The Greater Des Moines Partnership has released its 2026 Federal Policy Agenda, with infrastructure, workforce development and housing as key areas of focus for the region.

The agenda is developed by the organization’s Government Policy Council and approved by its board of directors.

Transportation projects are a central component of the agenda, including support for the Des Moines Airport terminal project, the interstate designation of Highway 5/65 and expansion of the Ankeny Regional Airport. The Partnership is also calling for changes to federal permitting processes aimed at speeding up infrastructure development.

Workforce-related priorities include expanded apprenticeships, increased access to child care and incentives for employer-led training and upskilling. The agenda also emphasizes policies and funding to expand housing options by encouraging investment in both new and existing housing development.

Additional priorities outlined in the plan address areas such as energy, immigration, health care, education and community development.

“This agenda reflects the priorities we hear directly from our investors and regional chamber members from across Greater Des Moines and the policies needed to sustain growth and competitiveness,” David Stark, chair of the Partnership’s Government Policy Council and chief of government affairs and philanthropy at UnityPoint Health, said in a prepared statement.

Laura Book, director of government relations and public policy at the Partnership, said the agenda will help guide engagement with federal policymakers.

The Partnership aims to advance its agenda during its annual DMDC trip to Washington, D.C., scheduled for June 3-5, where regional leaders meet with Iowa’s congressional delegation and federal officials.