Press Releases

Washington, D.C. – The Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Climate and National Security Task Force, Rep. Andy Kim (D-NJ) and Rep. Katie Porter (D-CA), released the following statement in response to the House passage of H.R. 2670, the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2024 (FY24 NDAA).

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Climate Jobs Task Force Co-Chairs — Reps. Suzanne Bonamici, Nikki Budzinski, and Mark DeSaulnier — along with four of the Task Force members, sent a letter to Secretary Granholm urging the Department of Energy (DOE) to incorporate the Good Jobs Principles as it implements the historic investments from the Inflation Reduction Act and Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.

Washington, D.C. – Last week, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) embarked on a three-day climate impact tour of Denali National Park, Alaska led by Co-Chair Rep. Mike Quigley (IL). SEEC members had the opportunity to meet with experts and discuss the threat of climate change and environmental pollution with the Denali National Park Service.

Washington, D.C. – The leaders of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) released the following statement in response to the passage of the Republican-led “Gas Stove Protection and Freedom Act” (H.R. 1615) and “Save Our Gas Stoves Act” (H.R. 1640) that mislead the American public and will significantly limit the ability of the Department of Energy (DOE) and Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) to ensure American families have access to efficient and safe home appliances.

Washington, D.C. – The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Nature and Oceans Task Force Co-Chairs, Rep. Doris Matsui and Rep. Joe Neguse, with Task Force Member Rep. Jared Huffman led a letter to the White House to ensure that the first-ever National Nature Assessment incorporates the status and challenges of biodiversity loss within the United States.

Washington, D.C. – The House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Nature and Oceans Task Force Co-Chair Rep. Doris Matsui and Task Force Member Rep. Suzanne Bonamici released the following statements in celebration of World Oceans Day 2023.

Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) and the bicameral Electrification Caucus partnered to showcase the market readiness and diverse technology available to accelerate the transition to medium- and heavy-duty electric vehicles (EVs).

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, Vice Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Matt Cartwright, Sean Casten, Chellie Pingree, and Katie Porter, and Chair Emeritus Rep. Gerry Connolly, released the following statement in response to the passage of H.R. 3746, the Bipartisan Budget Agreement.