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New Dems Secure Key Priorities in End-of-Year Government Funding Package

December 23, 2022

Today, New Dems unanimously voted to pass government funding legislation that contained significant wins secured by the New Democrat Coalition. New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the below statement on final passage of the legislation: “New Dems fought hard to include several key priorities in this legislation, including $200 million for Chair Emeritus Kilmer’s RECOMPETE Act pilot program, lifesaving legislation to address the mental health and … Continue Reading

New Democrat Coalition on Release of January 6th Committee’s Final Report

December 23, 2022

Last night, the House Select Committee to Investigate the January 6th Attack on the Capitol released a report examining the conduct of former President Trump and his co-conspirators in the lead up to the January 6th attack on the Capitol, following the Committee’s final session on Monday. The report refers four criminal charges against former president Donald Trump to the Justice Department. New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the below stateme… Continue Reading

New Democrat Coalition Celebrates Strong New Dem Representation in House Democratic Leadership

December 22, 2022

Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair-elect Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the below statement on the strong number of New Dem Members in Democratic Leadership positions for the 118th Congress: "I'm thrilled to congratulate all of the newly elected House Democratic Leaders for the 118th Congress, including five of our New Dem Members who are serving in some of the top leadership posts. "We are so proud of Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, DCCC Chair Suzan DelBene, DPCC Co-Chairs Dean Phillips and Veron… 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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December 18, 2022

NDC Chair-elect Annie Kuster on MSNBC

November 18, 2022

Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03) Delivers Final Floor Speech

June 15, 2022

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

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October 31, 2022

Democrats are Better for our Country and Economy

"As voters head to the polls next Tuesday, they'll look at what Congress has accomplished, andthe economy will be top of mind. Republicans often claim their party is better for the economy, but if we look at what Democratic majorities have done in just two short years - including recently passing the Inflation Reduction Act and the CHIPS and Science Act - it's clear the Democratic party is the one setting our country and economy up for long-term success. In fact, history has shown that Democra… Continue Reading

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

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December 09, 2022

New Dem Weekly Wrap 12/9/2022

New Democrat Coalition Announces Vice Chair Roles for 118th Congress Following last week’s New Democrat Coaliton (NDC) leadership elections, the Coalition announced the roles each of the four Vice Chairs-elect will assume for the 118th Congress. The four NDC Vice Chair-elects will have the following roles: Vice Chair for Member Services: Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) Vice Chair for Policy: Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06) Vice Chair for C… Continue Reading

December 02, 2022

New Dem Weekly Wrap 12/2/2022

New Democrat Coalition Elects New Leadership Team & Inducts 17 New Members This week, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) elected Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) as the next NDC Chair in the 118th Congress. Reps. Sharice Davids (KS-03), Brad Schneider (IL-10), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) were elected to be the next Vice Chairs. Current Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) will serve as Chair Emeritus in the new Congress. … Continue Reading

November 18, 2022

New Dem Weekly Wrap 11/18/2022

New Dems Celebrate the Historic Service of Speaker Nancy Pelosi New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the below statement following Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s speech before the U.S. House of Representatives: "Speaker Nancy Pelosi has been the most influential and effective Speaker in the history of American politics. Her name has forever been woven into the fabric of our great nation. “Over many years, she expertly guided the Democ… Continue Reading

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