Every year, Congress is tasked with passing 13 appropriations bills (spending bills) that provide funding for the entire federal government including the Departments of Defense, Transportation, Education, Energy, and Health and Human Services among others. Included in these spending bills are millions of dollars for a variety of projects ranging from research and development to construction of health facilities to local road projects. In fiscal year 2010, approximately $15 billion funded 9,413 projects. Although very competitive, these dollars are very attainable with the appropriate counsel and a skilled advocate on the ground in Washington.
Roetzel & Andress' government relations team in Washington, D.C. has the collective experience and in-depth knowledge of the federal appropriations process to guide you through the complexities of securing these federal dollars. In less than three years, our government relations practice has helped secure over $16 million in federal dollars for clients, including the following types of projects: - Hospital Construction (Department of Health and Human Services)
- Medical Equipment (Department of Health and Human Services)
- Clean Energy Research and Development (Department of Energy)
- Military Technology Research and Development (Department of Defense)
- Highway and Streetscape Funding (Department of Transportation)
- Funding for Institutions of Higher Education
- Funding for Local County Initiatives
Our government relations team works closely with our clients from the beginning of the appropriations process to the end to develop strategies and briefing materials for Members of Congress and their staff in order to ensure the best possible results. This includes scheduling meetings to lobby Members of Congress and staff, drafting legislation and position papers on the proposed initiatives, and monitoring legislative and political developments on Capitol Hill.
In addition to the projects referenced above, there are other avenues to obtain federal funding, including competitive federal grants announced almost daily which our government relations team monitors and shares with clients. These grants awarded by government agencies assist in developing relationships to cultivate inroads with government agencies, which can often lead to future business opportunities.
Outside of federal grants and federal appropriations, there are many other issue areas in which the government has a hand and that our government relations professionals have the expertise and congressional network to handle. Whether it be trade related, tax policy, financial services, federal procurement or any other government related issue, our government relations team has the experience, understanding and qualifications to effectively advocate your interests before the Federal Government.
Our Government Relations team scope of services include but are not limited to: - Maintaining regular contact and communications with key Members of Congress, Congressional Committees,
- relevant Congressional delegations and top agency officials
- Arranging and preparing for meetings with Washington decision-makers
- Drafting and preparing written materials for project initiatives and legislation, including talking points for educating
- and promoting initiatives with federal decision-makers
- Identifying funding opportunities consistent with a client's federal opportunities
- Providing guidance on priority legislation and regulatory issues and advising as to the possible benefits or adverse impacts such initiatives will have for the client
- Monitoring legislative and political developments on Capitol Hill
- Experience filing for and securing government funding
- Organizing and managing coalitions to build support for initiatives or specific legislation
For a complete description of Roetzel & Andress' Government Relations practice, visit ralaw.com/government. Mary Anne Walsh and Rick Limardo of Roetzel & Andress' government relations practice in Washington, D.C. have over 35 years of combined experience working in Congress. Through their years of service on and off of Capitol Hill, they have gained experience and developed relationships that are invaluable to clients who have issues before the Federal Government. For more information on how Mary Anne and Rick can help you, contact (202) 625-0600.
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