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.

Energy & Sustainability Washington Update — June 2025

June 2, 2025 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia

House Republicans advanced their sweeping reconciliation package amid a flurry of activity across the executive branch, with President Trump issuing executive orders to bolster the US nuclear sector.

May 2, 2025 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia

Our May 2025 Energy & Sustainability Washington Update highlights the first 100 days of the Trump administration, including staffing cuts at DOE, EPA, FERC, and DOI, accelerated permitting changes, early reconciliation negotiations, and the uncertain future of IRA energy tax credits.

April 3, 2025 | Article | By John Lushetsky, R. Neal Martin, Myria S. Garcia

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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Federal Energy Policy Update: A Tumultuous Start to 2025

April 14, 2025

Senior Vice President of ML Strategies John Lushetsky, Senior Director of Government Relations R. Neal Martin, and Manager of Legislative and Regulatory Affairs Myria Garcia published an article in the 2025 edition of Pratt’s Energy Law Report discussing recent federal energy policy developments.

Ten Mintz Attorneys Recognized in JD Supra’s 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards

March 10, 2025

JD Supra has recognized ten Mintz attorneys in its 2025 Readers’ Choice Awards. The awards recognize attorneys and firms whose articles on the JD Supra platform were most read by C-suite executives, in-house counsel, media, and other professionals during 2024.

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