The Greater Washington Board of Trade plays an active role in advocating for policies that support a strong, inclusive, and competitive regional economy. As part of our commitment to the business community, we regularly engage with leaders at the federal, state, and local levels to ensure that the voices of employers across the region are heard. This includes submitting formal testimonies, policy letters, and recommendations to governing bodies on a wide range of issues that affect our members and the broader regional economy. Below is a selection of our recent advocacy efforts, highlighting the key issues we’ve addressed and the impact we’re working to achieve.
Letter of Support: ‘Local Funds Act of 2025’ Protects DC’s Authority to Spend Locally Raised Revenue
Submitted testimony to the United States House of Representatives showing strong support for the District of Columbia Local Funds Act of 2025 (S. 1077), a bipartisan bill that protects D.C.’s authority to spend its locally raised revenue, without cost to the federal government.
Testimony: Submitted to DC Council, Committee on Business & Economic Development
Submitted testimony to the District of Columbia Council’s Committee on Business and Economic Development for the hearing titled Building a Resilient Economy: Strategies for the District’s Future Growth, Investment, and Stability.
Letter to Congress: Addressing Concerns with House Concurrent Resolution 14
Letter to Senator John Thune and Speaker Mike Johnson expressing deep concerns over House Concurrent Resolution 14 (H.Con.Res.14) and its potentially devastating impact on the region’s economy and budget funding for Washignton, D.C.
Testimony: DC Public Space Committee Hearing on small cell infrastructure to enhance 5G internet access
Support of small cell infrastructure deployment in Washington D.C. to expand 5G internet access, which will provide better wireless service for first responders, allow for better education resources for students, and help grow community connectivity.
Testimony: Support for DC’s ‘BEST Act’, advancing economic equity and fostering entrepreneurship
Submitted testimony on May 9, 2024, in favor of fully supporting the BEST Act, which was before the D.C. Council’s Department of Licensing and Consumer Protection Oversight Hearing before the Committee on Public Works and Operations. This piece of legislation would help spark economic equity and allow for a community that fosters entrepreneurship, which is much needed to help spark economic growth in the Greater Washington region.
