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With July 4th fast approaching, the Senate’s reconciliation process is gaining momentum. The Smith-Free Group LLC outlines the latest developments, key deadlines, and political dynamics shaping the reconciliation process and FY 2026 appropriations. Senate Reconciliation Update Timing The Senate is in session for four weeks in June and four weeks in July. Treasury has said […]

WASHINGTON DC — The Smith Free Group, a well-known bipartisan consulting firm in Washington DC, today announced Mike Mullen has joined the firm as Senior Vice President. Jon Deuser, president and CEO of the 38-year-old company said, “We’re thrilled to welcome Mike to our team. He has a reputation as a trusted advisor, effective advocate

We’re thrilled to share the happy news that Max Becker, Vice President at Smith-Free Group, and Alyssa Anderson, Chief of Staff to Rep. Juan Ciscomani (R-Ariz.), were married this past weekend in a beautiful ceremony in Alexandria, Virginia. Max and Alyssa first met while working for then-NRCC Chair Tom Emmer (R-Minn.), where Alyssa served as his

“There are decades where nothing happens, and weeks where decades happen. –Lenin It is Day 37 of the second Trump Administration, and Washington, D.C. is witnessing arguably the most intense flurry of activity since the first 100 days of the Franklin Delano Roosevelt presidency. Some of this effort is largely symbolic and of limited import;

The 119th session of Congress begins today followed 17 days later by the second inauguration of President Trump. Republicans will control Congress and the White House, but the slim margin in the House will be challenging to navigate for a restless GOP majority eager to enact an ambitious legislative agenda. As with any new presidential

Following last week’s elections, Congress returns to work in Washington before a targeted adjournment date of December 20th. Here are some initial thoughts about the lame duck session and the post-election political environment. Political Landscape Trump returned from the political dead with a resounding win, arguably the best performance by a Republican since Ronald Reagan’s

“Everything Old is New Again” –Peter Allen The last several topsy-turvy weeks in politics have been whiplash inducing, and perhaps the most over-used phrases now in American political analysis are “uncharted waters” and “unprecedented events”. But we remind everyone that despite the uncertainty surrounding the coming elections there are some things we already know –

We are excited to share a significant milestone in the history of Smith-Free Group! After nearly 30 years of growth, collaboration, and success at our 14th and K Street location, we are moving to a new office space at 1001 G Street NW. Our time at 14th and K Street has been marked by numerous

As we enter the summer of 2024, there seems to be a lingering unease and dissatisfaction in the country.  Inflation has eased statistically, but its effects are still widely felt, especially by those on the lower end of the economic spectrum.  This spring saw the most widespread campus unrest since the social upheaval of the

“Remember that Senate leadership elections are conducted by secret ballot, and that senators lie.” –former Sen. Jim Bunning Sen. McConnell’s announcement that he would step down as Republican Leader at the end of the 118th Congress signaled the start of the public phase of the campaign to succeed him. Candidates have been maneuvering behind the