Lauren Fricks
Stafford
Summary
Detail-oriented Legislative Assistant with a strong background in federal operations and legislative support, offering extensive experience in policy analysis, compliance tracking, and stakeholder coordination. Proven ability to manage complex workflows, and ensure accountability across distributed teams. Well-versed in federal government operations, including the federal appropriations process, with a strong understanding of regulatory and compliance frameworks. Brings a disciplined, solutions-oriented approach to administrative and logistical challenges in fast-paced environments.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Legislative Assistant
United States House of Representatives
08.2024 - Current
- Serve as the primary staffer to the Congressman for the House Judiciary Committee, providing policy analysis, legislative support, and strategic counsel on committee matters.
- Conduct extensive research and analysis on a domestic policy portfolio that includes Judiciary issues, Energy, Homeland Security/Immigration, Cybersecurity, Telecommunications, Trade, Intelligence, Law Enforcement, Veterans Affairs, Science Space and Technology, Artificial Intelligence, Healthcare, Education, Labor and Employment, Legislative Branch, and Environment.
- Draft legislation such as the Ensuring Workers Get PAID Act and Dillon's Law.
- Responsible for analyzing, preparing, and advising the Congressman on legislative opportunities based on domestic and international events.
- Develop vote recommendations, talking points, and memos based on the Congressman's preferences for all legislation within my domestic portfolio.
- Attend meetings with constituents and stakeholder groups, meticulously documenting their suggestions and legislative requests, and disseminating the information to the Congressman.
Legislative Aide
United States House of Representatives
04.2023 - 08.2024
- Drafted legislation protecting conservation efforts within the Representative's state.
- Monitored domestic and international items and provided insight to the Representative on the pursuance of potential legislative action.
- Responsible for drafting vote recommendations to the Congressman on the domestic policy portfolio relating to Science Space and Technology, Second Amendment, Veterans Affairs, Native Americans, Legislative Branch, Emergency Management/FEMA.
- Met with various outside lobbying organizations to discuss appropriations requests and initiatives they would like the Congressman to support.
Legislative Correspondent
United States House of Representatives
04.2022 - 08.2023
- Provided bill co-sponsorship suggestions and signatory opportunities for letters to federal agencies.
- Drafted extensions of remarks for business groups within district.
- Wrote letters to federal agencies addressing policy inquiries and rulemaking.
- Assisted with Town Hall events, facilitating direct communication with constituents.
- Organized and managed Congressman's mailing program, overseeing thousands of constituent records.
- Responded to hundreds of constituent correspondences daily via Fireside platform.
- Composed approximately 10 one-page letters weekly on various policy issues.
- Coordinated mass mailings of 1,000 to 5,000 pieces monthly.
Intern
United States House of Representatives
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Assisted in writing 499 mailers supporting Veterans Affairs legislation and constitutional rights.
- Drafted individual written correspondence with constituents through the online IQ mailing system on various policy issues.
- Assigned, batched, and organized all constituent information in Colorado's 5th Congressional District through the online IQ mailing system.
- Contributed to a positive team environment by collaborating with fellow interns on group projects and presentations.
- Compiled daily press clippings for local news, national news, and congressional mentions.
- Answered roughly 35 calls daily from constituents with policy requests to provide them with policy solutions for their concerns.
- Maintained and documented utilizing a database for congressional flag requests through the Excel platform.
- Input flag certificate forms to the office supply store for orders paid by check.
- Supported staff members in their daily tasks, reducing workload burden and allowing for increased focus on higher-priority assignments.
Education
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, West VirginiaMinor - Business Administration And Management
Shepherd University
Shepherdstown, West VirginiaSkills
- Legislative research
- Policy analysis
- Legislative drafting
- Research proficiency
- Stakeholder engagement
- Political strategy
Publications
- Official Congressional Extensions of Remarks - Technical Education Courses
- Official Wisconsin Delegation Advocacy Letter to the National Park Service - Local National Historic Landmark Designation
- Legislation on Hunter and Archery School Programs
- Legislation on anaphylaxis training
Accomplishments
- Heritage Congressional Fellowship Graduate
- Southern Regional Model United Nations Team:
- Delegation for the Republic of Liberia: Committee member for the International Criminal Police Organization
- Delegation for the Republic of Belarus: Committee member for the General Assembly First Committee
Timeline
Legislative Assistant
United States House of Representatives
08.2024 - Current
Legislative Aide
United States House of Representatives
04.2023 - 08.2024
Legislative Correspondent
United States House of Representatives
04.2022 - 08.2023
Intern
United States House of Representatives
01.2022 - 04.2022
Bachelor of Science - Political Science And Government
Shepherd University
Minor - Business Administration And Management
Shepherd University
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