Congressional Affairs at CSIS

As a bipartisan think tank, CSIS strives to provide a platform for leaders in Congress to engage with the broader policy community on issues affecting U.S. national security and foreign affairs

Expert Support for Congress
 

For more than 50 years, CSIS has prioritized outreach to Members of Congress and their staff to provide in-depth, strategic analysis and guidance from the world’s leading experts in defense and security policy, global challenges, and regional studies.

Through speaking events, topical briefing series, participation in policy conferences, and membership on commissions and task forces, CSIS helps leaders in Congress effectively engage the broader policy community.

CSIS’s expertise in providing  grounded, actionable, and bipartisan policy solutions uniquely positions CSIS to help Congress address the national security, development, and foreign policy challenges facing the United States. A key element of our engagement with Congress is through congressional testimony.

CSIS Provides:

  • A bipartisan platform from which members of Congress can powerfully engage the wider policy community
  • In-office briefings from top policy experts with government, academic, and field experience
  • Staff-focused policy discussions
  • Commentaries, Critical Questions, and other timely analysis on current issues
  • In-depth reports with realistic policy recommendations
  • Testimony
  • Opportunities for Members and staff to participate in CSIS events, projects, and initiatives

Do you want to contact a CSIS expert? Are you interested in CSIS public or private events for Members of Congress and staff? Reach out to our team!

Christian Hyde

Christian Hyde

Program Coordinator, Congressional and Government Affairs
Michael Buttner

Michael Buttner

Program Coordinator, Congressional and Government Affairs

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Priorities and Challenges for the FY 2022 Defense Budget

Please join CSIS for a conversation on the FY 2022 defense budget with Rep. Anthony Brown (D-MD), former Secretary of the Army Eric Fanning, Mackenzie Eaglen (AEI), and Todd Harrison, Director, Defense Budget Analysis and Senior Fellow, International Security Program.

Event by Todd Harrison , Rep. Anthony Brown (D-MD) , The Honorable Eric Fanning , and Mackenzie Eaglen — May 12, 2021

A Conversation with Congresswoman Lauren Underwood

Please join the CSIS Commission on Strengthening America’s Health Security on Friday, May 7 from 10:00 a.m. – 11:00 a.m. EDT for a timely conversation with Congresswoman Lauren Underwood (D-IL-14).

Event by J. Stephen Morrison and Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) — May 7, 2021

Maritime Security Dialogue - Congressional Perspectives on the Future of the Navy

Please join CSIS and the U.S. Naval Institute for a Maritime Security Dialogue event featuring Representative Elaine Luria (D-VA 2nd District) and Representative Mike Gallagher (R-WI 8th District) as they provide their perspecitives on the future of the U.S. Navy.

Event by Seth G. Jones , Rep. Mike Gallagher (R-WI) , Rep. Elaine Luria (D-VA) , and VADM Peter H. Daly, USN (Ret.) — March 18, 2021

Accelerating 5G in the United States

In this event, Representative Doris Matsui and Acting FCC Chairwoman Jessica Rosenworcel will offer their thoughts about the actions the United States should take to accelerate 5G in the country.

Event by James Andrew Lewis , Clete Johnson , Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) , and Jessica Rosenworcel — March 18, 2021