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Overview

The Office coordinates the presentation of the Department’s legislative and budget programs to the Congress. It monitors and responds to the DOT-related activities of the Department’s Congressional oversight, authorizing, and appropriations committees. It is also the principal Departmental advocate before Congress for DOT’s legislative initiatives and other legislative matters. In this regard, the Office ensures that all testimony and responses to Congressional inquiries are consistent with the Secretary’s and the Administration’s views.

The Office is also responsible for developing constructive, working relationships with state and locally elected officials and their associations such as the National Governors Association, the National Association of Counties, the National Conference of State Legislatures, and the American Association of State Highway and Transportation Officials.  Equally as important, the Office cultivates and enhances relations with national and local organizations, public and private groups, and state organizations to promote DOT policies that benefit our nation.

Title Name Phone Number
Assistant Secretary Dana Gresham 202-366-4573
Staff Assistant Maria Harrison 202-366-4573
Administrative Officer Lee Tomlinson 202-366-9484
Special Assistant to Assistant Secretary  Vacant  
Deputy Assistant Secretary Amit Bose 202-493-6402
Deputy Assistant Secretary Patricia Readinger 202-366-9801 
Deputy Assistant Secretary Joanna Turner 202-366-4089
Associate Director Michael Daley 202-366-0425
Associate Director Alex Friendly  202-366-5106
Associate Director Peter Gould 202-366-6321
Associate Director Maria Elena Juarez 202-366-5687
Liaison Specialist Joyce Green 202-366-4904
Congressional Affairs Assistant Tonya McAllister 202-366-4563
Program Specialist Beverly Thorne

202-366-5696
Updated: Thursday, April 4, 2013