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Environment, Climate, and Clean Energy Working Group Chair Scott Peters on Trump Administration’s Undermining of American Energy
December 22, 2025Today, New Democrat Coalition Environment, Climate, & Clean Energy Working Group Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) issued a statement after the Trump Administration halted all work for ongoing offshore wind leases, including for projects already under construction. Today’s shortsighted action undermines the American energy industry, puts thousands of jobs at risk, and adds to already high utility bills. The five wind projects are expected to collectively power 2.5 million homes and businesses, wit… Continue Reading
Environment, Climate, and Clean Energy Working Group Chair Scott Peters on SPEED Act Vote
December 18, 2025Today, New Democrat Coalition Environment, Climate, & Clean Energy Working Group Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) issued a statement after House Republicans advanced the SPEED Act, which falls short of a true bipartisan deal to address rising utility prices, growing energy demand, and barriers to energy development. As laid out in the Coalition’s framework to achieve energy independence, security, and affordability, New Dems will continue to pursue a bipartisan deal that unleashes American energy… Continue Reading
New Dem Chair Demands Speaker Johnson Hold a Vote on ACA Extension This Week
December 17, 2025Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement after four House Republicans joined all House Democrats in forcing a vote on a clean, three-year extension of the Affordable Care Act tax credits. Yesterday, New Dem Leadership called on a handful of House Republicans to join the three-year extension discharge petition. “Democrats have been clear from the start that the best solution to rising health costs is to extend the Affordable Care Act subsidies that help mill… Continue Reading
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New Dems Unveil Working Groups, Policy Platform for 119th Congress
September 23, 2025The New Democrat Coalition on Wednesday unveiled its vision and policy platform for the 119th Congress, and how its nine distinct working groups will advance that agenda. “In the 2024 election, when the tide went out for Democrats nationally, New Dems were able to swim against the tide adding 25 new members,” New Dem Chair Brad Schneider, D-Ill., said during a morning press conference at the Capitol. “We actually cut into Republicans’ already historically narrow majority, not because we engage… Continue Reading
Democrats need a new, pragmatic message on immigration
September 17, 2025At the end of August, the New Democrat Coalition , which brings together 115 moderate House Democrats, presented a new immigration framework. The essence is a move away from the usual extremes — cruelty vs. amnesty — offering a pragmatic balance: stronger border enforcement and deportations, together with expansion of legal entry paths and responding to economic needs. Against the backdrop of polarization, this is the first systematic step by Democrats to build a centrist position aimed at 2026… Continue Reading
These House Democrats seek a new middle ground on immigration
August 25, 2025A group of House Democrats hope they have the solution to a policy issue that has long plagued the Democratic Party: immigration reform. The New Democrat Coalition, comprising 115 members who span the caucus’s ideological spectrum, released a framework Monday containing policy proposals on topics including increasing financial and operational support to border agents and rethinking U.S. visa policy. The proposals have not been endorsed by House Democratic leaders; in fact, Democratic Caucus … Continue Reading
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March 31, 2025New Dems ready to move party and country beyond Trump chaos
Good people across the country are angry at Washington - and for good reason. From North Carolina and Nebraska to Washington and Georgia, people of all political backgrounds are demanding an explanation for the chaos created and the damage caused in just the first two months of the second Donald Trump presidency. They are decrying Elon Musk’s dismantling of government programs and agencies, and fearful about the Administration’s efforts to undermine our Constitution. And they are outraged at … Continue Reading
March 12, 2025A failing response to bird flu is hurting farmers and consumers
The highly pathogenic avian influenza - commonly known as bird flu - is wreaking havoc on American agriculture. This devastating virus, carried by birds worldwide, is currently spreading among U.S. poultry and dairy cattle, with several recent human cases reported among dairy and poultry workers. Since the outbreak began in 2022, more than 162 million birds have been culled. In the past 30 days alone, bird flu has been detected in 24 states. The virus has been confirmed in poultry in all 50 st… Continue Reading
August 05, 2024New Dems are laser-focused on fighting crime
There’s one group in Congress fighting hard to fund law enforcement, prevent violent crimes, improve public safety and crack down on illicit drugs, but it might not be who you think it is - it’s the New Dems. Who are the New Dems? We all know two political parties make up Congress, but within these two parties, there are coalitions of folks who align themselves from the most extreme to the moderates. In the House of Representatives, there is a group of 100 center-left House Democrats ded… Continue Reading
Weekly Wraps
December 19, 2025Year in Review 2025
Letter From the Chair Dear New Dems,As Chair of the New Democrat Coalition this year, I have the greatest privilege of leading a group of 115 incredible colleagues who have risen to the moment. Despite all the challenges Congress faced in 2025, New Dems are stronger than ever. Notably, our members represent the majority of the House Democratic Caucus, positioning us to be the critical “majority makers” next year, also at the forefront of the party when we retake the House.I am proud that the… Continue Reading
November 07, 2025New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 11/7
Press Releases New Dems Celebrate the Career & Legacy of Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement following the news that Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection in 2026, thanking her for a lifetime of public service and leadership in the House of Representatives. “The 116 Members of the New Democrat Coalition proudly honor and celebrate the service and legacy of Nancy Pelosi, not just as a historic and extraordinary… Continue Reading
October 31, 2025New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 10/31
New on Substack New Dems Present a Special LIVE Recording of The Fly-In Fly-In co-hosts Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) hosted a live episode of the podcast. Throughout the hour, they were joined by several New Dem Members to talk about the ongoing shutdown, rising healthcare costs, cuts to food benefits, and the craziest news from the past week. These guests included Reps. Gil Cisneros (CA-31), Deborah Ross (NC-02), Susie Lee (NV-03), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Sean Casten … Continue Reading