SPECIALTIES
Specialties &
Areas of
Expertise.
Effective advocacy in Washington requires more than access to policymakers. It requires judgment, credibility, and trusted relationships built over time. The McSwane Group brings this approach to its work across a range of policy areas, helping clients navigate the federal legislative and regulatory landscape.
Social Security:
Disability Insurance
Return to Work
Ticket to Work Program
Energy:
Nuclear
Geothermal
Fusion
Permitting
Tax Credits
Oceans:
Illegal, Unreported, Unregulated Fishing
Forced Labor at Sea
Marine Mammals
Shark Finning
Commercial Aerospace & DOD:
Commercial LEO Destination
Federal Aviation Administration
National Aeronautics and Space Administration
National Defense Authorization Act
Education:
Special Education
Aging
Vision Loss
Personnel Preparation
ABOUT
About the McSwane Group.
Marcie McSwane is the founder of The McSwane Group, a boutique federal government relations and consulting firm based in Washington, D.C. She advises clients across a range of policy areas, including energy, tax policy, disability policy, special education, aerospace, and ocean and wildlife issues. Marcie represents clients before Congress and supports their advocacy by monitoring and analyzing legislative, oversight, and regulatory developments while clearly communicating client priorities to key decision-makers.
Prior to founding The McSwane Group, Marcie spent nearly a decade working with former Congressman Ray McGrath (R-NY) at The McGrath Group and the Downey McGrath Group, a bipartisan government relations firm chaired by former Congressman Tom Downey (D-NY). Earlier in her career, she served on Capitol Hill in the offices of Representative Louie Gohmert (TX-01) and Representative Frank Lucas (OK-03).
Outside of her consulting work, Marcie serves on the Executive Committee of the Capitol Hill Club and chairs its Special Events Committee. She also serves on the Board of the Texas State Society, where she served as President, and is on the organizing committee for the Black Tie and Boots Inaugural Ball, one of the largest inaugural events in Washington.
Originally from Tyler, Texas, Marcie is a graduate of Texas A&M University. Gig ’em, Ags.
LOBBYING STRATEGY
A key step in any successful advocacy strategy:
Effective advocacy begins with identifying the Congressional leaders and committees responsible for shaping policy in each issue area. The McSwane Group works closely with clients to develop thoughtful, targeted strategies that engage the right policymakers and committees of jurisdiction while advancing client priorities.
House Committees
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House Ways and Means Committee
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House Committee on Energy and Commerce Committee
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House Committee on Natural Resources
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House Committee on Science, Space and Technology
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House Committee on Education and the Workforce
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House Committee on Appropriations
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House Committee on Armed Services
Senate Committees
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Senate Committee on Commerce, Science, and Transportation
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Senate Committee on Energy and Natural Resources
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Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works
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Senate Committee on Appropriations
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Senate Committee on Armed Services
Identify specific priority issues, relevant Congressional leaders and committees of jurisdiction.
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Develop clear messaging and engagement strategies to support productive meetings and relationship-building with relevant Congressional offices.
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Maintain regular communication with Congressional offices and provide clients with timely updates and insights as policy discussions evolve.
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Engage relevant federal agencies and administration officials where appropriate, recognizing that effective advocacy often involves both Congressional and Executive Branch engagement.
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OUR CLIENTS
We believe every client is a valuable long-term partner.
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The McSwane Group works closely with clients to identify priorities, develop advocacy strategies, and engage the policymakers responsible for shaping federal policy.