NGAUS Industry Day December 12 th, 2017
National Governors Association Overview Office of Government Relations The Office of Government Relations works to ensure that governors views are represented in shaping federal policy. NGA policy positions, reflecting governors principles on priority issues, guide the association s efforts to influence federal laws and regulations affecting states. The Office of Government Relations maintains regular contact with congressional leaders and key administration officials, keeps up-to-date information on critical state federal issues and coordinates state action on behalf of the association. Center for Best Practices The National Governors Association Center for Best Practices develops innovative solutions to today's most pressing public policy challenges and is the only research and development firm that directly serves the nation's governors. NGA Chair s Initiative Ahead of the Curve NGA is gathering state teams to examine opportunities related to innovative energy and transportation technologies, explore the impacts of these technologies on other sectors, consider implications for the workforce, cyber security and advanced communications systems and develop roadmaps that will help states navigate these important topics.
Office of Government Relations National Governors Association Leadership Chair: Governor Brian Sandoval (R-NV) & Vice-Chair: Governor Steven Bullock (D-MT) Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee Chair: Governor Mark Dayton (D-MN) Vice Chair: Governor Eric Greitens (R-MO) Economic Development and Commerce Committee Chair: Governor Asa Hutchinson (R-AR) Vice Chair: Governor John Hickenlooper (D-CO) Council of Governors Co-Chair: Governor Mary Fallin (R-OK) Co-Chair: Governor Dannel Malloy (D-CT) Education and Workforce Committee Chair: Governor Jay Inslee (D-WA) Vice Chair: Governor Dennis Daugaard (R-SD) Health and Human Services Committee Chair: Governor Charlie Baker (R-MA) Vice Chair: Governor Kate Brown (D-OR) Natural Resource Committee Chair: Governor Matt Mead (R-WY) Vice Chair: Governor Edmund Brown (D-VA)
Homeland Security and Public Safety The Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee focuses on homeland security, the National Guard and homeland defense, cyber security, criminal justice and public safety, immigration and veterans affairs. Current Issues Reducing Burdensome Cyber Regulations Funding National Guard in Supplemental FEMA Homeland Security Grants FirstNet Implementation Access to Care for Veterans - telehealth Military Technicians Immigration Reform Opioid Response 2017 2018 Committee Leadership Governor Mark Dayton, Minnesota Chair Governor Eric Greitens, Missouri Vice Chair Gov. Kay Ivey, Alabama Gov. Lolo Matalasi Moliga, America Samoa Gov. David Ige, Hawaii Gov. Rick Snyder, Michigan Gov. Phil Bryant, Mississippi Gov. Chris Christie, New Jersey Gov. Kenneth Mapp, Virgin Islands
Council of Governors The Council consists of 10 governors appointed by the President five from each party with two governors serving as co-chairs. The Council is intended to serve as a mechanism for governors and key federal officials to address matters pertaining to the National Guard, homeland defense and defense support to civil authorities. Current Issues Title 32 Authorization of National Guard Natural Disaster Response and Recovery Annual Report on the Non-Federalized National Guard Military Technician conversion implementation Cyber Security Notification 2017 2018 Committee Leadership Governor Mary Fallin, Oklahoma Co-Chair Governor Dannel Malloy, Connecticut Co-Chair Gov. Charlie Baker, Massachusetts Gov. Steve Bullock, Montana Gov. Mark Dayton, Minnesota Gov. John Bel Edwards, Louisiana Gov. Eric Greitens, Missouri Gov. Bill Haslam, Tennessee Gov. Rick Scott, Florida Gov. Bill Walker, Alaska Federal Participants The Executive Order specifically names a number of federal participants in the Council: Secretaries of Defense and Homeland Security, President s Homeland Security and Counterterrorism Advisor Commander of U.S. Northern Command and Chief of the National Guard Bureau, among others.
NGA Partners Program In addition to being the Governors' policy platform in Washington, NGA facilitates discussion and debate around the most pressing policy topics facing the states. When our members gather to conduct the business of government, there's no campaign fundraising and no political posturing. NGA provides a trusted, bi-partisan environment for high level exchange of ideas and viewpoints. NGA is a positive forum for your CEOs and senior executives to elevate their thought leader profile. NGA welcomes you regardless of the size of your organization or industry you represent. We encourage business diversity in order to create robust and productive policy discussions. Events & Programs Winter & Summer Meetings CEO Roundtable & Dinners Policy Work Groups Future of States Symposium Seminar for New Governors (2018) Conference Calls Policy Briefing Sessions Policy Breakfasts State Policy Directors Retreat NGA Partners Membership Offers C-Suite & Executive Engagement Meetings, Networking & Workgroups Thought Leadership Opportunities Resources & Content Sharing NGA Point of Contact Kevin Silard Ksilard@nga.org
Mary Catherine Ott Legislative Director Homeland Security and Public Safety Committee Council of Governors 202.719.2867 mcott@nga.org