SEEC Elects Leadership for the 119th Congress

Washington, D.C. - Today, the members of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) voted on its leadership for the 119^th Congress. Reps. Doris Matsui (CA-07), Mike Quigley (IL-05), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) were reelected as Co-Chairs. Reps. Don Beyer (VA-08), Sean Casten (IL-06), and Chellie Pingree (ME-01) were reelected as Vice Chairs and will be joined by Reps. Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01) and Mike Levin (CA-49) also as Vice Chairs.

The 118^th Congress was a time of significant growth for SEEC, including reaching a 100-member milestone, demonstrating the resonance of SEEC's mission to champion a positive vision for a clean economy and healthy environment for all Americans. We are proud to have supported the monumental Inflation Reduction Act, Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, and CHIPS and Science Act that have ignited a clean energy boom in America, propelling $372 billion in private investments and 330,000 new jobs and counting.

Our mission for the 119^th Congress is clear. The American clean energy economy is already here and, now more than ever, Congress must protect and build upon our critical investments rather than backtrack and concede this burgeoning economic sector to our global competitors. We look forward to working with a broad coalition - here in Congress and with outside stakeholders - to advance policies that promote innovation and domestic manufacturing, develop clean energy resources, create family-sustaining clean jobs, and protect our environment for generations to come.

"I am honored to be reelected to serve another term as Co-Chair of the Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition in the 119th Congress," said Co-Chair Doris Matsui (CA-07). "We are entering a perilous and challenging time for the clean energy transition, but we must rise to meet this challenge. We will continue to take bold and decisive action in fighting the climate crisis-and in fighting any attempts to undo the historic and unprecedented progress made under the Biden-Harris Administration. We will continue to push forward on clean energy innovation, on reducing greenhouse gas emissions, and on advancing environmental justice throughout the country. I'm looking forward to working with my colleagues in SEEC to spearhead efforts to deliver a cleaner and more resilient future for all Americans."

"I'm honored to have been reelected by colleagues to serve as a SEEC Co-Chair," said Co-Chair Mike Quigley (IL-05). "As we prepare to stand against the incoming administration's attacks on our planet, this Coalition is more important than ever. I look forward to working with my colleagues to defend against those attacks and to ensure our planet remains livable for generations to come."

"Over the years, SEEC has played an invaluable role in organizing House members around ambitious climate, clean energy, and environmental justice policies," said Co-Chair Paul Tonko (NY-20). "In this 119th Congress, that role will be more important than ever as we work to reach the full potential of our clean energy agenda advanced in the 117th Congress, while defending these transformational investments from climate deniers who seek to claw back our progress. I'm honored to serve once again as Co-Chair, and I stand ready to meet this moment and build a better, stronger, healthier planet for the generations that follow."

"Today, SEEC's mission is as momentous as it has ever been, with upcoming fights to protect the environment, maintain recent climate progress, and safeguard the booming green economy," said Vice Chair Beyer (VA-08). "Defending scientific research and striving to continue U.S. leadership on climate change were formative experiences for many of us who served in Congress during the first Trump Administration, and that work is more important than ever. From the outdoor economy to clean energy jobs to environmental justice, SEEC's objectives are essential to Americans' health and livelihoods, and I look forward to continuing this vital work with my colleagues in the 119th Congress."

"Continuing the transition to clean energy will protect the planet, lower energy costs, and create good jobs," said Vice Chair Suzanne Bonamici (OR-01). "It is an honor to serve as a Vice Chair of SEEC as we advance policies that grow the clean energy economy and protect public health and the environment."

"Having come to Congress after spending nearly two decades helping companies profitably reduce emissions in the private sector, I know first-hand you can expand access to cleaner, cheaper energy, create jobs, and lower carbon emissions at the same time," said Vice Chair Sean Casten (IL-06). "I am honored to continue as Vice Chair of the Coalition and look forward to working with my colleagues to lead Congress in tackling the climate crisis with the urgency science demands."

"When I first joined Congress six years ago, I was told that it was impossible to pass meaningful climate legislation. Since then, Congress has passed the largest climate investment in our nation's history to reduce our emissions, create thousands of jobs, and conserve our most treasured lands and waters," said Vice Chair Mike Levin (CA-49). "Today, it's more important than ever that we keep up the work we've done to prevent the worst impacts of the climate crisis. I'm honored to serve as Vice Chair of SEEC in the 119th Congress and to build on the important work of expanding the development of renewable energy, bolstering climate resilience, and ensuring all of our communities have clean water, clean air, and a healthy planet for generations to come."

"As we face growing climate challenges, the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition will continue to be a crucial voice in Congress for advancing bold, science-driven climate policies," saidVice Chair Chellie Pingree (ME-01). "I'm honored to be reelected as Vice Chair and look forward to building on the progress we've made to expand clean energy jobs, reduce emissions, and protect the environment for future generations. In the 119th Congress, we must defend critical investments that are already creating a stronger, more sustainable economy, and fight against any efforts to reverse this progress."

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