As Congress begins work on its 2026 agenda, the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is focused on federal policies that directly affect economic growth, workforce development and quality of life across the region. The Chamber’s federal priorities reflect the needs of local employers, community partners, and residents, with an emphasis on long-term competitiveness and stability.
State legislative leaders opened the 2026 session with a clear message to Oklahoma City’s business community: despite a challenging political and fiscal environment, collaboration and shared priorities remain strong at the Capitol.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber released its 2026 policy priorities for health care and life sciences, emphasizing opposition to federal Medicaid cuts, support for medical innovation, and investments to strengthen Oklahoma’s health care workforce and research ecosystem.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber has released its 2026 Public Policy Guide, a comprehensive resource designed to help businesses stay informed and actively engage in the legislative process at the local, state, and federal levels.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber is advancing a comprehensive transportation legislative agenda aimed at improving mobility, strengthening infrastructure and supporting long-term economic growth across central Oklahoma and the state.
Education and workforce development sit at the center of the Greater Oklahoma City Chamber’s legislative agenda. The focus is simple: strengthen the talent pipeline at every stage so Oklahoma can grow, compete, and attract employers.
The Greater Oklahoma City Chamber announced its 2026 Business and Economic Development Legislative Agenda, outlining policy priorities designed to strengthen Oklahoma’s competitiveness, promote economic growth and ensure a stable, pro-business environment that benefits communities across the state.
Thanks to the support of voters, businesses and community leaders, Oklahoma City voters approved a $2.7 billion general obligation bond package on Oct. 14. The package will fund 547 projects across the city without raising the property tax rate.
