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2026 Legislative Agenda Federal Priorities
Featured Priorities
- Promote investment in key regional infrastructure needs, including rail, bridges, ports, roadways and the Quad Cities Regional Airport.
- Secure funding for the Critical Supply Chain Site Development Program or similar site readiness initiatives.
- Advocate for fair trade policies that support the growth and development of Quad Cities businesses and reduce uncertainty.
Workforce
- Support reauthorization of WIOA with full funding and modernization that maintains and enhances local control.
- Support bi-partisan changes to the U.S. immigration system that assist employers with difficult-to-fill roles.
- Grow investment in and incentives for childcare availability and affordability.
- Promote the easing of regulatory burden on apprenticeship programs.
Taxes & Economic Growth
- Aggressively pursue federal research funding to support local institutions and research capabilities in the Quad Cities region.
- Maintain and grow investment and resources on the Rock Island Arsenal.
Regulation
- Encourage a light-touch regulatory approach that emphasizes stability, predictability and fairness.
- Promote the repeal of burdensome, outdated regulations that impact Quad Cities businesses.
- Promote permitting reform.
Trade
- Support targeted improvements in USMCA during the 6-year review process.
- Support passage of new MTB, and reauthorization of other trade assistance programs.
