Advocacy & Policy https://advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com Advocacy & Policy is an in-depth look at policy issues that shape the future of our world. Break down the latest action on the Hill, dissect the policies making their way through Congress, and learn more about what you can do to influence the policy landscape on issues that matter to you. The experienced Legislative & Policy Team at Arnold & Porter, and featured special guests, are here to examine the latest in federal legislation. Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:02:00 -0400 https://podbean.com/?v=5.5 en Copyright 2024 All rights reserved. News:Politics 1440 episodic advocacyandpolicy advocacyandpolicy No false https://pbcdn1.podbean.com/imglogo/image-logo/18525609/For_Apple_small_5v7vbu.jpg Advocacy & Policy https://advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com 144 144 Congressional Kickoff Congressional Kickoff https://advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/e/congressional-kickoff/ https://advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/e/congressional-kickoff/#comments Wed, 07 Jan 2026 18:02:00 -0400 advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/ad3d8d10-7142-36db-8884-2261f2ddd3b6 In this January edition of Advocacy and Policy, Kevin O’Neill is joined by Eugenia Pierson, Allison Jarus, and Mark Epley to break down the biggest legislative priorities as Congress kicks off the new year. From the high-stakes battle over ACA subsidies and health care affordability to the looming January 30th appropriations deadline, the team explores what’s driving negotiations—and what could derail them.

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]]> advocacyandpolicy false No 1987 4 full Advocacy & Policy: Punchbowl News Edition Advocacy & Policy: Punchbowl News Edition https://advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/e/advocacy-policy-punchbowl-news-edition/ https://advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/e/advocacy-policy-punchbowl-news-edition/#comments Tue, 21 Oct 2025 18:00:00 -0300 advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/969e58b9-3866-3b69-9b91-fd9335afa5a4 Punchbowl's Samantha Handler joins partner Kevin O'Neill, senior counsel Ron Kind, and policy advisor Allison Jarus on the latest edition of Advocacy & Policy. They discuss the how the appropriations process has evolved, the dynamics driving the latest negotiations, and what it all means for policymaking in Washington.

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]]> advocacyandpolicy false No 2584 3 full What the New Speaker Means for Business in Washington What the New Speaker Means for Business in Washington https://advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/e/what-the-new-speaker-means-for-business-in-washington/ https://advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/e/what-the-new-speaker-means-for-business-in-washington/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:06:00 -0300 advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/4c156680-ab62-3b18-9d94-98bcebe00fb5 advocacyandpolicy false No 2428 6 full Emerging Issues on the February Legislative Agenda Emerging Issues on the February Legislative Agenda https://advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/e/emerging-issues-on-the-february-legislative-agenda/ https://advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/e/emerging-issues-on-the-february-legislative-agenda/#comments Thu, 04 Sep 2025 18:05:00 -0300 advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/f431633d-666a-3ff2-9507-0f026a08895b advocacyandpolicy false No 1320 5 full How to Win on Policy in 2025: Don't Skip 2024 How to Win on Policy in 2025: Don't Skip 2024 https://advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/e/how-to-win-on-policy-in-2025-dont-skip-2024/ https://advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/e/how-to-win-on-policy-in-2025-dont-skip-2024/#comments Fri, 10 May 2024 15:58:41 -0300 advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/98c3e3a5-ee05-3939-9a70-70acf77c8818 There’s only six months until Election Day, but we can’t write off 2024 as just another “election year.” Our policy analysts with decades of Hill experience discuss how the seeds of policy success for businesses in 2025 are planted in 2024. In this episode, we're tackling two pivotal subjects: the 2024 election and taxes.

First up, our seasoned policy analysts dive deep into the policies that drive both Republican and Democratic voters. From the presidential race to key Senate and House battles, we're decoding the issues that matter most.

Next, we're revisiting the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), peeling back its layers to reveal its significant provisions. For people and businesses invested in tax policies, we discuss how the policies of 2024 can help create wins in 2025. And we explore the victories and setbacks experienced by each party, providing valuable insights into the legislative landscape.

Our panel of policy analysts for this episode includes Kevin O’Neill, a partner in the firm’s Legislative & Public Policy team; Congressman Ron Kind, a senior counsel who brings 26 years of experience from the House of Representatives (D-WI); Mark Epley, partner and former senior Advisor and General Counsel to House Speaker Paul Ryan; and Sonja Nesbit, senior policy advisor, previously appointed by former President Barack Obama as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Don't miss out on this compelling discussion at the intersection of policy and politics. Tune in to gain fresh perspectives and expert insights.

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First up, our seasoned policy analysts dive deep into the policies that drive both Republican and Democratic voters. From the presidential race to key Senate and House battles, we're decoding the issues that matter most.

Next, we're revisiting the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act (TCJA), peeling back its layers to reveal its significant provisions. For people and businesses invested in tax policies, we discuss how the policies of 2024 can help create wins in 2025. And we explore the victories and setbacks experienced by each party, providing valuable insights into the legislative landscape.

Our panel of policy analysts for this episode includes Kevin O’Neill, a partner in the firm’s Legislative & Public Policy team; Congressman Ron Kind, a senior counsel who brings 26 years of experience from the House of Representatives (D-WI); Mark Epley, partner and former senior Advisor and General Counsel to House Speaker Paul Ryan; and Sonja Nesbit, senior policy advisor, previously appointed by former President Barack Obama as Deputy Assistant Secretary for Legislation at the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS).

Don't miss out on this compelling discussion at the intersection of policy and politics. Tune in to gain fresh perspectives and expert insights.

]]> advocacyandpolicy false No 4033 2 full Cherry Blossoms, Negotiated Rulemakings, and Healthcare Legislative Priorities on Capitol Hill Cherry Blossoms, Negotiated Rulemakings, and Healthcare Legislative Priorities on Capitol Hill https://advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/e/cherry-blossoms-negotiated-rulemakings-and-healthcare-legislative-priorities-on-capitol-hill/ https://advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/e/cherry-blossoms-negotiated-rulemakings-and-healthcare-legislative-priorities-on-capitol-hill/#comments Fri, 19 Apr 2024 13:37:44 -0300 advocacyandpolicy.podbean.com/1324f81c-4583-30c4-a4e5-9d393ba946e3 In the April edition of Advocacy & Policy, the Arnold Porter Legislative & Public Policy team discuss two major topics: (1) in the education policy sector, the Department of Education is rewriting regulations that could upend how college students access textbooks and educational resources; and (2) the Congressional wish list for health care legislation, including the BIOSECURE Act, that can pass in 2024.

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