People / Ian D. Foley

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Ian D.
Foley

POLICY DIRECTOROffice of the Majority Whip

Policy Director for the Office of the Majority Whip (Tom Emmer) since January 2023. Leverages deep expertise in energy and environmental policy as well as knowledge of the tax writing and appropriations committees. Previously served as Legislative Director to former Rep. Devin Nunes (R-CA), where he led the Congressman's House Ways and Means Committee portfolio, including tax reform implementation and clean energy taxes. Also previously served as a lobbyist at Invariant's Food & Agriculture Practice Group, advising clients on energy and environmental policy matters.

Last year's salary

$189,999

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

10.0y

4 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

7

$12,484 total

Career earnings

$1,082,974

Chapter I

Compensation Timeline

Summed annual salary across all tracked roles.

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Chapter II

Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

POLICY DIRECTOR
House
Jan 3, 2023 to Present
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Office of Representative Connie Conway
forRConnie Conway · Republican · California 22nd District
House
Jan 30, 2022 to Jun 7, 2022
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Office of Representative Devin Nunes
forRDevin Nunes · Republican · California 22nd District
House
Aug 1, 2018 to Jan 2, 2022
LEGISLATIVE ASSISTANT
Office of Representative Ken Calvert
forRKen Calvert · Republican · California 42nd District
House
Jan 1, 2016 to Aug 23, 2018

Chapter III

Earlier career

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

Lobbyist / Food & Agriculture Practice Group
Invariant
Legislative Director
Office of Rep. Devin Nunes

Chapter IV

Sponsored Travel

7 trips · $12,484 combined disclosed value.

Virginia Beach, VA
House gift travel filing
Sep 22, 2025 to Sep 24, 2025
$946
Israel
House gift travel filing
Aug 3, 2025 to Aug 11, 2025
$8,049
San Francisco, CA
House gift travel filing
Jun 16, 2025 to Jun 18, 2025
$790
Virginia Beach, VA
House gift travel filing
Jun 16, 2024 to Jun 18, 2024
$480
Cambridge, MD
House gift travel filing
Feb 7, 2024 to Feb 9, 2024
$1,127
Hot Springs, VA
House gift travel filing
May 3, 2023 to May 5, 2023
$1,092
Williamsburg, VA
House gift travel filing
Oct 13, 2021 to Oct 15, 2021
Pending