Your political operation
for the oversight era.

When the new Congress takes office in January, Washington expects an active and aggressive oversight agenda from day one no matter who holds the majority.

 

 

Why this matters for business

A congressional inquiry can put a company’s reputation, market position, and leadership under pressure in a single news cycle. For those holding their breath until the final midterm ballots are counted, it will be too late. History says the first inquiries will go out in November, before the new Congress is even sworn in.

 

Our firm stands behind you

Since 2012, FTP has been preparing companies and executives for the hardest rooms in Washington. Our oversight practice focuses what we do best: leveraging the intelligence, the relationships, the preparation, and the narrative that carry a company through scrutiny without material damage. We can work alongside your counsel to navigate every phase of an inquiry.

  • Early intelligence Track oversight signals before they become a formal inquiry.
  • Exposure review Assess public records, prior statements, filings, and digital footprint.
  • Narrative strategy Assess exposure, build the narrative, and prepare leadership. Build credible messages that withstand scrutiny.
  • Stakeholder engagement Reach members, staff, allies, and third-party validators.
  • Hearing preparation Prepare books, questions and answers, mock hearings, and witnesses.
  • Rapid response Coordinate earned, digital, and stakeholder communications as events unfold.

Led by FTP’s leadership team

FTP combines government relations, public affairs, strategic communications, research, analytics, digital, field, and advocacy intelligence. Our bipartisan team helps clients prepare early, respond effectively, and protect reputation under pressure.

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Michelle Baker

Michelle Baker

Partner, Head of Public Affairs

Cindy Brown

Cindy Brown

Partner, Head of Democratic Advocacy

Jeffrey Forbes

Jeffrey Forbes

Founding Partner and Chairman

Libby Greer

Libby Greer

Partner, Head of Government Relations

Rick Murphy

Rick Murphy

Partner, Head of Republican Advocacy

Doug Usher, Ph.D.

Doug Usher, Ph.D.

Partner, Head of Insights

Chris Billeter

Chris Billeter

Executive Vice President, Head of Digital Strategy & Insights

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