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New Democrat Coalition Celebrates Congressional Passage of the Inflation Reduction Act

August 12, 2022

Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) celebrated the Congressional passage of the Inflation Reduction Act, legislation that will lower health care and energy costs while also making important investments to tackle climate change and reduce the deficit. NDC Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the below statement on passage of the Inflation Reduction Act: "Today, the 99 members of the New Democrat Coalition unanimously voted to send the NDC-endorsed Inflation Reduction Act to President's Bi… Continue Reading

New Dems Call on President Biden to Take Action to Lower Housing Costs & Build More Affordable Housing

August 09, 2022

Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by Infrastructure Task Force Co-Chairs Norma Torres (CA-35) and Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-7) and NDC Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01), wrote a letter calling on the Biden administration to take swift action to lower the cost of housing and increase affordable housing development. These priorities are core components of the New Dem Action Plan to Fight Inflation. In order to alleviate the strain on household budgets and tackle inflation, New Dem Members urged P… Continue Reading

New Democrat Coalition Endorses Inflation Reduction Act to Lower Health Care & Energy Costs and Tackle Climate Change

August 09, 2022

Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) endorsed the Inflation Reduction Act to lower health care and energy costs for Americans while also making important investments to tackle climate change. The Inflation Reduction Act reflects the priorities the Coalition laid out last year when negotiations began, and New Dems called for urgent action on this legislation as part of our Action Plan to Fight Inflation. NDC Chair DelBene released the following statement on the Coalition's endorsement: "The … Continue Reading

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House Dems Have a Mod Squad. Do Voters Have Any Idea?

May 16, 2022

As a daunting November election comes into focus, and the collapse of Build Back Better is disappearing from the rear-view mirror, Democrats are debating how to use their time before likely losing unified control of the federal government. Progressives want President Biden to abandon the legislative process altogether, while another group of House Democrats is urging him to deliver on a campaign promise - to pass as many bipartisan bills as possible. Still clinging to their mobilization-over-pe… Continue Reading

Brownfield Ag News: Axne and Bustos to Co-Chair Rural Reinvestment Task Force

July 26, 2021

Two Midwestern Congresswomen have been named chairs of the New Democrat Coalition Rural Reinvestment Taskforce. Cindy Axne of Iowa and Cheri Bustos of Illinois will lead the group, which aims to develop and advance policy solutions that support Rural America. Axne says the task force will ensure rural communities have a seat at the table in Congress, focusing on a wide range of issues like broadband, healthcare, and the impacts of a changing climate. Bustos says rural areas are in need of str… Continue Reading

Bloomberg Goverment: What to Know in Washington

July 26, 2021

Senators negotiating a $579 billion infrastructure package are aiming to finish negotiations early this week, under pressure from colleagues to salvage an August recess and to allow the Senate to turn to preventing a government shutdown and debt ceiling default in the fall. A pending five-week break scheduled to begin Aug. 9 is motivating the 22-member bipartisan group to end dickering over relatively minor components of their plan after Republicans spurned Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer'… Continue Reading

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June 15, 2022

Rep. Strickland talks about the New Dem Inflation Action Plan on News Nation

June 15, 2022

"Moderate Democrats Push Their Party to Do More to Fight Inflation" on CNBC

June 15, 2022

"Moderate Democrats Push Their Party to Do More to Fight Inflation" on CNBC

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May 18, 2022

Meet the New Dems - the Moderate Members Defending Our Democracy

Over the last 25 years, polarization, extremism, and support for political violence have drastically increased in the U.S., while trust in government and democratic institutions has eroded. These troubling trends led to President Trump's 2016 election and the deadly January 6 insurrection. And today, far-right forces are campaigning on the Big Lie, with at least 57 insurrectionists running for office across the country as of January 2022. The threat to our democracy is real, and the stakes coul… Continue Reading

April 06, 2022

Congress must pass an innovation bill to fight inflation, boost national security

Reps. Jim Himes and Mikie Sherrill are Democrats from Connecticut and New Jersey, respectively, and members of the New Democrat Coalition. The U.S. economy is rebounding from Covid, showing strength and resiliency, but real economic challenges remain. Due to the global pandemic and weak supply chains for critical goods like microchips and semiconductors, American consumers are feeling the stress of inflation at the supermarket and used car lots. The good news is that Congress is working to… Continue Reading

February 02, 2022

American Competitiveness Legislation is the Key to Tackling Today’s Economic Challenges, Creating Tomorrow’s Opportunities

Under the leadership of President Biden and Democratic majorities in Congress, our economy is roaring. In the last year, the unemployment rate has dropped to a record 3.9%, 6.4 million jobs have been created, wages have increased, child poverty has decreased, and America is leading the world in a strong recovery - a Biden Boom! But despite this historic growth, real challenges remain. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, supply chain disruptions, and decades of underinvestment in U.S. infrastructu… Continue Reading

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July 22, 2022

New Dem Weekly Wrap 7/22/2022

New Democrat Coalition Chair Calls for Swift Passage of Chips Act for America to Secure Supply Chains, Lower Costs, and Protect U.S. National and Economic SecurityThis week New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) called for swift passage of the Chips Act for America package in the Senate and House. Since last December, New Dems have pushed for passage of a bipartisan innovation bill and most recently urged action on this legislation as part of our Action Plan to Fight Inflation.… Continue Reading

June 30, 2022

New Dem Weekly Wrap 6/30/2022

NDC HIGHLIGHTS: New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade Following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, ending half a century of constitutional protection for a woman's right to choose and make her own health care decisions, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued a statement that said in part: "For the first time in nearly 50 years, millions of women across the country seeking abortion care will be denied … Continue Reading

May 13, 2022

New Dem Weekly Wrap 5/13/2022

New Dem Chair DelBene and Vice Chair Peters Call for Swift Negotiations to Pass Legislation to Tackle Inflation New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Vice Chair for Policy Scott Peters (CA-52) released statements following the conclusion of the first meeting of the Bipartisan Innovation Act conference committee on the work that New Dems have done to address inflation. Chair DelBene said, "Since last year, New Dems have led the charge to pass a Bipartisan Innovation Ac… Continue Reading

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