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Mar 15, 2017

Democrats to send climate change educational materials to EPA chief Scott Pruitt

In response to Pruitt's comment, SEEC Member Rep. Blumenauer and 32 of his colleagues plan to send Pruitt a letter accompanied by "educational materials outlining the basic established science behind climate change."

Mar 15, 2017

SEEC Co-Chairs Respond to Trump Administration Effort to Roll Back Fuel Efficiency Standards

Based on the Trump Administration's environmental record so far this should be considered the first step in attempting to weaken these cleaner car standards. SEEC Co-Chairs released the following statements.

Mar 6, 2017

SEEC Leadership Responds to Reported Cuts of 20-25 Percent at the Environmental Protection Agency

Washington D.C. – It has been reported that the Trump Administration plans to slash funding for the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) by almost 25 percent and eliminate 20 percent of staff. EPA plays a critical role in the protection of our clean air and water and supports the clean-up of contaminated sites around the country, often in the form of grants to states.

Dec 13, 2016

SEEC Member Statements on Trump Cabinet Nominations

SEEC Co-Chairs Connolly, Tonko, and Matsui Statement on the Nomination of Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency

SEEC Co-Chair Tonko Statement on Trump Nomination of Rick Perry to Head Department He Vowed to Abolish

Dec 7, 2016

SEEC Co-Chairs Statement on the Nomination of Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency

Today, President-Elect Trump nominated Oklahoma Attorney General Scott Pruitt to head the Environmental Protection Agency. SEEC Co-Chairs Gerry Connolly (VA), Doris Matsui (CA), and Paul Tonko (NY) released the following joint statement:

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