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Crunch Time for FY25 Appropriations
Government funding lapses in just over a week on March 14th. House and Senate Appropriations chairs Cole (R-OK) and Collins (R-ME) have...
Brett Fulcer
Mar 6, 2025


A Guide to Finding a Strong Champion in Congress
Not every piece of legislation or policy issue will get a top-tier champion on Capitol Hill, but not every policymaker can or should lead...
Charles Cooper
Mar 5, 2025


Executive Action on Timber – What it Means and What Comes Next
Over the weekend, President Trump signed two executive orders aimed at bolstering domestic timber production and reducing reliance on...
Madeline Wade
Mar 4, 2025


Advocacy in the 119th Congress: Time to Shift
Every Congress is different from the last and advocacy tactics and strategies (should) adjust to better align with new trends and new...
Charles Cooper
Feb 26, 2025


Breaking through the Noise: How to Get your Message through to Congress
Washington, DC is always a noisy place, but these days it feels even louder. Competing priorities, shifting political dynamics, and a...
Madeline Wade
Feb 25, 2025


Shutdown or No Shutdown? Here We Go Again…
When Congress punted on FY 25 spending in December, it was clear that it would become an immediate burden on the new 119th Congress….and...
Charles Cooper
Feb 24, 2025


How to Reclaim the Narrative When Your Policy is Under Attack
These days, with the political status quo quickly shapeshifting under a new administration and Congress, once-respected policy positions...
Jessica Black
Feb 21, 2025


The Endangered Species Act in the Spotlight Amid Energy Dominance Agenda
The Trump Administration's push for energy dominance places a renewed focus on the Endangered Species Act (ESA), a bedrock conservation...
Madeline Wade
Feb 20, 2025


New Administration and New Congress: Key Takeaways that Inform the Months Ahead
The last three weeks are a good reminder of the impact of elections on policy change in Washington, DC. As President Trump and a...
Charles Cooper
Feb 19, 2025


Brumidi Group Congressional Appropriations Handbook
Our latest document provides an overview of the appropriations process, as well as a deeper dive into best practices for requesting...
Brumidi Team
Feb 19, 2025


What to Watch for in the New White House National Energy Dominance Council
Last Friday, President Trump signed an executive order commissioning the National Energy Dominance Council. The council will be led by...
Madeline Wade
Feb 18, 2025


How to Engage Younger Voters with Modern Policy Messaging
According to NBC exit polls, in 2024, President Trump picked up a larger proportion of voters under 30 than any Republican presidential...
Jessica Black
Feb 17, 2025


Energy & Environment-Focused Agencies Lay Out New Priorities
As energy and environment agency leadership has been confirmed, check out our latest infographic detailing their outlined priorities,...
Brumidi Team
Feb 14, 2025


Senators Whose Terms of Service Expire in 2027
The Senators below were elected in November 2020 unless they joined through appointment or a special election. Their terms will expire on...
Brumidi Team
Feb 11, 2025


Early Agriculture and Rural Development Policy Priorities
Brooke Rollins, President Trump’s nominee for Secretary of Agriculture, is expected to get her confirmation vote on the Senate floor this...
Brett Fulcer
Feb 11, 2025


For the Second Trump Administration, AI is the New Arms Race
On the second day of his presidency, flanked by the CEO’s of OpenAI, Softbank, and Oracle, President Trump announced a joint private...
Brett Fulcer
Feb 6, 2025


Deregulation Executive Order: How to Navigate the Regulatory Environment
On January 31, the President issued an Executive Order to “unleash prosperity through deregulation.” His order would require the...
Charles Cooper
Feb 6, 2025


Wildfire Policy in the 119th Congress: A Rare Bipartisan Opportunity
As the 119th Congress kicks off, wildfire policy is emerging as one of the few bipartisan bright spots on Capitol Hill. Devastating...
Madeline Wade
Feb 5, 2025


5 Influential Factors That Might Impact the Looming Trade War
During his first term, President Trump tweeted , “Trade wars are good and easy to win.” That may be tested in the coming weeks as the...
Charles Cooper
Feb 3, 2025


Harnessing Social Media for Effective Digital Policy Advocacy
According to Pew Research Center, over half of Americans (54%) get at least some of their news from social media. In 2025, this is no...
Jessica Black
Jan 31, 2025
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