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Join DVIRC and Matthew Herrmann, Principal at The Roosevelt Group, for a webinar briefing on the evolving federal landscape and what it means for manufacturers.
In this timely session, Matthew will unpack key developments related to the FY26 federal budget delay, reconciliation outcomes, and the current state of appropriations. He’ll also provide insights into overarching defense priorities—particularly the growing focus on Space Force—and the outlook for programs like the Manufacturing Extension Partnership (MEP).
This session will also focus on trade and economic policy, with a spotlight on recent and potential changes to U.S. tariffs and their implications for industrial businesses.
Key Topics:
- FY26 Budget: What’s delayed and why it matters
- Reconciliation: What it is and what it contained
- Appropriations Update & DoD Spending Priorities
- Defense Trends: Spotlight on Space Force
- MEP Program Status & Funding Outlook
- Tariffs: What’s happened—and what could be next
Whether you’re monitoring federal contracts, tracking economic risks, or shaping your long-term growth strategy, this webinar will offer the clarity and insight you need.
Presenter
Matthew Herrman
Principal, The Roosevelt Group
Matthew Herrmann is a senior advisor at The Roosevelt Group, specializing in Congressional appropriations, federal budgeting, strategic planning, and Indo-Asia-Pacific policy. With over a decade of Capitol Hill experience, including serving as Chief of Staff to Congresswoman Madeleine Z. Bordallo (Guam), he brings deep expertise in defense policy and legislative strategy. Matthew holds a B.A. in Political Science and an M.P.A. from American University, where he also teaches “Politics & Policy in the Electronic Age.”