Howard Cohen
Waxman Strategies (formerly HC Wainwright affiliations)
Who they are.
Long-time Republican healthcare policy hand who served as senior counsel and health-policy adviser to the House Energy and Commerce Committee under Chairman Bill Tauzin and Chairman Joe Barton. Built a post-Capitol-Hill lobbying career advising healthcare and pharmaceutical clients on Medicare, Medicaid, and FDA policy. Frequently cited in healthcare-lobby reporting on Capitol Hill.
The clients.
Gov to K Street.
Pattern: senior government role → private lobbying / advisory work that touches the same policy area. See The Revolving Door for the full pattern across every tracked lobbyist.
Sources.
Questions about Howard Cohen.
Who is Howard Cohen?
Howard Cohen is a long-time Republican healthcare policy adviser turned healthcare lobbyist. He spent the early part of his career on the House Energy and Commerce Committee, working on Medicare, Medicaid, and FDA legislation, before moving to private-sector advisory roles.
What is the House Energy and Commerce Committee?
House Energy and Commerce is the oldest standing legislative committee in the US House of Representatives. It has jurisdiction over healthcare (Medicare, Medicaid, FDA), telecommunications, energy, and consumer protection — making senior committee staff some of the most sought-after hires by K Street healthcare-focused firms.
Is Cohen a registered lobbyist?
Cohen has been listed on multiple federal LD-2 disclosures across his post-Hill career as a registered lobbyist for healthcare and pharmaceutical clients. Specific filings are public via the Senate Office of Public Records.