Advocacy
Advocacy stands as one of the Greater Cheyenne Chamber's primary focuses. We work tirelessly with other local chambers and businesses across the state to champion pro-business, pro-growth policies and initiatives.
Our collective goal is to advance the future of Cheyenne and Wyoming, ensuring that our communities remain vibrant and thrive in an ever-evolving landscape. By uniting with like-minded partners, we are shaping policies that will propel the business environment forward, fostering long-term prosperity for everyone in our state.
Legislative Session
Governmental Affairs
Governmental Affairs Committee
Action & Advocacy
The Action & Advocacy Committee tackles critical issues facing the business community, developing strategies to educate Chamber Partners on politically significant topics.
With deep expertise and a strong voice for pro-business policies, the committee advocates for favorable rules, regulations, and policies at all levels of government.
First Tuesday of the Month
11:45 AM - 1:00 PM
First Wyoming Bank & Trust
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Open to all Members
Governmental Affairs Committee
Wyoming Business Advocates
The Wyoming Business Advocates serve as the leading voice for businesses in Wyoming and the Greater Cheyenne area on federal issues.
Local businesses invest in this program to secure a robust economic foundation for the region. The committee fosters continuity through leadership transitions and promotes a unified vision for the future.
Last Thursday of the Month
7:30 AM - 8:30 AM
Western Vista Credit Union
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Open to National Partners
Governmental Affairs Network
Wyoming Chamber of Commerce
Joining the Wyoming Chamber of Commerce means becoming part of a unified network that amplifies your voice across the state.
As a member, you gain access to a robust platform for statewide advocacy, working alongside local chambers, economic development organizations, and businesses. ​​​​​​
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First Thursday of the Month
12:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Greater Cheyenne Chamber
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Open to all Members
This coalition letter was sent to Members of the United States Congress on the need for permitting reform.
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September 02, 2025
The undersigned organizations urge you to pass a permanent extension of the individual, business, and estate tax reforms in the 2017 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act.
June 27, 2025
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate supporting the proposed 10-year moratorium on enforcement of state and local AI-specific regulations.
June 09, 2025
On May 5, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce led a group of over 350 state and local chambers and national trade associations in calling on Congress to prevent a backdoor tax increase on American businesses by preserving the B-SALT deduction as an essential feature of the federal income tax system.
May 05, 2025
This week, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, Greater Cheyenne Chamber, and Wyoming Chamber hosted U.S. Representative Harriet Hageman (R-WY-AL) for a roundtable discussion in Cheyenne, Wyoming with local business leaders on the need to extend pro-growth business tax provisions.
March 21, 2025
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce led a group of nearly 500 state and local chambers and national trade associations in calling on Congress to permanently extend pro-growth tax reforms.
February 26, 2025
The U.S. Chamber was joined by 230 national assocations and state and local chambers in a letter to the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) requesting it stay the effective date of the Noncompete Rule to allow for judicial review.
May 24, 2024
The undersigned chambers of commerce strongly support H.R. 7198, the Prove It Act of 2024, and urge the House to consider this important legislation.
May 21, 2024
We urge you to deny the California Air Resources Board’s (CARB) application to exempt its In-Use Locomotive Regulation (Regulation) from the Clean Air Act.
April 10, 2024
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives' Committees on Small Business and of the Judiciary, supporting reform in implementation of the Regulatory Flexibility Act.
February 01, 2024
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce awarded the Accreditation designation to 19 chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.
November 15, 2023
This Coalition letter was sent to the members of the United States Congress, opposing numerous bills attempting to prohibit arbitration and class action waiver provisions that have been introduced or proposed in the 118th Congress
July 27, 2023
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Senate, with 253 state and local chambers of commerce and national trade associations, opposing the Inflation Reduction Act.
August 05, 2022
On behalf of the undersigned state and local chambers of commerce from 46 states, we strongly oppose recent legislation that would fundamentally rewrite America’s antitrust laws to protect competitors rather than consumers.
June 15, 2022
This Coalition letter was sent to Members of the United States Congress on the Creating Helpful Incentives for the Production of Semiconductors (CHIPS) for America Act.
May 11, 2022
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the U.S. House of Representatives, opposing H.R. 963, the "FAIR Act."
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March 15, 2022
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, opposing H.R. 5376, the reconciliation bill.
November 18, 2021
In June 2020, the U.S. Chamber announced the national initiative to address inequality of opportunity.
October 07, 2021
This Coalition letter was sent to Members of the House of Representatives on Western water provisions of the bipartisan infrastructure package.
September 14, 2021
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, on the bipartisan infrastructure proposal.
July 28, 2021
At the start of this year, a coalition of over 100 national and local organizations launched the “Build by the Fourth of July” coalition to urge Congress and the Biden administration to craft and pass a fiscally and environmentally responsible infrastructure package by the Fourth of July, 2021.
July 08, 2021
The U.S. Chamber has joined leading business and labor organizations to launch the Coaltion for Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment, united in support of urging Congress to turn the bipartisan framework into legislation that will be signed into law.
July 08, 2021
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, on broadband investment and U.S. digital infrastructure.
June 22, 2021
As Congress debates an infrastructure program, the business community urges you to enhance America’s digital infrastructure and achieve the goal of connecting all Americans.
June 22, 2021
This Coalition letter was sent to Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, Republican Leader Mitch McConnell, and the SenateCommittee on Small Business & Entrepreneurship, on extending the application deadline for the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP).
March 03, 2021
This Coalition letter was sent to the Members of the United States Congress, calling for consideration for 501(c)(6) nonprofit organizations in coronavirus emergency assistance legislation.
March 24, 2020
This letter was sent to the House and Senate, urging a compromise to end the government shutdown. 645 state and local chambers and national trade associations, from all 50 states plus D.C., Guam, and Puerto Rico signed on to this letter. We added 259 additional groups to the original 386 signatories to the letter sent on Friday.
January 24, 2019
The U.S. Chamber of Commerce, at its board meeting earlier this month, awarded accreditation to five chambers of commerce for their sound policies, effective organizational procedures, and positive impact on their communities.
June 14, 2018