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Governor Ron DeSantis Signs Florida CS/CS/SB 1134

04.24.2026
Kathleen “Katie” O. Berkey, AICP

On April 23, 2026, Governor Ron DeSantis signed Florida CS/CS/SB 1134 (Chapter 2026-43) into law effective January 1, 2027, addressing official actions of local governments, primarily concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion (DEI) policies. Key provisions include: Prohibiting counties and municipalities from Funding or promoting DEI programs or initiatives; and Taking any official action...

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Florida Legislative Lobbying
News banner: Becker named top 100 lobbying firm by Bloomberg Government, with fireworks over the Capitol.

Becker Named Among Bloomberg Government’s Top 100 Lobbying Firms in 11th Annual Industry Report

04.22.2026
Omar Franco

Washington, DC, April 22, 2026 — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals, is proud to announce that its federal lobbying practice has been recognized among Bloomberg Government’s Top 100 lobbying firms nationwide, ranking No. 77 in 2025 federal lobbying revenue in the publication’s 11th […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of April 20

04.20.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

Congress Faces Packed Agenda Congress is back in Washington this week to tackle high-profile items, including an extension of FISA Section 702 and a budget reconciliation effort to fund ICE and CBP. This week, the House of Representatives will turn its attention toward loosening permitting requirements for energy and rural […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of April 13

04.13.2026
Perry S. AdairAnthony BedellChris BerardiniAngel W. Colón-RiveraShannon DuncansonBert GómezSadie HaireAlfonso LopezNeri Ann MartinezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. WoodCorey Weeks

Congress Returns from Two-Week Recess Congress is back in Washington with a growing list of to-do items, including DHS funding, FISA, and a second budget reconciliation. This week, the House of Representatives is set to take up an aviation safety bill spurred by last year’s deadly collision over the Potomac […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Becker Federal Lobbying Practice Grows, Welcomes Several New Clients

03.31.2026
Omar Franco

Washington, DC, March 31,  2026 — Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals, is pleased to announce that it will provide federal government relations and legislative liaison services on behalf of several new clients including: AB Energy USA – develops renewable energy sources such as […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying