Washington, D.C. — The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) held its Congressional Public Policy Briefing on Energy on Thursday, April 16, 2026, on Capitol Hill.
The briefing convened industry leaders and energy experts for a discussion focused on the challenges and opportunities shaping the future of U.S. energy production, infrastructure, and policy.
The program began with opening remarks from CHLI Chairwoman, The Honorable Ileana Ros-Lehtinen, who underscored the importance of reliable, affordable, and secure energy systems in an increasingly complex global environment.
The program featured special remarks from CHLI Board Member, Rep. Carlos Giménez (FL), who emphasized the importance of strengthening energy infrastructure and advancing forward-looking policy solutions that support economic growth and national security.
Pictured: Daniel Simmons, Maria Pia Tamburri, Ric Perez, Ashley Nichols McManus, The Honorable Bill Flores, and Mary Ann Gomez Orta
The briefing was moderated by CHLI Board Member, The Honorable Bill Flores, Chair & CEO of Serolf Technologies. Panelists included: Daniel Simmons, Principal at Simmons Energy and Environmental Strategies; CHLI Advisory Council Member, Maria Pia Tamburri, Vice President of Intergovernmental Affairs and Economic Development at Dominion Energy; Ric Perez, Principal at RG Perez & Associates; and Ashley Nichols McManus, Vice President at Lot Sixteen.
The panelists discussed strategies for meeting rising U.S. energy demand, strengthening domestic energy production, and advancing innovation across the energy sector.
The briefing concluded with an engaging Q&A session, where attendees had the opportunity to further explore key issues impacting the energy sector.
Thank you to our sponsors: Bank of America, Capital One, Citi, Charter Communications, Chevron, Dell Technologies, Dominion Energy, Edison Electric Institute, Haleon, Johnson & Johnson, Oportun, Pfizer, Reynolds, ServiceNow, UnitedHealth Group, and Verizon.
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ABOUT CHLI
The Congressional Hispanic Leadership Institute (CHLI) is the premier organization founded by former Members of Congress to advance economic prosperity with a focus on social responsibility and global competitiveness. CHLI is dedicated to advancing the Hispanic community’s diversity of thought and fostering a broad awareness of the heritage, interests, and views of Americans of Hispanic and Portuguese descent.
For more information about CHLI and its programs, please contact Mary Ann Gomez Orta at mgomezorta@chli.org.