A Year of Trump's Broken Promises: Polluters Profit, People Pay

House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition
Capitol
01/14/2026 at 11:30AM

On Wednesday, January 14, climate and affordable energy champions in Congress will gather to take stock of Trump’s broken promise to slash energy bills for Americans in half his first year in office. The press conference will highlight how this administration’s policies, including the Big Ugly Bill and many executive actions, have caused electric bills for American families and businesses to skyrocket. Speakers will also discuss how the Trump administration has worked hand-in-glove with big corporations to make polluting easier and cheaper, hurting the health of everyday Americans.

Members will deliver remarks and answer questions from media.

WHEN:

Wednesday, January 14, 2026 at 11:30 AM.

WHO:

  • U.S. Representative Sean Casten
  • U.S. Representative Mike Levin
  • U.S. Representative Rob Menendez
  • Trevor Higgins, Senior Vice President of the Energy and Environment, Center for American Progress

Additional Speakers TBA

WHERE:

House Triangle,

United States Capitol,

Washington, DC, 20515