George David Banks Joins the Bipartisan Policy Center as Fellow

Washington, DC – The Bipartisan Policy Center is pleased to announce that George David Banks, former chief strategist for the Republican side of the House Select Committee on the Climate Crisis, will join the Washington think tank’s Energy Project as a fellow. He will advise on policy analysis and strategy on climate change, energy, and trade.

Banks brings a long career in government service to BPC. Before joining the Trump administration as the Special Assistant for International Energy and Environment at the National Economic and National Security Councils, he was a Republican deputy staff director of the U.S. Senate Environment and Public Works Committee. He began his career as a CIA economic analyst before joining the State Department as a foreign service officer, and later serving as a senior advisor on International Affairs and Climate Change in the George W. Bush administration.

“We’re proud to welcome David as a fellow in our Energy Project. Dave has tremendous experience working with Republicans on energy and climate policy issues both in Congress and the executive branch,” said BPC Energy Project Director Sasha Mackler. “His commitment to working on both sides of the aisle and his dedication to finding pathways for constructive progress on tough political issues will amplify BPC’s efforts in designing pragmatic climate policies with bipartisan support.”

During his government tenure, Banks received multiple meritorious awards, including the Environmental Protection Agency’s Climate Protection Award for Diplomacy, a Department of State Superior Honor Award for promoting U.S. diplomatic objectives for the environment, and a Commendable Service Award from the CIA. He holds a J.D. from George Mason University and a M.A. in economics and baccalaureate degrees in history, economics, and political science from the University of Missouri at St. Louis.

“I’m thrilled to be joining experts from the Energy Project at BPC to explore opportunities toward bipartisan solutions,” Banks said. “As we strengthen our efforts to address climate change and enhance the carbon efficiency of the American economy, I look forward to working with leaders from BPC to tackle the challenges ahead.”