Congressman Joe Crowley is a senior policy director in Dentons’ Public Policy practice and provides strategic advice and consulting to clients on a wide range of public policy matters, including tax, financial services, and healthcare. As a former Chairman of the Democratic Caucus, the fourth-highest ranking position among House Democrats, Congressman Crowley brings strong negotiation skills, a deep understanding of complex congressional politics, and extensive experience in navigating the legislative process to his practice.

Congressman Crowley represented the people of New York's 14th congressional district, including his hometown of Woodside, Queens, for 20 years. He served in the House Democratic leadership for six years, first as Vice-Chair and then as Chairman of the Democratic Caucus. He also served as chair of the New Democrat Coalition, a chief deputy whip, and sat on the Democratic Steering and Policy Committee.

During his tenure, Congressman Crowley served on the prestigious House Ways and Means Committee, where he worked to protect Social Security and Medicare, championed efforts to pass the Affordable Care Act and make healthcare more affordable, and pushed to cut taxes for middle class Americans and small businesses. Before being appointed to the Ways and Means Committee, Congressman Crowley was a member of the House Financial Services and Foreign Affairs Committees. He was a three-time co-chair of the Congressional Caucus on India and Indian-Americans, co-chair of the Ad Hoc Committee on Irish Affairs and an active member of the Friends of Ireland Caucus, and co-founder of both the Bangladesh Caucus and the Rare Diseases Caucus.

Congressman Crowley’s rise in the House of Representatives and in the Democratic Party leadership is indicative of his tireless work to elect Democrats at every level of government and his commitment to mentoring both colleagues and candidates. Recognized as one of Capitol Hill’s most strategic and influential legislators, Congressman Crowley earned the respect of Democrats and Republicans alike. Before entering national politics, Congressman Crowley served in the New York State Assembly from 1987 to 1998.

In 2021, Congressman Crowley was appointed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi to serve on the America 250 Commission (U.S. Semiquincentennial Commission), which is charged with orchestrating the 250th anniversary of the founding of the United States. He is also involved with many charitable organizations, including N Street Village and Ford’s Theatre, and is a co-producer of the Broadway musical “Paradise Square.”