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Biographical

Family:

Education

• Pepperdine University School of Public Policy - MPP, state and local government, economics (2012-2014)

• Texas State University-San Marcos - BA, political science and government (2007-2011)

Employment History

• U.S. Chamber Technology Engagement Center (March 2024-)

  Senior Director, Policy

• U.S. Chamber Technology Engagement Center (Aug. 2021-March 2024)

  Policy Director

• Rep. Scott Franklin (R-FL) (Jan. 2021-Aug. 2021)

  Deputy Chief of Staff/Legislative Director

• Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) (July 2020-Jan. 2021)

  Deputy Chief of Staff

• Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) (Aug. 2019-July 2020)

  Legislative Director

• Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) (July 2017-Aug. 2019)

  Senior Legislative Assistant

• Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) (Oct. 2015-July 2017)

  Legislative Assistant

• Rep. Pete Olson (R-TX) (Jan. 2015-March 2015)

  Intern

Activities and Interests

• Languages: American Sign Language
  

Contact Information

• 
  Email, work:
  mrichards@uschamber.com

Main Office
1615 H St. NW
Washington, District of Columbia 20062
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Lobbying and Foreign Representation

Listed as lobbyist by registrants:

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce (2021-2024)

Lobbied on behalf of:

• U.S. Chamber of Commerce

Privately Financed Travel

3 trips taken between 2017 - 2019 costing $3,490

See map of trips

Congressional Salary

Caught Our Eye

• U.S. Chamber adds to already-massive team with GOP hire

  Posted by Keturah Hetrick on Aug. 2, 2021
  The country's biggest lobbying group has coaxed another GOP staffer into its ranks. read more