Climate & Agriculture

Taskforce Priorities:

This task force will continue to highlight the value of climate smart agriculture and the need to protect the Inflation Reduction Act investments through the United States Department of Agriculture. The task force will push back against harmful actions taken by the Administration and Congress that exacerbate the climate crisis for farmers and rural communities. The task force also will work to identify additional opportunities in the Farm Bill to secure climate wins – this will include identifying areas with bipartisan support.

Related Media

Feb 3, 2026
SEEC Climate and Agriculture Task Force Endorses Bills to Support Resilient American Food Supply Chain
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Climate and Agriculture Task Force, led by Co-Chairs Reps. Chellie Pingree (ME-01) and Kim Schrier (WA-08), announced the endorsement of eight bills that will help deliver a resilient American food supply chain and ensure the future success of America’s farmers and ranchers who are playing a central role in the fight against the climate crisis.
Sep 25, 2025
SEEC Climate and Agriculture Task Force Urges Continued Support for Conservation Programs for America’s Farmers
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Climate and Agriculture Task Force Co-Chairs, Reps. Chellie Pingree (ME-01) and Kim Schrier (WA-08), along with Task Force Members Reps. Julia Brownley (CA-26), Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Jim McGovern (MA-02), and Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), sent a letter to the House Agriculture Committee urging them to continue to support America’s farmers in their climate-resilient conservation efforts through the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s (USDA) critical climate-smart agriculture programs in the upcoming Farm Bill negotiations.
Mar 12, 2025
SEEC Announces Task Forces for the 119th Congress
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) announced its task forces for the 119th Congress. Each task force is focused on a different aspect of securing a healthy and prosperous American future that SEEC will push for congressional and executive action on this Congress.
May 16, 2024
Dems push back on Republican farm bill proposal

By Joshua Baethge

Farm Progress

House Ag Committee Republicans are set to release their farm bill draft on Friday. While the wait continues for the legislation’s specifics, opponents are wasting little time pushing back against what they expect to be an unacceptable bill.

May 15, 2024
SEEC Climate and Agriculture Task Force Supports America’s Food Producers in Protecting Climate Conservation Guardrails and Nutrition in Farm Bill
Washington, D.C. – Today, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Climate and Agriculture Task Force Co-Chairs, Rep. Chellie Pingree and Rep. Kim Schrier, released a statement following a press conference with SEEC House Agriculture Committee members, farmers, and advocates who are working to protect the climate guardrails for the Inflation Reduction Act’s conservation investments in the upcoming Farm Bill negotiations.
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