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!
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Priorities and Challenges for the FY 2022 Defense Budget
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
Event by J. Stephen Morrison and Rep. Lauren Underwood (D-IL) — May 7, 2021
Civics as a National Security Imperative: A Conversation with Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro
Event by Suzanne Spaulding , Rep. Rosa DeLauro (D-CT) , and Elizabeth Rindskopf Parker — May 5, 2021
The Importance of Intellectual Property in Healthcare Innovation during Covid-19
Event by John J. Hamre , Andrei Iancu , and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) — April 22, 2021
A Conversation with Representative Kevin Brady on the Republican Party's Trade Agenda
Event by William Alan Reinsch , Meredith Broadbent , Rep. Kevin Brady (R-TX) , Bill Reinsch , and Meredith Broadbent — April 15, 2021
Mitigating the Impact of Sanctions on Humanitarian Action
Event by Jacob Kurtzer , J. Stephen Morrison , and Rep. Andy Levin (D-MI) — April 7, 2021
The Global Rise of Authoritarianism – A Conversation with Chairman Adam Schiff
Event by John J. Hamre , Seth G. Jones , and Rep. Adam Schiff (D-CA) — March 19, 2021
Maritime Security Dialogue - Congressional Perspectives on the Future of the 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
Event by James Andrew Lewis , Clete Johnson , Rep. Doris Matsui (D-CA) , and Jessica Rosenworcel — March 18, 2021
Cybersecurity Challenges and Opportunities for Small and Medium Businesses
Event by Clete Johnson , Rep. James Langevin (D-RI) , Robert Mayer , Ola Sage , Debra Jordan , Eric Goldstein , and Chad Kliewer — March 9, 2021