The project offers an early indication of the policy ideas and priorities Democratic legislators may advance in 2027.
By Jean-Philippe Brisson, Nikki Buffa, and Betty M. Huber
On September 15, 2026, nine members of the US House of Representatives, in partnership with the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition Institute, released the Thriving Economy Project, a menu of policy ideas setting out an economic and climate agenda for 2027. The report includes nine chapters, each of which was developed by a congressional lead alongside policy experts, and over 800 policy recommendations.
Although many of the proposals outlined in the Thriving Economy Project would likely require legislation and may face significant political hurdles in a divided government, the report remains noteworthy for several reasons. First, it reflects the priorities of certain Democratic lawmakers and policy experts as they begin developing a policy agenda for 2027 and beyond. Second, many of the recommendations could influence congressional oversight, agency investigations, information requests, and regulatory priorities, even without new legislation. Third, it may serve as an early blueprint for policy positions that could feature prominently in the 2028 election cycle.
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