Helping organizations navigate Washington, shape policy, and achieve their federal priorities.

Sarah Blackwood Government Relations, LLC (SBGR) is a Washington, D.C.-based government affairs and strategic consulting firm that helps companies, trade associations, nonprofit organizations, and other stakeholders successfully navigate Congress, federal agencies, and the policymaking process.

With more than 25 years of experience across Capitol Hill, the U.S. Department of Energy, and the private sector, SBGR provides clients with the strategic insight, bipartisan relationships, and policy expertise needed to secure federal funding, influence legislation and regulations, and advance critical business objectives.

Experience. Strategy. Results.

Washington decisions can create opportunities—or significant challenges—for organizations. SBGR helps clients understand the political landscape, anticipate policy developments, and develop advocacy strategies that deliver results.

From federal appropriations and legislative advocacy to regulatory engagement and stakeholder outreach, SBGR combines firsthand government experience with a deep understanding of how policy decisions are made.

Why SBGR

Firsthand Washington Experience
Experience inside Congress, the executive branch, and the private sector provides clients with a unique perspective on how to effectively navigate federal decision-making.

Strategic Advocacy
SBGR develops tailored government affairs strategies based on each client's goals, challenges, and policy environment.

Policy Expertise Where It Matters Most
SBGR provides strategic counsel in transportation, aviation, infrastructure, energy, manufacturing, defense, and emerging technologies.

Trusted Relationships. Bipartisan Perspective.
Successful advocacy requires credibility and trust. SBGR works across the political spectrum to build support and advance client priorities.

When Washington Matters, Experience Matters.