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Becker Lobbyists Welcome Newest Client, 3M; National Reach of Firm Grows

02.09.2021
Anthony BedellOmar FrancoBert GómezAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast, announced that it is proud to represent newest client, 3M, to provide lobbying services bicoastally at the federal level in Washington, D.C. and state level in California, beginning January 1, 2021. Headquartered […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

100% FEMA Reimbursement by Executive Order

02.03.2021
Amanda L. Wood

Yesterday, President Biden filed an executive order (EO) to retroactively reimburse states (and their local government subgrantees) for FEMA-eligible services – including masks, gloves, emergency feeding actions, sheltering at risk populations, etc. – that were provided from the beginning of the pandemic in January 2020. Below is the official language […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Becker’s Washington Weekly: Week of February 1, 2021

02.02.2021
Anthony BedellOmar FrancoBert GómezAlfonso LopezClarence WilliamsAmanda L. Wood

Both chambers of Congress are speeding towards passing President Biden’s $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package through budgetary reconciliation, which bypasses the Senate’s 60-vote filibuster rule in favor of a simple majority vote. In a 50-50 Senate, the move would require every Democrat – including centrist Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) – […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Washington, D.C. Update: President Biden’s First Term Plans

01.20.2021
Amanda L. WoodClarence WilliamsAlfonso Lopez

While many of President Biden’s plans can be accomplished through executive orders, those requiring congressional approval will be met with slim Democratic majorities. Below are his current goals: Climate & Energy Ban new oil and gas permits on public land and water. Rejoin the Paris Climate Accords. End the Keystone […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying, Federal Lobbying

Becker Federal Lobbying Team Welcomes Newest Client, Hennepin County, Minnesota

01.04.2021
Amanda L. WoodOmar FrancoClarence WilliamsAnthony Bedell

Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals at offices throughout the East Coast, announced its representation of Hennepin County, Minnesota, and its subsidiary corporation, Hennepin Healthcare System, Inc., in Washington, DC, before Congress, the White House and with various federal agencies, beginning January 1, 2021. […]

Areas of Focus: Government Law & Lobbying