Lobbyists cashing in on ties to new House committee chairmen

The post-election shake-up on House committees has enhanced the brands of lobbyists who are considered close to the new leaders.

Several House committees that are closely watched by industry will see changes at the top, most notably the Financial Services, Judiciary and Transportation panels. The chairmen of those three committees all have a network of support on K Street to which they turn for advice and counsel — and that can mean more clients and more fees for the lobbyists who are known to be in the inner circle.