What is Army Regulation AR 1-20 LEGISLATIVE LIAISON?
Army Regulation 1-20, also known as AR 1-20, LEGISLATIVE LIAISON, is a regulation that provides guidance and procedures for the Army's legislative liaison program.

Who does AR 1-20 apply to?
AR 1-20 applies to all Department of the Army personnel involved in the Army's legislative liaison activities, including military personnel, civilians, and Contractors who support the Army's legislative liaison functions.

What is the purpose of the Army's legislative liaison program?
The purpose of the Army's legislative liaison program is to establish effective communication and coordination between the U.S. Army and Congress to support the Army's missions, initiatives, and legislative interests.

How does the Army communicate with Congress through the legislative liaison program?
The Army communicates with Congress through proactive engagement, testimony, responses to congressional inquiries, briefings, meetings, hearings, and other approved means of communication as outlined in AR 1-20.

What are the key responsibilities of the Army's legislative liaison officers (LLOs)?
The key responsibilities of Army LLOs include providing accurate information to Congress, advocating for the Army's interests, coordinating with other military services, and assisting with the development of legislative proposals and positions.

How are legislative requests from Congress handled?
Legislative requests from Congress are managed according to specific procedures outlined in AR 1-20 that involve coordination, review, and response from various levels of Army leadership, subject matter experts, and the legislative liaison team.

Can Army personnel engage in political activities under the legislative liaison program?
AR 1-20 strictly prohibits Army personnel from participating in any partisan political activity related to the legislative liaison program. Personnel must adhere to the regulations regarding political activities outlined in the Department of Defense Directive 1344.10.

How are Army legislative liaison functions funded?
Army legislative liaison functions are funded through authorized appropriations allocated for legislative liaison activities, which may include personnel costs, travel expenses, publications, and other resources necessary to carry out the program.

How often is AR 1-20 LEGISLATIVE LIAISON updated?
AR 1-20 is reviewed and updated as necessary to ensure compliance with changes in legislation, regulations, and policies, or when there is a need to clarify guidance or procedures related to the Army's legislative liaison program.