Government Affairs

Center for Public Policy | Federal & State Government Relations

The Government Affairs team supports the mission of Alliance Defending Freedom with top-notch policy analysis, on-the-ground testimony in legislative hearings, and communication and messaging work that helps put policy into action.

ADF helped craft and review over 250 bills during the 2026 legislative session so far.
ADF’s government relations staff covers Congress and 22 states.
ADF attorneys testified 60 times before state legislatures and Congress.

What We Do

Skilled constitutional analysis of federal and state law, legislation, and regulation.

Assist with drafting legislation and crafting language to strengthen laws and proposed bills.
Maintain a library of legislative options and resources that advance fundamental constitutional principles and can be tailored to the needs of Congress or state lawmakers.

Experienced legal testimony in legislative hearings before Congress and state legislatures.

Share first-hand and compelling client experiences to demonstrate the impact of laws or proposed legislation on constituents’ constitutional rights.
Connect lawmakers with subject-matter experts who can testify on the science, data, or real-world impact of legislative proposals.

Effective, tested messaging and resources on the critical public policy issues of our day.

Provide media training for legislators, preparing them to answer the toughest questions.
Equip legislators with resources, statistics, and customized toolkits to educate lawmakers and the public on constitutional issues, assisting in the legislative process.