FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WASHINGTON, D.C. – December 11, 2025 – Invest In the USA (IIUSA), the voice of the EB-5 industry, is proud to announce that its Executive Director, Aaron Grau, and the organization’s federal lobbying team, George McElwee and Katie Hazlett of The Reserve Component, have been named to The Hill’s prestigious list of Top Lobbyists of 2025.
Selected from more than 1,800 nominations this year alone, The Hill’s Top Lobbyists are recognized for making measurable impacts on the course of policy and politics. The list showcases the most skilled, influential, and well-connected advocates shaping policy on Capitol Hill.
“The EB-5 program is established by statute, and the success of all of us in the EB-5 industry is directly dependent on IIUSA’s advocacy efforts,” said Bill Gresser, IIUSA Board President, and President & CEO of EB-5 New York State Regional Center. “The EB-5 program faces constant legislative and regulatory challenges, making the work of our advocacy team absolutely vital. The recognition of Aaron, George, and Katie affirms that IIUSA is deploying the highest caliber of expertise to safeguard and ensure the long-term success of the EB-5 program for our members. IIUSA is incredibly fortunate to have such strong, principled advocates in Washington, D.C.”
The IIUSA advocacy team is instrumental in communicating the EB-5 program’s immense job-creation and economic benefits to key policymakers. In 2025 alone, IIUSA’s advocacy team led nearly 150 meetings on Capitol Hill with key members of Congress and their staffs. IIUSA’s consistent, influential efforts ensure that the voices of regional centers, service providers, attorneys, developers, migration agents, investors and other key EB-5 stakeholders are effectively represented in the nation’s capital, protecting our interests and securing vital legislative wins for the industry.
About IIUSA
Founded in 2005, Invest In the USA (IIUSA) is the national trade association for the EB-5 Regional Center Program. IIUSA is committed to advancing the economic development and job creation goals of the EB-5 Program by providing research, educational resources, and legislative advocacy for its members and the industry.
About The Reserve Component
The Reserve Component (TRC) is a bipartisan government relations firm focused on providing strategic, results-oriented federal lobbying services. TRC represents a diverse set of clients, including associations, corporations, and non-profits, helping them navigate complex legislative and regulatory landscapes in Washington, D.C.
