Andrew Rogers
Andrew works at the intersection of law, policy, and technology. A prolific communicator with the ability to explain complex topics to diverse audiences, Andrew has a proven track record of using advocacy and consensus building to shape policy and enact impactful legislation.
Spanning two decades on Capitol Hill, the Biden-Harris Administration, and in private practice working across multiple sectors, Andrew has written legislation, designed federal policy, and awarded historic grants made possible by the federal policies and programs he created. Andrew was a principal architect of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) – also known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law – and was directly responsible for designing and implementing signature programs that invest in transportation safety, electrification, and modernization.
Andrew is a nationally recognized leader in transportation infrastructure law and policy, with a particular focus on electric vehicle (EV) charging infrastructure. Andrew is well-known for his work creating the largest federal investment in EV charging infrastructure in our nation’s history – the $7.5 billion National Electric Vehicle Infrastructure (NEVI) and Charging and Fueling Infrastructure (CFI) programs. Andrew helped lead the United States Department of Transportation’s efforts to establish a Joint Office of Energy and Transportation, and authored the regulations governing all federally-funded EV charging infrastructure that have become the industry standard.
A key member of USDOT’s leadership team under Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg, Andrew was appointed by President Biden to serve as second-in-command at the 3,000-employee Federal Highway Administration (FHWA). As Deputy Administrator, he provided executive leadership, established agency policy, crafted program guidance, and helped lead grant-making decisions for the $350 billion Federal-aid Highway program. Before being named Deputy Administrator, Andrew served as Chief Counsel for FHWA where he oversaw and coordinated legal services for grant and program administration, federal legislation, regulatory affairs, environmental compliance, and all related litigation.
Prior to his appointment, Andrew served on the United States Senate Committee on Environment and Public Works as Chief Counsel– the chief legal advisor for Senators and staff on all matters related to transportation and environmental policy. Previously, Andrew was the Director of Legislative Affairs for the American Association for Justice, where he managed federal advocacy before Congress, federal agencies, and the Executive Branch.
Andrew is also a seasoned litigator who began his legal career in Detroit, Michigan. He holds degrees in Economics and Business and Political Science from Kalamazoo College and earned his Juris Doctor from Wayne State University Law School. Andrew speaks German, enjoys surfing, biking, and golf, and is an avid (and long-suffering) Detroit sports fan.
Andrew resides in Washington, DC with his wife, two daughters, and their dog, Cass.