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The Office of Federal Relations is the main point
of contact between Binghamton University and Congress
and federal agencies in carrying out the federal
initiatives of the University. Federal Relations
represents the University's interests to the federal
government and seeks to influence their actions
when the University's interests may be affected.
This includes invitations to campus, requests
for appointments with legislative or senior executive
branch officials regarding legislation, rules
or policies made on behalf of the University.
It is not the intention of the Office of Federal
Relations to limit communication between Binghamton
University faculty and administration with federal
representatives. Federal elected officials and
agency staff receive numerous requests daily for
government assistance from a diverse constituency.
This policy is designed to coordinate Binghamton
University's highest priorities, and ensure compliance
with federal lobbying regulations.
Binghamton University is required to report
all lobbying activities under the Lobbying Disclosure
Act and applicable Internal Revenue Service regulations.
Lobbying includes all contact with elected officials
for the purpose of influencing legislation and
must be reported semi-annually to the U.S. House
of Representatives and the U.S. Senate.
If you have questions about Binghamton University's
policy on contacts with federal government officials,
please contact Michael Frame, Director of Federal
Relations, at mframe@binghamton.edu
or (607) 777-4538.
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