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Government Relations

Washington Partners, LLC has a long track record of government relations efforts that have positively influenced federal policy. The firm's broad-based legislative practice offers a full range of services that are necessary for successful advocacy in the complex and dynamic Washington, D.C. environment - from single item appropriations and specific regulatory changes to advocating a full policy agenda. WPLLC also serves clients who do not lobby, but seek greater visibility in the policy community and within the federal government.

WPLLC has a national reputation for effectiveness and integrity in representing clients before Congress and federal agencies. A sophisticated blend of public policy analysis with a thorough understanding of legislative and administrative processes enables the firm to provide timely and effective representation. All of WPLLC's principals have worked in offices of members of Congress and on congressional committees in both the U.S. House of Representatives and the U.S. Senate. Each has an insider's understanding of how the legislative process works. They have extensive experience working with executive branch agencies, including the Department of Education, the Social Security Administration, the Department of Health and Human Services, the Department of Labor and the Department of the Treasury, as well as the National Council on Disability. Click here to learn more about WPLLC's policy expertise

WPLLC's government relations services include:

• Developing and implementing a government relations strategy
• Providing direct lobbying and grassroots organizing
• Developing policy messages
• Preparing congressional testimony
• Drafting legislative and regulatory language
• Monitoring and analyzing legislative and regulatory activity
• Securing appropriations
• Arranging meetings with congressional offices
• Providing training in government relations for boards, association members, and organizational staff
• Conducting presentations on the legislative process, policy topics, budget and appropriations processes