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Apr 23, 2026
Washington, D.C. – The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) hosted a “Federal Fire, Local Heat” emergency strategy session for Earth Day 2026. Members of Congress, climate leaders, organizers, and change-makers at the front lines of the climate fight convened in this key moment to align priorities in the midst of the Trump Administration's attacks on the health and well-being of our families, corrupt attempts to deliver for polluters over people, and blatant efforts to override American democracy.

Apr 23, 2026
Washington, D.C. – The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko and Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Suzanne Bonamici, Sean Casten, Mike Levin, and Chellie Pingree, released the following statement in response to the House passage of the Reliable Federal Infrastructure Act (H.R. 4690), Harnessing Energy at Thermal Sources (HEATS) Act (H.R. 5587), and Fire Improvement and Reforming Exceptional Events (FIRE) Act (H.R. 6387), along with the failed attempt to pass the Endangered Species Act (ESA) Amendments Act (H.R. 1897).

Apr 22, 2026
Washington, D.C. – The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko and Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Suzanne Bonamici, Sean Casten, Mike Levin, and Chellie Pingree, released the following statement on Earth Day 2026.

Apr 17, 2026
Washington, D.C. – The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), including Co-Chairs Reps. Doris Matsui, Mike Quigley, and Paul Tonko and Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Suzanne Bonamici, Sean Casten, Mike Levin, and Chellie Pingree, released the following statement in response to the House passage of two Republican-led bills — the FENCES Act (H.R. 6409) and the RED Tape Act (H.R. 6398) — that gut America’s longstanding Clean Air Act public health protections.

Apr 16, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force, led by Co-Chairs Rep. Sean Casten (IL-06) and Rep. Mike Levin (CA-49), announced the endorsement of five bills that will deliver abundant, affordable, and clean energy to American families across the country.

Apr 1, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs U.S. Congressmen Sean Casten (IL-06) and Mike Levin (CA-49) celebrated the overwhelming support for the Energy Bills Relief Act (H.R. 7977), which is now sponsored by a total of 124 House Democrats. The Energy Bills Relief Act is a family- and consumer-focused approach to United States energy policy that ensures Americans have access to the most reliable and low-cost source of power available – renewable energy.

Mar 31, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Lands, Waters, and Nature Task Force, led by Co-Chairs Reps. Don Beyer (VA-08), Maxine Dexter (OR-03), and Doris Matsui (CA-07), released the following statement in response to the Department of the Interior’s “God Squad” meeting to waive Endangered Species Act protections for wildlife affected by oil and gas activities in the Gulf of Mexico.

Mar 18, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, 120 House Democrats, led by House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Co-Chairs U.S. Congressmen Sean Casten (IL-06) and Mike Levin (CA-49) introduced the Energy Bills Relief Act, a family- and consumer-focused approach to United States energy policy that ensures Americans have access to the most reliable and low-cost source of power available – renewable energy.

Mar 12, 2026
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Innovation and Technology Task Force, led by Co-Chairs Rep. Kevin Mullin (CA-15) and Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06), announced the endorsement of four bills that will catalyze the deployment of next-generation clean technologies to accelerate American energy independence and homegrown manufacturing in the 21st century.

Feb 25, 2026
Washington, D.C. – The Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Building Resilient Housing Task Force Reps. Dave Min (CA-47) and Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) released the following statement in response to the House passage of the Republican-led Home Appliance Protection and Affordability Act (H.R. 4626) and Homeowner Energy Freedom Act (H.R. 4758).