Federal policy research & original lobbying data, built from public disclosures
Federal Policy Monitor

Author

Ben Watson

Publisher, Federal Policy Monitor

Ben Watson is the publisher of Federal Policy Monitor, which is published by Cottonwood Communications. He also works professionally in federal advocacy and lobbying in Washington, D.C. Federal Policy Monitor's editorial decisions are made separately from that advocacy work.

For the full ownership and conflict-of-interest disclosure, see our ownership & disclosure statement and editorial standards. Contact: benjamin@cottoncomms.com.

Selected work

  1. Healthcare · FPM BriefingMedicare Proposes 2027 Physician Pay Cut as Temporary Increase Expires
  2. Agriculture & Food · FPM BriefingFDA Proposes Mandatory GRAS Safety Notices for Food Ingredients
  3. Healthcare · FPM BriefingCMS Proposes 340B Payment Cut in 2027 Outpatient Rule — Comments Close August 31
  4. Defense & National Security · IntelligenceThe Defense Industrial Base, Explained
  5. Defense & National Security · IntelligenceHow the NDAA Actually Shapes Defense Policy
  6. Defense & National Security · IntelligenceHow Federal Defense Acquisition Works
  7. Defense & National Security · IntelligenceUAP Policy & Oversight
  8. Defense & National Security · IntelligenceHow Federal UAP Policy and Oversight Work
  9. Agriculture & Food · IntelligenceHow USDA and FDA Split Food-Safety Regulation
  10. GuideHow Federal Lobbying Disclosure Works
  11. GuideHow to Submit an Effective Public Comment on a Federal Rule
  12. Healthcare · IntelligenceFederal Drug Pricing Policy: How Washington Regulates What Medicare Pays
  13. Agriculture & Food · IntelligenceThe Farm Bill, Explained: Structure, Titles, and Why It's Reauthorized Every Few Years
  14. GuideHow to Choose a Federal Lobbying Firm
  15. Healthcare · IntelligenceHow Does CMS Rulemaking Affect Hospital Reimbursement?