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Cathleen
Benedetti

PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBERHouse Committee on Small Business

Professional Staff Member at the House Small Business Committee (May 2023–present) serving Ranking Member Nydia Velazquez (D-NY). Previously Vice President of Government Relations at Professional Services Council (2017–2023), where she promoted effective government practices and improvements in federal contracting. Earlier served as Legislative Director for Congressman Chris Smith (R-NJ). Holds a Master of Arts in National Security and Strategic Studies from Naval War College and a Bachelor's degree in Political Science from Catholic University.

Last full-year salary

$141,299

Calendar year 2025 · summed across all roles

Career tenure

10.2y

2 roles tracked

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$0 total

Career earnings

$474,667

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PROFESSIONAL STAFF MEMBER
House
May 30, 2023 to Present
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Christopher H. Smith
forRChristopher H. Smith · Republican · New Jersey 4th District
House
Jan 1, 2016 to Feb 26, 2017

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Earlier career

Prior roles per public sources. May overlap with employment records based on salary filings above.

Vice President, Government Relations
Professional Services Council
Legislative Director
Office of Congressman Chris Smith

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