Our priorities

We work with elected officials and policymakers to ensure our nation continues to plan for growth and find solutions to the challenges we face.


  • Research investment & job growth

    We support increased federal funding by multiple agencies engaged in basic research and development to transform ideas into reality.

  • Sustainable infrastructure

    We support Congress fixing the Highway Trust Fund permanently and the Move America Act to include new, long-term sustainable infrastructure funding based on up-to-date population figures.

  • Optimize talent & workforce performance

    We support increasing legal immigration slots for highly skilled STEM graduates, creating entrepreneur visas, legalizing DACA beneficiaries, and reauthorizing the Higher Education Act.

  • Innovation

    We support an on-time NDAA budget with predictable funding for military modernization to accelerate the success of national security innovation in the United States and the Austin region.

  • Strong trade agreements & opposition to harmful tariffs

    We oppose new tariffs that threaten the competitiveness of U.S. businesses. All trade policies, including the United States/Mexico/Canada Agreement (USMCA), should protect sensitive IP, investment transparency and due process in government procurement.



Join the Government Relations Council

The Government Relations Council is comprised of local business leaders who inform the Chamber's stances on policy issues. This committee meets monthly.