SEEC Institute to Release Thriving Economy Project Report Outlining Policy Menu for Next Congress
House lawmakers, policy experts host VIRTUAL press conference to detail recommendations for building a strong economy through sound energy, environmental policies
Washington, D.C. – Members of Congress and staff of SEEC Institute will host an online press conference at 9:00am ET on Tuesday, September 15, 2026, to announce a comprehensive menu of policy options included in the first-ever Thriving Economy Project report.
The Thriving Economy Project report is a first-of-its kind set of energy and environmental policy recommendations. Nine Members of Congress worked with subject matter experts to compile more than 800 policy recommendations across nine key areas of the economy. The ideas focus on the challenges affecting American families and businesses today, and cover themes like rising household costs, reliable and affordable energy, economic competitiveness, access to good jobs, ways to make our supply chains, environmental protection, and government efficiency.
WHAT: Thriving Economy Project Launch Press Conference
WHEN: Tuesday, September 15, 2026, at 9:00am ET
WHERE: Zoom Webinar – Register Here:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N8unPH3gQXONFu9haXosAQ
WHO:
● Rep. Kathy Castor (D-FL) – Project Chair; Thriving, Affordable, Resilient
Communities
● Rep. Nikki Budzinski (D-IL) – 21st Century Agricultural Opportunities
● Rep. Melanie Stansbury (D-NM) – Growing Rural Economies
● Rep. Maxine Dexter (D-OR) – Safe, Clean, and Prosperous Ecosystems
● Rep. Mike Levin (D-CA) – Cheap, Abundant, and Clean American Energy for All
● Rep. Deborah Ross (D-NC) – Next-Generation Energy Technology Researched,
Developed, and Built in America
● Rep. George Whitesides (D-CA) – A Nationally Secure, Globally Competitive
Energy Sector
● Rep. Sean Casten (D-IL) – Accessible, Low-Cost Finance for a Clean Energy
Future
● Rep. Gabe Amo (D-RI) – Government That Delivers
● Max Frankel, Executive Director, SEEC Institute
● Eric Fins, Project Team Leader, Vice President, Grove Climate Group
HOW: Registration link:
https://us06web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_N8unPH3gQXONFu9haXosAQ