
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.
viewpoints
Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — March 2025
March 5, 2025 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia
Our March 2025 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update highlights federal energy policy developments in February. These include Trump administration executive orders, policy shifts, regulatory overhauls, and permitting changes, as well as federal layoffs and congressional developments.
Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — February 2025
February 3, 2025 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia
Our February 2025 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update highlights the latest energy policy moves by the Trump administration and provides insights into President Trump’s executive orders, the advancement of Trump’s cabinet picks, and potential energy proposals that may make it into the budget reconciliation process.
2024 Post-Election Analysis: Energy & Sustainability
December 6, 2024 | Advisory | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia
Read about the outlook for energy policy in light of Trump’s recent nominations and the composition of the incoming Congress. Topics include the fate of the IRA, the prospects for energy project permitting reform, and areas of bipartisan support.
Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — December 2024
November 26, 2024 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia
Our December 2024 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update covers Trump’s cabinet picks, recent agency actions, legislative developments, requests for information, notices, and funding opportunity announcements focused on or impacting the energy sector.
2024 Post-Election Analysis
November 8, 2024 | Article | By Alexander Hecht, R. Neal Martin, Anthony DeMaio, Frank C. Guinta, Christian Tamotsu Fjeld, John Lushetsky, Pamela Mejia, Myria S. Garcia
Read ML Strategies’ in-depth analysis of how the results of the November 2024 elections are likely to shape policy in many areas, including energy & sustainability, US-Canada cross-border issues, taxation, health care, international trade, infrastructure, consumer product safety, and financial services, and what to expect in the upcoming lame duck session of Congress.
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.
Events & Speaking
National Association of Health and Educational Facilities Finance Authorities (NAHEFFA) Spring Conference
Washington D.C. Update & What Happens IF...?
New Orleans

Energy and Cleantech Under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
Cleantech San Diego
Virtual Event

Recognition & Awards
JD Supra Readers’ Choice Award, Top Author – Energy, 2025
