The National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) is proud to launch the Leandro P. Rizzuto, Sr. Capitol Hill Program, a bipartisan public policy initiative fostering dialogue on issues important to the Italian American community and the U.S.–Italy relationship.
Our inaugural forum brings together policymakers and senior leaders for a timely discussion on energy policy and transatlantic security, one of the most pressing challenges facing the U.S. and Europe today.
As geopolitical uncertainty reshapes global energy markets, the United States and Italy play critical roles in advancing energy security, strategic independence, and long-term stability. This forum will explore how closer coordination can strengthen NATO and EU resilience while supporting reliable, diversified energy supplies.
Discussion Topics
• Lessons learned from recent global energy disruptions
• Strategic role of U.S. energy production & LNG exports
• Infrastructure resilience and supply diversification
• Durable transatlantic energy partnerships across administrations
Featured Panelists
• Congressman Mike Rulli, Member, House Energy & Commerce Committee
• Jarrod Agen, Executive Director, White House Energy Dominance Council Additional panelists to be announced
Date: Wednesday, February 11, 2026
Time: 12:00 PM – 1:30 PM (Lunch Provided)
Location: Rayburn House Office Building, Room 2261
Register here. Join us for this insightful, bipartisan conversation at the intersection of energy, security, and U.S.–Italy relations – and be part of NIAF’s Capitol Hill initiative launch.
