Why it Matters
Zillow Inc. hired the lobbying firm BGR Government Affairs LLC on June 15, 2026, according to a new client registration filing. The move signals Zillow's intention to shape housing policy at the federal level as Congress continues to grapple with affordability and supply challenges. The company has assembled a three-person lobbying team at BGR Government Affairs with deep connections to Capitol Hill, suggesting a sophisticated approach to navigating federal policymaking.
The Big Picture
Zillow's federal lobbying effort centers on three experienced operatives at BGR Government Affairs. The team includes Andy Lewin, who holds the title of Principal; Connor Dunn, Vice President of Financial Services and Tax; and Sean Cooksey, Managing Director. Dunn brings expertise in financial services and tax matters, with prior experience on the Senate Banking, Housing and Urban Affairs Committee during the 118th Congress and the House Financial Services Committee across the 116th, 117th, and 118th Congresses. Lewin brings connections to Democratic members of Congress, having worked previously with Rep. Dennis Moore of Kansas and Rep. Max Sandlin of Texas. Cooksey, as Managing Director, brings prior experience in the office of Vice President J.D. Vance.
The Bottom Line
Zillow's partnership with BGR Government Affairs, and the company's selection of experienced operatives with ties to both chambers and both parties, indicates a serious commitment to federal advocacy. The coming months will reveal how the company chooses to focus its lobbying efforts.
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