Purpose
The Legislative Information Division (LID) contributes to the successful execution of the policy approved by the Executive Committee, which permits NDIA to take positions on express its views on legislative matters of interest and concern to Association members.
The primary substantive approach to legislative activity on the part of the Association is through written comments and testimony before the committees of Congress. When
requested, testimony is presented to committees of Congress and NDIA issue papers are furnished to individual members of Congress and their professional staffs.
Today's global marketplace is marked by massive changes in domestic and international security relationships. These changes offer great promise, but also create uncertainty, making it more important than ever that maximum benefit be gained for every defense dollar spent. This makes NDIA's work - fostering the government/industry relationship - even more challenging.
The work of the Legislative Information Division becomes is critical to maintaining and improving the government/industry relationship in the future.
Division Contacts
Industry Volunteer Chair
Gerald G. Harvey, Jr.
Vice President, Legislative Affairs
Lockheed Martin Corporation
703-413-5859
gerald.g.harvey@lmco.com
Industry Volunteer Vice Chair
Robert R. Hood
Vice President for Government Affairs
CH2M HILL, Inc.
202-513-4612
rob.hood@ch2m.com
NDIA Professional Staff
Peter Steffes
Vice President, Government Policy
703-247-9470
psteffes@ndia.org
Chandra Burnside
Director, Legislative Information Division
703-247-2595
cburnside@ndia.org
LID Breakfast Meetings
The Legislative Information Division meets over breakfast approximately every three weeks when Congress is in session to hear from speakers on issues related to authorization and appropriations legislation for the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and NASA; Congressional budget actions; and procurement and acquisition policy and regulations.
LID Breafasts appear on the NDIA Calendar of Events, and online registration in advance of the meeting is encouraged. Please note that online registration is "turned off" by COB the Friday before the meeting. Please contact LID Director, Chandra Burnside at 703-247-2595 or cburnside@ndia.org to arrange for late registration.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend?
All NDIA corporate and individual members may attend. No members of the media/trade press are permitted to attend.
How often does the division meet?
Approximately every three weeks, and generally when Congress is in session.
Who are the speakers?
The LID invites Congressional members and senior staff, as well as key Department of Defense senior representatives, defense industry executives, and outside defense experts to participate in discussions about the current status of defense legislation. All remarks are not-for-attribution and members of the media/trade press are not permitted to attend.
How do I register?
If you wish to participate in the LID and do not already receive e-mail notifications, please contact: Chandra Burnside at cburnside@ndia.org . If you already receive the email notifications and would like to attend an upcoming meeting, simply download the current registration form (PDF) or register online by going to the NDIA "Schedule of Events."
If I cannot attend, how do I cancel my registration?
All cancellations must be received in writing by close of business the Friday prior to the meeting. Cancellations may be faxed, mailed, or e-mailed to NDIA. Contact information can be found on the LID meeting registration form. If you do not cancel your reservation by the cancelation date, you will be charged for the appropriate amount. Substitutions are welcome at any time. If you have registered for an upcoming meeting and can no longer attend but would like to send a substitute, contact: Chandra Burnside at cburnside@ndia.org.
Are members of the press allowed to attend?
LID meetings are held for the benefit of NDIA members and invited guests. All material and information presented is not-for-attribution.
Recent Past Speakers
2010
- Maj Gen Paul Dettmer, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance
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Major General Alfred K. Flowers, USAF Deputy Assistant Secretary for Budget, Office of the Secretary of the Air Force for Financial Management and Comptroller
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Ms. Kathleen S. Miller, US Army Acting Director of the Army Budget
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Rear Admiral Joseph P. Mulloy, USN Deputy Assistant Secretary of the Navy Budget (FMB) and Director, Fiscal Management Division, OPNAV (N82)
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SES Carol E. Spangler, Assistant Deputy Commandant, Programs and Resources Department; and Fiscal Director of the Marine Corps
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Representative Rob Andrews (D, NJ-1)
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Major General Paul Dettmer, Assistant Deputy Chief of Staff for Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance U.S. Air Force
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Major Suzanne M. Vautrinot, Director of Plans and Policy, U.S. Cyber Command
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Congressman Howard “Buck” McKeon (R, CA-25)