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MICAH KETCHEL

BALLARD PARTNERS · Washington, DC
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Background

Career
Washington, DC · current
Government experience
Senior Advisor
State Dept. 2025; Special Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor to the NSA, White House 2025;Chief of Staff, US Rep. Mike Waltz 2019-2025;Counsel, House Vet. Affairs Comm. 2011-2012;Staff Assistant,House Vet. Affairs Comm. 2011
Senior Advisor
State Dept. 2025; Special Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor to the NSA, White House 2025;Chief of Staff, US Rep. Mike Waltz 2019-2025;Counsel, House Vet. Affairs Comm. 2011-2012;Staff Assistant, House Vet. AffairsComm.2011
Senior Advisor
State Dept. 2025; Special Assistant to the President & Senior Advisor to the NSA, White House 2025;Chief of Staff, US Rep. Mike Waltz 2019-2025;Counsel, House Vet. Affairs Comm. 2011-2012;Staff Assistant, HouseVet.Affairs Comm.2011
Covered official positions, as disclosed on federal filings

The past 12 months

Clients
26
past 12 months
Filings
36
past 12 months
Agencies contacted
White House OfficeState, Dept of (DOS)HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVESExecutive Office of the President (EOP)Commerce, Dept of (DOC)SENATETreasury, Dept ofDefense, Dept of (DOD)Environmental Protection Agency (EPA)Natl Security Council (NSC)Centers For Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS)Energy, Dept ofFood & Drug Administration (FDA)Health & Human Services, Dept of (HHS)Homeland Security, Dept of (DHS)Natl Aeronautics & Space Administration (NASA)Transportation, Dept of (DOT)U.S. Trade Representative (USTR)

Specific issues

Guidance and advocacy pertaining to autonomous vehicle regulations.
Science/Technology · 2026 Q1
Assist USVI at DOI, DOE, and EPA to support the St. Croix Refinery. Advocate in Congress to support the extension of the rum cover over. Advocate to Treasury to help USVI get off EU list of non-cooperative jurisdictions for tax purposes.
Foreign Relations · 2026 Q1
Relationship development and global security.
Foreign Relations · 2026 Q1
Assistance with engagement and development of policies related to cybersecurity, supply chain risk management, and national resilience.
Homeland Security · 2026 Q1
Advocacy regarding restoration appropriations.
Budget/Appropriations · 2026 Q1
Strengthening trade relationship between the US and Mexico.
Trade (domestic/foreign) · 2026 Q1

Clients

2026 · 2 filings
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Sources

This profile is built from the public record: filings in the U.S. Senate Lobbying Disclosure Act system. lda.senate.gov ↗

Recent filings14
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