Scott Aliferis is a government affairs counselor and focuses on federal funding
issues as well as policy matters involving energy, transportation, the environment,
and telecommunications.
Prior to joining the firm, Scott served as director of government affairs for the
Alliance of Automobile Manufacturers, where he analyzed and monitored energy,
environmental, and tax issues affecting the automobile industry. In this capacity,
he was directly responsible for developing strategic options, legislative proposals,
and media correspondence. He drafted congressional testimony for both the House and
Senate committees and served in an advisory role to member companies on relevant
legislation. He also acted as a liaison with congressional offices to explain and
advance industry positions, and coordinated activities with the House and Senate
Auto Caucus.
Scott has an extensive legislative background, serving for nine years under
Congressman Fred Upton, former Chairman of the House Energy and Commerce committee.
As the legislative director and principal policy advisor in the office, Scott was
responsible for the development and oversight of Congressman Upton’s
legislative agenda in the House of Representatives. He handled telecommunications
and media issues under consideration by the House Energy and Commerce committee,
including the 1992 Cable Act and the 1996 Telecommunications Act. He drafted
legislation and amendments on environmental, transportation, and budget issues, and
coordinated message development with the congressman’s chief of staff and
district director. Scott also organized outreach efforts to business and community
groups.
He also served as a congressional intern to Congressman Robert Davis and an assistant
to the director of public affairs for the Philadelphia Chamber of Commerce.
