DOE unveiled a reorganization, which included creating the Office of Critical Minerals and Energy Innovation. Agencies and departments are regularly restructured to ensure important policy priorities are quickly executed and to keep the U.S. agile and competitive on the world

Congress is back in session, and the December sprint is in full swing. With only 3 weeks left, our team is tracking the fate of the expiring ACA tax credits, a vote on NDAA and what’s next for nine appropriations bills that must pass to avoid a partial government shutdown in

Meet the Team: Todd Willens - partner at The Bernhardt Group How Todd achieves results for clients: ✅ One of Washington’s most respected voices on natural resource policy and environmental regulation ✅ Former Chief of Staff at the U.S. Department of the Interior ✅ Unique

Congratulations to Chairman of The Bernhardt Group and former Interior Secretary, @David Bernhardt on your appointment to @A1Policy ‘s first-ever Farmers First Lawfare Advisory Council. Under the leadership of @LaLONeill, @TBennettDC, and @tolmanbrett, the advisory council will

'Tis the season for calendar launches! The Bernhardt Group is proud to share its first annual joint Congressional Calendar for 2026. 📅 Download your copy of next year’s calendar so you never miss the action happening on Capitol Hill: https://t.co/L8w1OjRwUL

Our Chairman @DavidLBernhardt spoke at @ColoLaw's annual Martz Symposium on Public Lands. Drawing from his experience leading the Interior Department and serving under multiple administrations, David encouraged the law students in the room to consider civil service after

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News out of Washington: Last week, the Interior Department released the third critical minerals list, adding 10 more minerals considered vital to the United States’ national security and economic interests. It’s a roadmap for how Washington and the private sector can secure

Meet the Team: Luke Johnson - partner at The Bernhardt Group With over 25 years of experience in energy and natural resource policy, spanning permitting strategies, public infrastructure, and appropriations, Luke understands the intricacies of the policy landscape because he

I applaud President Trump’s choice of New Mexico’s Steve Pearce to lead the Bureau of Land Management. Steve’s leadership on public lands issues and energy issues makes him uniquely suited for the role. I encourage swift confirmation of his nomination. https://t.co/a7F2QbPAwu

The Commerce Committee considered key nominations this week, including friend of The Bernhardt Group, Ryan McCormack, to be Under Secretary of Transportation for Policy. Our team looks forward to collaborating with Ryan, as well as the other incredibly qualified public servants

💡Did you know: The nut industry contributes over $148 billion to the American economy? In October, our team was on Capitol Hill celebrating National Nut Day. The Bernhardt Group was honored to join our client, the @almondalliance , on Capitol Hill to discuss with lawmakers and

Thanks to President Trump and Interior Secretary Burgum, many national parks have continued to function in spite of the shutdown – allowing visitors to enjoy our nation’s natural beauty, bolstering local economies and powering small businesses. Our own Kate Gonzales

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Washington and Beijing have reached a new stage in their economic showdown. China decided to use its leverage: critical minerals. China’s announcement targeting the U.S. defense sector threatens America’s national security and its ability to source rare earth minerals. Our

Meet the Team: Cole Rojewski - partner at The Bernhardt Group Playing a key role in shaping appropriations legislation over the past decade, Cole has a strong reputation as a strategic thinker with a deep understanding of the political environment and the mechanics of federal

The shutdown has entered its second week as Congress remains at an impasse over funding the government. The Bernhardt Group is monitoring the negotiations happening in Washington and the impacts of the shutdown across industries. Our team is here to help our clients and you