ILA’s CEO Ryan McGowan was named among the 500 Most Influential People Shaping Policy in 2025 by the Washingtonian.
McGowan joins a distinguished list of power players including previous U.S. Cabinet Secretaries, former Members of Congress, fortune 500 executives, and the nation’s top lobbyists. According to the Washingtonian, “the rigorous selection process was based on several key factors: individuals with deep subject-matter expertise who understand how to effectively drive action in Washington; those who grasp the nuances and complexities of specific policy areas; and experts in fields we believe will be particularly significant to the current slate of elected officials”.
The Washingtonian noted, “McGowan provides policy shapers with data-driven insights and evidence-based recommendations to improve governance structures and public-policy outcomes.” Under McGowan’s leadership the ILA has constructed the most expansive policy and voting dataset ever produced on the U.S. Congress, powering the operations of multiple liberty-minded organizations.
“It is an honor to once again be named to this list of distinguished individuals, and I thank the Washingtonian for providing this recognition”, said Ryan McGowan, CEO of the Institute for Legislative Analysis. “It is the tremendous staff of ILA that deserve the real praise here. Their tireless dedication has led to the development of new technologies that are now transforming the way everyday Americans hold their elected officials accountable. I could not be more proud or grateful for all their hard work”.
