Purpose
The Legislative Information Division (LID) identifies items of legislative information in the areas of interest to the NDIA membership, and monitors defense-related legislation and policy, thereby selecting major interest areas for highlighting to the NDIA leadership. LID also works with individual staff members of congressional committees who seek information and opinions falling within NDIA's province. The division contributes to the successful execution of the policy approved by the Executive Committee, which permits NDIA to take positions on broad policy issues and 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 relevent 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.
The work of the Legislative Information Division is critical to maintaining and improving the government/industry relationship in the future.
Together we can ensure the continued existence of a viable, internationally competitive national technology and industrial base and strengthen the government-industry partnership through dialogue by providing interaction between the legislative, executive, and judicial branches.
If you wish to participate in the LID and do not already receive e-mail notifications, please contact: Jennifer Sprinkel, CMP, CGMP at jsprinkel@ndia.org.
LID Breakfast Series
The Legislative Information Division meets over breakfast approximately every three weeks when Congress is in session to hear from speakers on topics including today's top issues of government and the defense industry, new strategies for maintaining defense readiness, Congressional budget actions, national debt and deficit challenges facing our armed services and industry leaders, authorization and appropriations legislation for the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and NASA, and procurement and acquisition policy and regulations.
LID Breakfasts appear on the NDIA Calendar of Events, and online registration in advance of the meeting is encouraged due to space limitations. Please contact Jennifer Sprinkel, Director of Events, Government Policy at 703-247-2554 or jsprinkel@ndia.org to arrange for late registration, cancellations or substitutions. If you are unable to attend, substitutions are recommended in lieu of cancellations.
Upcoming LID Breakfast Series events:
Tuesday, January 22, 2013
3LD1 - Featuring Representative Hank Johnson (D-GA)
HASC and Judiciary Committees
Wednesday, February 6, 2013
3LD2 - Featuring Representative Rob Wittman (R-VA)
Chairman, HASC Subcommittee on Readiness
Co-Chair, Congressional Shipbuilding Caucus
Tuesday, February 12, 2013
3LD3 - Featuring Senator Daniel Coats (R-IN)
Ranking Member, Joint Economic Committee
Appropriations, Select Intelligence, Science & Technology Committees
Wednesday, February 27, 2013
3LD5 - Featuring Representative Scott Rigell (R-VA)
House Budget Committee
HASC Subcommittees on Readiness, and Seapower & Projection Forces
Thursday, March 14, 2013
3LD6 - Featuring Representative Mike Coffman (R-CO)
Chairman, Small Business Subcommittee on Investigations, Oversight and Regulations
House Armed Services Committee
Thursday, March 21, 2013
3LD7 - Featuring Representative Frank LoBiondo (R-NJ)
Chairman, Transportation Subcommittee on Aviation
House Select Committee on Intelligence, and Armed Services Committee
Wednesday, April 10, 2013
3LD8 - Featuring Representative Michael Turner (R-OH)
Chairman, HASC Subcommittee on Tactical Air & Land Forces
Oversight & Government Reform Committee
Tuesday, April 16, 2013
3LX5 - Featuring Representative Mike Rogers (R-AL)
Chairman, Armed Services Subcommittee on Strategic Forces
Wednesday, April 24, 2013
3LD9 - Featuring Representative Tom Cole (R-OK)
House Appropriations and Budget Committees
Subcommittees on Defense, Foreign Operations, and Interior
Wednesday, May 1, 2013
3LD4 - Military Services Budget Directors Panel
*Registration closes once max capacity is reached (100)
Wednesday, May 8, 2013
3LX1 - Featuring Representative Joe Wilson (R-SC)
Chairman, HASC Subcommittee on Military Personnel
Education & Workforce, and Foreign Affairs Committees
Wednesday, June 5, 2013
3LX3 - Featuring Representative Mo Brooks (R-AL)
House Armed Services Committee
Co-Chair Army Aviation Caucus
Wednesday, June 12, 2013
3LX2 - Featuring Representative John Garamendi (D-CA)
House Armed Services Committee
Member of the Mobility Air Forces, Defense Energy Security, and Air Force Caucuses
Wednesday, June 19, 2013
3LX4 - Featuring Senator Kelly Ayotte (R-NH)
Ranking Member, SASC Subcommittee on Readiness & Management Support
Small Business & Entrepreneurship Committee
Wednesday, June 26, 2013
3LX8 - Featuring Michigan Representative Mike Rogers (R-MI)
Chairman, House Select Committee on Intelligence
*Co-sponsored by NDIA Cyber Division
Wednesday, July 10, 2013
3LX7 - Featuring Representative Martha Roby (R-AL)
House Armed Services Committee
Subcommittees on Readiness, and Tactical Air & Land Forces
Wednesday, July 31, 2013
3LX6 - Featuring Representative John Fleming (R-LA)
House Armed Services Committee
Subcommittees on Strategic Forces, and Tactical Air & Land Forces
LID Breakfast Series Speakers:
The LID invites members of Congress and staff, senior Department of Defense representatives, defense industry executives and outside defense experts to participate in roundtable discussions about the current status of the defense industry, proposed legislation, regulations and policies.
View LID Speakers and Pannelists:
LID Breakfast Series Speakers/Pannelists (FY10-FY12)
While most Breakfast Series do not have presentations, some speakers opt to provide a presentation. Below you will find presentations to view/download. All material and information presented is not-for-attribution and is for the benefit of NDIA corporate members and invited guests.
Frequently Asked Questions
Who can attend?
All NDIA government, corporate and individual members may attend. No members of the media/trade press are permitted to attend.
How often do the Breakfast Series take place?
Approximately every two to three weeks, and generally when Congress is in session.
How do I register?
If you wish to participate in the LID Breakfast Series and do not already receive e-mail notifications, please contact: Jennifer Sprinkel at jsprinkel@ndia.org or (703) 247-2554. If you already receive the email notifications and would like to attend an upcoming meeting, register online by going to the NDIA "Schedule of Events" or download the current registration form (PDF) for the specific event you wish to attend by attending that event's webpage.
If I cannot attend, how do I cancel my registration?
You may cancel your reservation and receive a refund, minus the $25.00 cancellation/processing fee, up to three (3) business days prior to the start of the meeting. If cancellation occurs after the cut-off date, no refund will be offered. Substitutions are welcome and encouraged in lieu of cancellations. Cancellations and/or substitutions may be faxed, mailed, or e-mailed to jsprinkel@ndia.org.
Are members of the press allowed to attend?
No members of the mdial/trade press are permitted to attend. LID meetings are held for the benefit of NDIA members and invited guests. All material and information presented is not-for-attribution.
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
Jennifer Sprinkel, CMP, CGMP
Director of Events, Government Policy
703-247-2554
jsprinkel@ndia.org