Lobbying World: Akin snags former Ways and Means chair ahead of tax fight

Former House Ways and Means Committee Chair Kevin Brady (R-Texas) is joining Akin as a senior policy consultant. As chair of the chief tax-writing committee, Brady played a pivotal role in shaping the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act, former President Trump’s signature tax bill, which has several provisions expiring in 2025.

“The firm’s reputation in the areas under the jurisdiction of the Ways and Means Committee is unparalleled, and that made it a natural choice for me,” said Brady. “I’m...