Bureau of Public Affairs: Press Relations Office

Information for Journalists

Contact the Office of Press Relations to: 

• Obtain and verify information on U.S. foreign policy positions
• Attend press briefings and media events
• Apply for a press corps building pass

Hours of Operation:
8:15 a.m. -  5:00 p.m. Monday-Friday

The Duty Press Officer is available to respond to press inquiries either in the office at (202) 647-2492 or through the State Department Operations Center at (202) 647-1512
5:00 p.m. - 11:00 p.m. Monday - Friday
9:00 a.m. - 11:00 p.m. Saturday

Mailing Address:
Office of Press Relations
Room 2109
U.S. Department of State
Washington, DC 20520-6180