what we do

Advocacy Services

When the stakes in Washington are highest, clients turn to RFA. For more than two decades, we’ve represented leading companies before Congress and federal agencies– shaping legislation, influencing rulemakings, and moving outcomes that directly affect the bottom line.

Our bipartisan relationships and on-the-ground experience let us deliver results in moments most firms find too complicated, to contested, or too gridlocked to navigate.

AREAS OF PRACTICE

Advocating Effectively

Effective advocacy starts with a clear-eyed view of what the client needs to accomplish. RFA builds the strategy, sharpens the message, and prepares clients for the moments that matter most: the meeting with a key member, the testimony before a committee, the conversation that turns a skeptic into an ally. We make complex issues understandable so decision-makers can say yes with confidence.

Regulatory Relations

Federal agencies write the rules that often matter most to a business. The difference between a workable rule and a costly one comes down to who’s in the room and what they understand. RFA helps clients build and sustain credible relationships across the Executive Branch, navigate active rulemakings, and connect the dots between agency action and congressional intent. The result is regulatory engagement that actually shapes outcomes.

Legislative Intelligence

Knowing what’s happening on Capitol Hill is one thing; knowing what’s about to happen is another. RFA’s relationships with Members of Congress and senior staff give clients a real-time read on emerging legislation, committee dynamics, and political shifts. That intelligence becomes a competitive edge: clients see the move before it happens and have the strategy ready when it does.

Building Successful Coalitions

A single voice rarely moves Washington. A coalition can. RFA helps clients identify the right partners, align them around a shared objective, and present policymakers with the kind of unified, credible argument that’s hard to ignore. We don’t just convene allies. we build the coordinated strategy that turns a group of stakeholders into a force for outcomes.

Enhancing the Brand

The strongest companies in Washington aren’t just heard when they advocate—they’re trusted before they ever ask. RFA helps clients build that kind of standing, identifying the right moments and venues to engage policymakers and positioning the company as a credible, go-to voice in its industry. From Fortune 100 leaders to emerging innovators, we help clients build influence that lasts beyond any single issue.

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