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Why join
The bench is not about the work you have. It is about the work you would say yes to if it found you. Keep your independence and your client relationships. Join the Capitol Bench with your issue areas and jurisdictions, and we bring you matched engagements - contract, fractional, session-surge, or direct hire. Free to join.
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Work that Fits You

Take the engagements that match your expertise and availability - a session surge, a fractional retainer, or a direct placement. You choose what you take.

No Business Development

We surface the demand and make the match. You spend your time on the work, not chasing clients.

Compliance Handled

Registration, disclosure, and cooling-off tracking are built into every placement, so you stay clean and covered.

Free to Join

There is no fee to join the bench. Capitol Bench is paid by the organizations that retain you - never by you.

FROM THE FOUNDERS

“The bench of people who understand both appropriations and procurement is thin and aging. We built Capitol Bench to organize that talent, and to make it easy for the right professionals to do the work they do best.”

ENGAGEMENT TYPES

Work We Place: From industry to government relations firms

Location:
Immediate
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Days to weeks
Crisis / Interim Coverage

Step in when an organization's GR lead departs or a legislative moment demands your special expertise.

Location:
Ongoing
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Part-time
Fractional GR

Ongoing part-time policy and advocacy support for startups not ready for a full-time hire.

Location:
Texas & federal
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Cyclical
Session Surge

Extra capacity during Texas sessions, for appropriations/policy submissions and anything that requires extra man power - then roll off when the crunch ends.

Location:
Permanent
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Full-time
Direct Hire

Permanent placement of senior GR directors and policy professionals at companies within the USA and GR firms either in Texas or DC, matched from the bench.

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Being good at the job is one thing. Being found is another. Tap into the community of other experienced lobbyists who joined the bench who are helping companies gain traction legislatively.

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For Independent Lobbyists
Hiring GR talent, joining the bench, or exploring a firm partnership - whatever brought you here, tell us and a founder will point you to the right next step within one business day.
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For GR Firms
Surge capacity for session crunches. Qualified, conflict-checked client introductions in your lanes. Tell us about your firm and we'll set up a call.
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