James Barnette
🏛️ Revolving DoorFormer Government Positions:
Gen Counsel, House Energy & Commerce Comm
General Counsel, House Energy and Commerce
General Counsel, Counsel, House Energy and Commerce Committee (1995-2005; 2011- 2012)
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AI Overview
James Barnette has appeared in 413 federal lobbying filings at Steptoe LLP, representing 19 clients. As a former government official, they bring insider expertise to their lobbying work — part of Washington's "revolving door." Active across 23 policy areas.
413
Total Filings
1
Firms
19
Clients
23
Issue Areas
Issue Areas
Filing History
| Year | Filings | Clients |
|---|---|---|
| 2018 | 100 | 12 |
| 2019 | 87 | 11 |
| 2020 | 103 | 9 |
| 2021 | 68 | 11 |
| 2022 | 41 | 8 |
| 2023 | 14 | 6 |
Firms
Steptoe LLP413 filings
Top Clients
Alliant Energy75 filings
Fluor Corporation38 filings
W. L. Gore & Associates17 filings
Hackerone14 filings
Disposerx, INC.8 filings
Incompas6 filings
Fanduel, INC.5 filings
Aquestive Therapeutics, INC.5 filings
Air Products and Chemicals, INC.4 filings
Dell Technologies, INC.3 filings
Pet Iq (AKA True Science)2 filings
Northern Dynasty Minerals, LTD.2 filings
Wacker Polysilicon North America LLC1 filings
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Data Sources: Senate LDA Filings
Last updated: February 2026
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