Anthony DeMaio, Senior Vice President at ML Strategies in Washington, DC, is a federal strategist with strong relationships throughout House Democratic Caucus, especially the New England delegation. With over 15 years of experience navigating federal legislative and regulatory processes, he brings practical insight to advancing client priorities.
Anthony helps a broad range of organizations navigate Congress, federal agencies, and the administration, providing strategic support on messaging, engagement, and congressional inquiries.
Anthony’s expertise lies in federal government relations, where he guides clients in securing favorable outcomes and building lasting relationships with key decision-makers. His ability to align policy strategy with political realities has made him a trusted advisor to clients pursuing complex federal objectives.
Before joining ML Strategies, Anthony held senior roles in government affairs and public relations in both DC and Boston. He continues to engage actively in public policy and advocacy efforts.
Education
- Boston College (BA)
Involvement
- Board Member, Massachusetts Society of Washington, DC
Recent Insights
Viewpoints
Crunch Time for BIOSECURE Act
December 3, 2024|Alert
2024 Post-Election Analysis
November 8, 2024|Article
News & Press
ML Strategies announced the promotion of Taylor Shepherd to Vice President of Government Relations and Anthony DeMaio to Senior Vice President.
In an article published by The Boston Globe, Director of Government Relations at ML Strategies Anthony DeMaio was quoted in response to the Senate’s recent confirmation of Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh as Secretary of the Department of Labor. In addition to pandemic response, Mr. DeMaio emphasized the importance of Walsh working to restore credibility and confidence in the department, particularly in enforcement.
ML Strategies, LLC, a wholly-owned consulting subsidiary of Mintz, today announced that Anthony DeMaio has joined the Washington, DC office as Director of Government Relations. He provides political insight, legislative strategy, and messaging help for clients from various industries and sectors.
Events
Senior Vice President, Anthony DeMaio will be speaking on the panel discussion, Taking on Policy “What Ifs?” at the MedTech Impact Symposium. The panel will lay out various scenarios, rooted in potential policy updates, and discuss how companies may capitalize on each.
Health care policy is constantly evolving at both the state and federal level, particularly as political control shifts. Join lobbyists from Massachusetts and Washington, DC for a discussion about health policy issues in the coming year.
Viewpoints
Crunch Time for BIOSECURE Act
December 3, 2024| Alert
Read about the BIOSECURE Act, its legislative path, and the broader context of critical end-of-year negotiations shaping the priorities of the 118th Congress.
2024 Post-Election Analysis
November 8, 2024| Article
Read ML Strategies’ in-depth analysis of how the results of the November 2024 elections are likely to shape policy in many areas, including energy & sustainability, US-Canada cross-border issues, taxation, health care, international trade, infrastructure, consumer product safety, and financial services, and what to expect in the upcoming lame duck session of Congress.
CMS Issues Final Notice on Program for Breakthrough Device Reimbursement but Industry Looks to Congress for More Inclusive Solution
August 19, 2024| Blog
CMS’s failure to address stakeholder proposals to modify the TCET program has increased interest and advocacy around Congress’s consideration of the Ensuring Patient Access to Critical Breakthrough Products Act. We explore both the shortcomings of the TCET pathway and the possible legislative solutions to its perceived gaps below.
New Biden Executive Order Emphasizes Women’s Health
March 27, 2024| Alert
On March 18, President Biden signed an executive order (EO) that contributes to the administration’s objective to create solutions to long-lasting women’s health issues that have been historically understudied and under-evaluated.
ARPA-H Commits $100 Million to Accelerate Women’s Health Research through Sprint for Women’s Health
February 28, 2024| Alert
Read about Sprint for Women’s Health, a first-of-its-kind initiative to commit $100 million for research and development in women’s health, announced by the Advanced Research Projects Agency for Health.
House Energy Committee Leadership Post Opens as Top Republican Announces Retirement
February 16, 2024| Alert
Read about the impact of House Energy and Commerce Committee Chair Cathy McMorris Rodgers’s plan not to seek reelection and current contenders for the committee’s Republican leadership post.
ML Strategies Outlook for 2024
January 11, 2024| Advisory
Post-Election 2022: A Look into the Next Congress
November 22, 2022| Blog
Look Ahead: Upcoming Congressional Work Period – July 2022
July 11, 2022| Blog
The next three weeks will be full of activity in Washington D.C., as the House of Representatives and Senate are working to push their legislative agendas to garner support from their constituents ahead of an August recess and before political “silly season” officially kicks in ahead of the upcoming mid-term elections in November. Here’s our latest update on what you can expect in Congress during the July work period.
Massachusetts for ARPA-H
May 3, 2022| Blog
News & Press
ML Strategies announced the promotion of Taylor Shepherd to Vice President of Government Relations and Anthony DeMaio to Senior Vice President.
Senate Confirms Walsh as Labor Secretary; Janey Becomes Acting Boston Mayor
March 23, 2021 | The Boston Globe
In an article published by The Boston Globe, Director of Government Relations at ML Strategies Anthony DeMaio was quoted in response to the Senate’s recent confirmation of Boston Mayor Martin J. Walsh as Secretary of the Department of Labor. In addition to pandemic response, Mr. DeMaio emphasized the importance of Walsh working to restore credibility and confidence in the department, particularly in enforcement.
ML Strategies, LLC, a wholly-owned consulting subsidiary of Mintz, today announced that Anthony DeMaio has joined the Washington, DC office as Director of Government Relations. He provides political insight, legislative strategy, and messaging help for clients from various industries and sectors.
Events
Panelist
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6
2025
Speaker
May
5
2021
Health Care Policy: Hot Topics in 2021
Women Business Leaders of the U.S. Health Care Industry Foundation (WBL)
Online Event
Moderator
Feb
18
2021
Oct
27
2020