Press Releases

Washington, D.C.—Today, in a mostly partisan vote, House Republicans passed H.R. 1582, the Blocking Public Health Protections Act, by 232 to 181 over the strong objection of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) and in the face of a veto threat from the White House.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) welcomes to its ranks freshman Congresswoman Ann McLane Kuster of New Hampshire’s 2^nd Congressional District. The Congresswoman and her family have a long history of supporting conservation and environmental stewardship in New Hampshire and her membership in SEEC will continue this legacy.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—On Friday, 44 members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) sent a letter to President Obama commending him for his leadership on climate change, exhibited through his recently announced Climate Action Plan. The letter notes components of the President’s plan for which SEEC Members have advocated and affirms the Coalition’s commitment to addressing climate change.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) said Friday's House vote to open more of the nation's shoreline was "reckless and unnecessary," calling it yet another giveaway to the oil industry at taxpayers' expense.

The House of Representatives passed H.R. 2231 by a vote of 235 to 186. President Obama has threatened to veto the bill if it reaches his desk in its present form.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) welcomes to its ranks freshman Congressman John K. Delaney of Maryland’s 6^th Congressional District.

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) welcomes to its ranks freshman Congressman Denny Heck of Washington’s 10th Congressional District.