Rapoza Associates is a public interest lobbying and government relations firm. Founded in 1984, our firm has a proven, bipartisan track record when it comes working with Congress and the White House, overcoming every division of power, regardless of which party is in the majority.

We know what it really takes to get things done. 

We pride ourselves in our ability to identify tangible outcomes in the ever-shifting and competitive world of D.C. politics. Our hands-on approach and experience working with clients and communities helps us argue the merits of the programs on Capitol Hill–making it clear we’re not just ‘talking the talk’. We know how Congress works and understand what it takes to get bills passed and amendments into appropriations, housing bills, community development legislation, farm bills, and tax legislation.

We work with key federal administrative and regulatory agencies, including the Departments of Agriculture, Health and Human Services, Housing and Urban Development, Labor, Treasury, and the Small Business Administration. We take time to understand the programs, policies, and issues at stake. Established relationships and knowledge of the key players help us understand the concerns of these decision-makers and informs the policy and advocacy strategies we develop and implement.

We understand that facts and figures count.

Now, more than ever, policymakers are skeptical about federal programs and policies. Solid arguments based on research and analysis are key in in making the case to decision-makers in Washington. We produce high-quality, high-impact research and analysis to bolster our arguments and give ammunition to our supporters. You can see the quality of our work first-hand on our Research & Analysis page.

We demystify the process.

In addition to providing expert legislative and policy guidance, Rapoza Associates engages and involves clients from start to finish. We work closely with our clients to define organizational objectives and build their capacity to effectively impact the policymaking process. We are committed to spending the time with clients to develop targeted plans and proposals to suit their goals, mobilize constituencies, and put in place the organizational resources needed to ensure the most effective use of available funds.

We achieve success for our clients, because we believe in the work they do. 

Our clients work to build stronger communities across the nation – and we support their work by providing them a range of key services, including representation before Congress and federal agencies and consultation on federal policies and programs. The Rapoza firm is built on 40 years of experience in legislative strategy, public policy analysis and action-oriented research.