Dave Rostker

Admin Law, Regulatory Practice and Environmental Law Counsel

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LocationArlingtonVirginia, United States
Current rolePrincipalEcoNomos Regulatory Strategies · since Dec 2025
Government service29yrsU.S. Senate · Small Business Administration (SBA) · Office of Management and Budget (OMB)

About

Government affairs and regulatory policy counsel with over 20 years of experience in environmental law and administrative law, federal advocacy, and stakeholder engagement. Proven track record of directly shaping legislative and regulatory processes, influencing policy outcomes, and engaging with federal agencies, Congress, and industry. Direct experience with the rulemaking process, shaping environmental and economic policy under key statutes, including the Clean Air Act (CAA), Toxic Substances Control Act (TSCA), Clean Water Act, and the National Environmental Policy Act.

A skilled communicator with extensive experience in public speaking, roundtable moderation, and policy briefings. Known for identifying emerging policy challenges, analyzing complex regulatory issues, and developing practical, business-aligned solutions. Proven ability to build bipartisan coalitions, advise senior leadership, and advance client priorities through legislative and regulatory engagement.

Roles

Dec 2025–Present
Current role

Principal

EcoNomos Regulatory Strategies

Arlington, Virginia

EcoNomos Regulatory Strategies helps organizations anticipate and shape federal policy outcomes by turning complex regulatory and legislative proposals into clear information and strategic options. We combine legal and administrative process knowledge, economics, and technical evidence to build durable positions that agencies and policymakers can use and that businesses can implement.

https://www.economosrs.com

Oct 2025–Present
Current role

Volunteer - Advocacy, Speaker, Research Information Volunteer

Breakthrough T1D

Washington, District of Columbia

Feb 2024–Feb 2025
Former role

Chief Counsel

U.S. Senate, Committee on Environment and Public Works

District of Columbia

Oct 2010–Feb 2024
Former role

Assistant Chief Counsel for Environment and Regulatory Reform

Small Business Administration (SBA), Office of Advocacy

District of Columbia

Jul 1996–Oct 2010
Former role

Policy Analyst

Office of Management and Budget (OMB), Office of Information and Regulatory Affairs

District of Columbia