Cheyenne, WY –– Your Wyoming Chamber of Commerce, together with chambers across the state—including the Campbell County Chamber of Commerce, Casper Area Chamber of Commerce, Greater Cheyenne Chamber of Commerce, Platte County Chamber of Commerce, Riverton Chamber and Visitors Center, Rock Springs Chamber of Commerce, and the Wyoming State Chamber of Commerce—has joined a national coalition urging Congress to take meaningful, bipartisan action on permitting reform.

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The coalition’s message is clear: America needs a modernized permitting system that empowers communities to build the infrastructure essential for growth, innovation, and long-term prosperity.

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From expanding broadband and upgrading transportation to modernizing water systems and developing innovative energy facilities, businesses are ready to invest. Outdated and inefficient permitting processes, however, continue to stall progress—driving up costs and delaying the benefits of safer roads, reliable power, clean water, and high-speed internet access.

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In a joint letter to Congress, Wyoming chambers outlined four guiding principles for reform:

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• Predictability – Clear timelines and certainty for project developers and financers.
   

• Efficiency – Better interagency coordination to reduce delays and maximize resources.
   

• Transparency – Public visibility into permitting milestones and project schedules.
   

• Stakeholder Input – Opportunities for meaningful input from communities and businesses.
   

“These reforms aren’t just bureaucratic tweaks, they’re the key to unlocking projects that create jobs, strengthen local economies, and improve quality of life in Wyoming and across the country,” said Dale Steenbergen, President & CEO of the Wyoming Chamber of Commerce.

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Wyoming chambers are united in their call for Congress to act. Communities across the state are ready to build; the only thing standing in the way is an outdated permitting system.

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Read the full coalition letter here.