NEWS RELEASE
For Immediate Release
February 27, 2026
Contact: Jamie Loasby
Fort Bend Regional Partnership
281-566-2163
Fort Bend Regional Partnership Engages Federal Leaders During Washington, D.C. Fly-In
Fort Bend County, Texas – Leaders from the Fort Bend Regional Partnership traveled to Washington, D.C., February 23–25 to participate in a federal advocacy Fly-In, engaging with members of the Texas Congressional delegation to elevate priorities important to Fort Bend County’s business community and regional economy. The visit included participation alongside regional partners, including the Greater Houston Partnership.
During the Fly-In, Partnership representatives heard from:
- U.S. Senator John Cornyn
- U.S. Senator Ted Cruz
- U.S. Representative Brian Babin (TX-36)
- U.S. Representative Michael Cloud (TX-27)
- U.S. Representative Dan Crenshaw (TX-02)
- U.S. Representative Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07)
- U.S. Representative Troy Nehls (TX-22)
- U.S. Representative August Pfluger (TX-11)
The meetings provided an opportunity for Fort Bend’s business and civic leaders to engage federal lawmakers on issues impacting regional growth and economic competitiveness. Key discussion topics included energy leadership and innovation, flood mitigation, transportation mobility, international trade, workforce-aligned immigration policy, and federal investment in education and economic development.
“Good public policy at the local, state, and federal levels is essential for businesses to thrive,” said Jared Jameson, Chair of the Fort Bend Regional Business Council. “I had the opportunity to travel to Washington, D.C. to meet with our Congressman and Senators and share the priorities of Fort Bend’s business community.”
The Fort Bend Regional Partnership leads regional public policy and advocacy efforts, convening business, government, education, and community stakeholders to align priorities and support long-term economic vitality across Fort Bend County.
The Fort Bend Regional Partnership remains committed to ongoing engagement with federal leaders to support policies that foster growth, infrastructure investment, and regional prosperity.
About the Fort Bend Regional Partnership
The Fort Bend Regional Partnership (formerly Fort Bend Chamber of Commerce) is 5-star accredited, the largest single-county chamber in the greater Houston region and the largest business organization in Fort Bend County representing over 1,000 business organizations, over 5,000 individuals, and over 250,000 jobs. As the advocate for excellence in Fort Bend County and beyond, we do essential work to protect the business interests in our region. Over the last 53 years this organization has been a strong and successful voice for business due to the solid and impressive investment of our members. The Fort Bend Regional Partnership creates, enhances, and promotes the dynamic environment in which we work and live.
Photo attached:
Members of the Fort Bend County delegation gather on the U.S. Capitol steps during the Washington, D.C. Fly-In. Pictured from left to right: Nicolas Jimenez, Comcast Texas; Russ Poppe, P.E., Fort Bend County Drainage District; Jared Jameson, WJ Interests, LLC; Carlos Guzman, Fort Bend County Economic Opportunity & Development; Orhan Kucukosman, M.Ed., American Turkic Business Council & Texas Turkish American Chamber of Commerce; Tyler Nelson, Cornerstone Government Affairs; Keri Schmidt, CCE, IOM, Fort Bend Regional Partnership; Jamie Loasby, Fort Bend Regional Partnership; Andrew Van Chau, Fort Bend County Precinct 3; Councilmember Patrick Powers, City of Fulshear
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