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The Office of Government & Community Relations (Gov Rel) at Washington University in St. Louis serves as the nexus for university relationships with governmental officials, neighborhood associations, as well as civic leaders and organizations.
Our Divisions
Health Care Policy
WashU Med School engagement in federal, state, and local governmental public policy issues in which the university has an interest.
Federal Relations
Execute the university’s federal legislative agenda. Promote interactions between federal officials and university leadership.
State Relations
Develop and execute the university’s state legislative agenda, engagement, and education activities at the state capitol.
Local Relations
The university’s primary point of contact with local governments, associations, organizations, and neighborhood/ community groups.
Advocacy & Engagement
Grassroots and grasstops advocacy programs to increase knowledge about and support for the university’s legislative agenda and other strategic priorities.
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Guidance on Political, Campaign and Lobbying Activity
Planning an event with elected officials, political candidates, or campaign staff? Review WashU’s guidelines to understand key campus requirements and restrictions on lobbying and political activity.
Engaging with Policymakers
Planning to meet or interact with policymakers in an official capacity? Please inform the Government Relations team in advance so we can include it in our legally required quarterly reporting. We are also here to help you prepare testimony, strategy, and logistics.
