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Tara L.
Shaw

CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRSOffice of the Senate Sergeant at Arms

Director of Communications and Legislative Liaison at the U.S. Senate Sergeant at Arms and Doorkeeper office, with almost twenty years of experience in the United States Senate. Previously served as Executive Director of The Energy Council and CLEER (2019-2024), Chief of Staff to Senator Mike Enzi (2016-2019), and Legislative Director & Counsel in the U.S. Senate (2011-2016). Based in Dallas, Texas.

Policy focus

Last year's salary

$112,849

Calendar year 2025

Career tenure

14.3y

6 roles tracked

Sponsored trips

0

$0 total

Career earnings

$1,391,439

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Compensation Timeline

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Employment History

Roles are merged across compensation filings.

CHIEF COMMUNICATIONS AND LEGISLATIVE AFFAIRS
Senate
Oct 1, 2024 to Sep 30, 2025
CHIEF OF STAFF
Senate
Oct 1, 2016 to Feb 24, 2019
CHIEF OF STAFF
Senate
Jun 16, 2018 to Aug 1, 2018
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Senate
Jul 1, 2014 to Aug 31, 2016
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Senate
Nov 13, 2013 to Aug 1, 2016
LEGISLATIVE DIRECTOR
Senate
Jun 27, 2011 to Nov 12, 2013

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Earlier career

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

Executive Director
The Energy Council and CLEER
Chief of Staff
Office of Senator Mike Enzi
Legislative Director & Counsel
United States Senate

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Sponsored Travel

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