R. Neal Martin
ML Strategies - Senior Director of Government Relations
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With more than two decades of experience in government and government relations, Neal is Senior Director of Government Relations at ML Strategies. He has represented clients before the U.S. Congress and Executive Branch on a wide range of issues including appropriations, energy and sustainability, tax policy, trade, and transportation. In support of a client portfolio that has included Fortune 100 companies, start-ups, non-profits and associations, and colleges and universities, Neal works to advance client goals related to federal policy and funding opportunities, and to increase client visibility with decision makers at the congressional and federal agency level.
Prior to joining ML Strategies, Neal served as a legislative assistant to U.S. Senator Max Cleland (D-GA), advising him on numerous issues including appropriations, energy and environment, international relations, natural resources, and trade.
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Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — November 2024
October 25, 2024 | Article | By R. Neal Martin, John Lushetsky, Myria S. Garcia
Our November 2024 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update highlights new energy-related programs and announcements from DOD, DOE, and other agencies, covers energy-related bills recently introduced in Congress, and recaps significant news about the sector.
2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Financial Services
September 30, 2024 | Advisory | By Alexander Hecht, R. Neal Martin, Frank C. Guinta, Matthew Tikhonovsky
Read about how the November elections could shape the financial services policies of the next presidential administration and 119th Congress.
Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — October 2024
September 26, 2024 | Article | By R. Neal Martin
Our October 2024 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update covers the newly launched Environmental Justice Climate Corps Program, DOE’s 2024 Better Buildings Initiative progress report, energy bills recently passed in the House of Representatives, a Senate hearing on the DOE’s role in advanced computing research & technology, a DOE funding opportunity for wave energy, and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and IRA opportunities.
2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Consumer Product Safety
September 24, 2024 | Advisory | By Christian Tamotsu Fjeld, R. Neal Martin, Charles Samuels
Read about how the upcoming November elections could shape consumer product safety laws and regulations, depending on the outcome of the presidential race and whether one party takes control of Congress.
2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Infrastructure
September 12, 2024 | Advisory | By R. Neal Martin, Frank C. Guinta, Meghan Burke
Read about the potential implications of the 2024 general election for infrastructure policy for the incoming presidential administration and the 119th Congress.
Pre-Election Analysis: International Trade
September 9, 2024 | Advisory | By R. Neal Martin, Frank C. Guinta, Myria S. Garcia
Read about international trade priorities that may be pursued by the presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris in the latest edition of our 2024 Pre-Election Analysis series on how the November 2024 election will impact the legislative and regulatory landscape.
2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Tax Issues
August 19, 2024 | Advisory | By R. Neal Martin, Alexander Hecht, Frank C. Guinta, Myria S. Garcia
Read about key tax policy proposals put forth by presidential candidates Donald Trump and Kamala Harris and what to expect on Capitol Hill from key leaders on tax policy in the 119th Congress in the latest edition of our 2024 Pre-Election Analysis series on how the November 2024 election will impact the legislative and regulatory landscape.
2024 Pre-Election Analysis: US-Canada Cross-Border Issues
August 12, 2024 | Advisory | By R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia, Matthew T. Simpson
Read about some of the most pressing cross-border issues that will be tackled by the next administration and 119th Congress in the second edition of our 2024 Pre-Election Analysis series on how the November 2024 election will impact the legislative and regulatory landscape in a variety of areas.
2024 Pre-Election Analysis: Energy and Sustainability
August 5, 2024 | Advisory | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia
Read about how the outcome of the presidential election could impact energy and sustainability policy in the inaugural edition of our 2024 Pre-Election Analysis series on how the November 2024 election will impact the legislative and regulatory landscape in a variety of areas.
Energy & Sustainability Washington Update – August 2024
July 29, 2024 | Blog | By R. Neal Martin
Our August Energy & Sustainability Washington Update covers the new bipartisan Energy Permitting Reform Act of 2024, the introduction of the DOE’s AI Act to advance American leadership and Frontiers in Artificial Intelligence for Science, Security, and Technology (FASST) initiative, a funding opportunity for solar and battery storage in Puerto Rico, and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law and IRA opportunities.