Washington, D.C. – April 30,2025—Becker, a multi-practice commercial law firm with attorneys, lobbyists, and other professionals in offices throughout the East Coast, announced that Angel W. Colón-Rivera has joined as a Senior Government Relations Advisor in Becker’s Government Law & Lobbying practice, based in Washington, DC. With over a decade […]
100 Days Later President Trump marks the first 100 days of his second term this week as lawmakers return to Washington following a two-week recess. House Republicans will resume consideration of their budget reconciliation measure to advance President Trump’s tax, immigration, and defense priorities. Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) has indicated […]
Washington’s influence industry grew to a new high in 2024, with clients turning to lobbying professionals as they sought to shape federal policies. Disclosures required by law – which cover much but not all federal advocacy activity – showed $4.53 billion in spending last year, up from $4.35 billion in […]
Tariffs Come to Town Congress is in session today as Washington reacts to President Trump’s global reciprocal tariffs announced last week. Over the weekend, the Senate passed a repeal of certain Canada-focused tariffs. Still, its future in the House remains uncertain, especially as lawmakers leave town Friday for a two-week […]
Congress Springs Into Action Lawmakers return to Washington this week as they embrace their Spring agenda and potentially a larger House Republican conference. While House Republicans currently hold a slim majority, this week Florida will hold two special elections to fill two Republican-favored seats vacated by former Representatives Matt Gaetz […]
