The terms: "budget request," "budget recission" and "budget reconciliation" may sound similar, but they carry very different meanings and consequences. Understanding them is essential if your work intersects with federal funding for ocean or science priorities. ESP Advisors will help you navigate these mechanisms that determine whether programs you care about grow, survive, or disappear.

Engaging in DC does not mean stepping into gridlock. Just because your organization may face restrictions on lobbying doesn’t mean you can’t engage in advocacy or even hire a lobbying firm. Whether it’s securing record funding, driving key legislation, or elevating your voice in Washington, ESP Advisors makes it happen.

A leaked White House memo reveals proposed drastic cuts to NOAA and NASA. The draft plan for the Fiscal Year 2026 (FY26) President’s Budget includes cutting the National Ocean Service (NOS) budget in half and fully eliminating the Office of Oceanic and Atmospheric Research (OAR).

What started as a one-woman operation has grown into a powerhouse firm that moves seamlessly between the worlds of ocean science and policy.

Get to know our newest policy fellow - Claudia Deeg!

There’s a battle brewing between President Trump and Congress over who really controls the federal budget. What's legal? Let's dive in!

Budget reconciliation doesn’t come around often, but when it does, it’s the biggest thing on Capitol Hill. Here's what's on the table.

It’s a new year and a new Congress – a time for reflection and a time to set our sights on goals for the future. We're here to help.

The end of a Congress is fast, furious, and a lot can happen in its final moments. Learn more about current action on ocean & coastal bills!

A freshly baked Farm Bill landed on the legislative table this week. What's in it for aquaculture and seafood? Here are the highlights.

Leigh Habegger is the most recent addition to team ESP. Curious about her journey into ocean policy? Dive in and get to know her!

ESP Advisors and COMPASS Science Communication dive into the importance of science in policy making

We have two Vice President candidates. What do their voting records reveal about their positions on ocean, coastal, and science policies?

From Project 2025 to rally sound bites, there’s a lot of Donald Trump noise. But what can his presidency tell us about his ocean priorities?

Let's take a look at how a Harris presidency might play out for the ocean. Next in this series, we’ll dive into Trump's ocean priorities.

The Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) announced several major rulings this week, one of which will have serious implications...

Austen Stovall is the newest member of Team ESP. She joined us this spring after completing a Sea Grant Knauss Marine Policy Fellowship...

President Biden released his Fiscal Year 2025 President’s Budget. And spoiler alert: there are definitely winners and losers.

House and Senate leaders released a six-bill, $435 billion negotiated FY24 spending package on Sunday afternoon. The bills...

Welcome aboard to Omisha Manglani and Austen Stovall!