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Timothy Costa is a Partner at Continental Strategy with over two decades of experience in government relations, legislative strategy, and regulatory affairs. He has advised Fortune 500 companies, trade associations, and nonprofits across healthcare, energy, financial services, and economic development.
Prior to joining Continental, Tim served as Chief of Staff to Congressman Dan Meuser, a key member of the House Financial Services Committee, where he shaped financial policy, led oversight efforts, and drove bipartisan legislative initiatives. He played a central role in advancing the FIT 21 Act — landmark cryptocurrency legislation that passed the House — and was instrumental in addressing debanking concerns in crypto, lending, and energy while opposing Basel III regulations and other restrictions on capital access.
Before his time in Congress, Tim held senior leadership roles in state government. As Executive Deputy Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, he helped oversee the state's largest agency, managing a $27.5 billion budget serving 2.5 million residents. He led efforts to modernize Medicaid managed care, strengthen program integrity, and implement cost-saving measures that improved efficiency and service delivery.
Earlier in his career, Tim served as Deputy Chief of Staff and Director of Policy for the Governor of Rhode Island, where he was instrumental in designing the nation's first Global Medicaid Waiver, expanding services while saving the state $100 million.
His policy work also spans tax reform, including championing incentives for renewable energy developers and facilitating foreign investment in Subchapter S Corporations under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act. Beyond policy, Tim has been deeply involved in political strategy, fundraising, and campaign operations, supporting members of Congress, U.S. Senators, and gubernatorial candidates.
Accolades
Chief of Staff to Congressman Dan Meuser, key member of the House Financial Services Committee, advancing landmark cryptocurrency legislation including the FIT 21 Act
Executive Deputy Secretary of the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services, overseeing a $27.5 billion budget serving 2.5 million residents
Architect of the nation's first Global Medicaid Waiver as Deputy Chief of Staff for the Governor of Rhode Island, saving the state $100 million
Led investigations into the FDIC scandal, CFIUS oversight, and regulatory overreach from agencies including the CFPB and SEC
Education
The Catholic University of America, B.A.

