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Bureau Operations

Our Mission

The Bureau’s operational units and offices, including the Legislative Reference Unit, Congressional Correspondence Unit, and Congressional Travel Office, provide critical support to the Department’s on-going engagement with Congress, promote effective coordination, and facilitate Congressional oversight.

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