Neal is Senior Director of Government Relations at ML Strategies, with more than two decades of experience in government and government relations. He has represented clients before the US 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, startups, nonprofits 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 levels.

Prior to joining ML Strategies, Neal served as a legislative assistant to US 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 Updates – October 2020

September 28, 2020 | Article | By R. Neal Martin

August 28, 2020 | Article | By R. Neal Martin

July 27, 2020 | Article | By R. Neal Martin

Mintz’s August Washington Update covers the U.S. Senate’s hearing on carbon dioxide management technologies and other energy legislation pending in Congress.

July 20, 2020 | Blog | By Thomas Burton, R. Neal Martin

July 2, 2020 | Blog | By Alexander Hecht, R. Neal Martin, Anthony DeMaio

June 30, 2020 | Article | By R. Neal Martin

ML Strategies and Mintz continue to engage with key decision makers on various energy and sustainability matters before the Congress and Administration. Federal efforts on these issues have continued apace as part of and separately from the federal response to the coronavirus pandemic.

May 28, 2020 | Article | By R. Neal Martin

While Congress and the Administration spent much of May working to address the economic, social, and public health impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic, there was still significant activity on energy and sustainability-related matters.

April 29, 2020 | Article | By R. Neal Martin

Energy & Sustainability Washington Updates — May 2020

April 14, 2020 | Article | By R. Neal Martin

With the emergence of the coronavirus pandemic over the past month as a major public health and economic crisis, the primary focus on Capitol Hill has been on passage of the Coronavirus Aid, Relief and Economic Stimulus (CARES) Act, which was signed into law by President Trump on March 27. However, there were other developments on energy and sustainability policy on Capitol Hill and in the Administration.

April 3, 2020 | Blog | By R. Neal Martin, Taylor Shepherd

As the coronavirus pandemic spreads across the nation, your team at ML Strategies continues to monitor legislative and regulatory updates at the federal and state level. Each week, ML Strategies will provide weekly updates from Massachusetts and Washington, DC to keep you informed and aware of relief opportunities and guidance for your businesses and companies.