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Omar Franco, head of Becker & Poliakoff’s Federal Lobbying Practice in Washington, D.C., graces the front cover of the Fall 2025 issue of INFLUENCE Magazine. The feature explores the growth of Florida-based lobbying firms beyond their Sunshine State roots. Becker’s lobbying practice is known for strategically leveraging the team’s decades […]

The federal government has reopened following a 43-day government shutdown – the longest in U.S. history. The deal to reopen Washington extends funding for most of the federal government through January 30 while fully funding Congress, the Departments of Agriculture and Veterans Affairs, the FDA, and military construction projects through […]

October 23, 2025 – Washington, D.C.— Becker is pleased to announce that Anthony Bedell has been recognized as a Top 2025 Lobbyist by the National Institute for Lobbying and Ethics (NILE). This prestigious honor is awarded to industry professionals who have achieved notable legislative successes, demonstrated innovation, earned the respect […]

Washington, D.C. – September 29, 2025 – Becker is proud to announce that Omar Franco, Senior Director and head of the firm’s Federal Lobbying Practice in Washington, D.C., has been honored with the 2025 Top Lobbyist of the Year Award by the Hispanic Lobbyists Association (HLA). Presented as part of […]

The federal government is set to shut down at midnight tomorrow unless lawmakers reach a last-minute funding deal to delay the deadline and buy more time to negotiate a full agreement. Last week, House Republicans passed a short-term funding bill that failed in the Senate, but the House delayed its […]