Brian Bell

Senior Vice President

Brian is a Senior Vice President at OS Strategies. He brings nearly 15 years of experience at the intersection of transportation policy, legislative strategy, and government affairs. Prior to joining the firm, Brian served seven years on the House Aviation Subcommittee, where he spent the last four years as Staff Director. In this capacity, Brian acted as the principal advisor to House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rick Larsen on aviation matters. In addition to serving as the Committee’s chief aviation advisor, he also acted as the primary liaison to Democratic leadership, the Senate Commerce Committee, and other congressional committees regarding all issues related to aviation.

During his tenure on the Committee, Brian played a pivotal role in shaping U.S. aviation policy. This includes drafting and leading negotiations for House Democrats on the FAA Reauthorization Act of 2024, widely considered to be one of the most comprehensive, bipartisan FAA reauthorization bills in recent history. He also drafted and negotiated major aviation provisions in other landmark legislation, including the Inflation Reduction Act, the CARES Act, American Rescue Plan, the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act, the Aircraft Certification, Safety and Accountability Act, and key appropriation and national defense authorization acts, among other bills.

Prior to his time on the Committee, Brian worked as a Director of Federal Affairs for a top Fortune 500 engineering firm, where he helped advance the company’s transportation, energy, and environmental policy priorities. Earlier in his career, he also worked in the personal offices of two Members of Congress who both served on the House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee. This blend of legislative and corporate experience has positioned Brian as a uniquely qualified advocate for clients navigating complex regulatory landscapes.

Brian is a frequent speaker and panelist at aviation industry conferences and currently serves on the Board of the Aero Club of Washington, D.C. He received his Bachelor’s degree in Government & Politics from the University of Maryland, College Park and his law degree from Washington & Lee School of Law.