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Lauran E.
Pauley

INVESTIGATIVE COUNSEL — Senate Committee on the Budget

Investigative Counsel for the U.S. Senate Budget Committee (Jan. 2025-), leading oversight and investigative work for Senate Budget Committee Democrats focused on government accountability and corruption. Led a pivotal investigation into private equity investment in healthcare, particularly hospitals. Previously researched and prepared questions for Ways & Means Committee hearings on tax, trade, and Social Security; secured transportation earmarks through the Bipartisan Infrastructure bill; and led bills from formulation to introduction on gun violence victim assistance and small business disaster relief. Licensed attorney (as of Maryland bar records).