Specialist
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Chrissy Richie
Management and Program Analyst
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Nicole Riddick
Management and Program Analyst
Functional Responsibilities
The Office of Congressional Affairs (OCA) reports directly to the Chairman. We directly support the Chairman in the execution of the agency's statutory requirement of the Atomic Energy Act, as amended, to keep Congress fully and currently informed of the NRC's regulatory actions
OCA establishes and maintains outreach to all Members and staff representing NRC regulated activities and facilities in all 50 states and U.S. territories.
OCA provides advice and assistance to the Chairman, the Commission, and all NRC staff on Congressional matters and views of the Congress towards NRC policies, plans, and activities. We also maintain ongoing communications with Congressional committees and Members on matters of interest to NRC.
OCA is the primary contact for all communications with Congress as well as reviewing and concurring on all outgoing correspondence to Members. We coordinate internal NRC activities with Congress, such as briefings and notifications. We plan and develop NRC's legislative program to implement Commission policy objectives and to monitor legislative proposals, bills, and hearings.
OCA maintains liaison relationships with the White House and other Federal agencies. OCA also provides outreach and coordination of visits by Members of Congress, nuclear industry leaders, senior government officials, and international regulators.