Press Releases
New Dem Leadership Blasts Speaker Johnson for Once Again Refusing to Work for the American People
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership released a statement after Speaker Johnson and House Republicans canceled votes and once again sent Congress home rather than vote on legislation to help working Americans. “Just this year alone, Speaker Mike Johnson and House Republicans have canceled nearly 25 percent of the House’s total legislative work days. Every American should be outraged that this Republican-led Congress refuses to do its job, refuses to make life better for American families, … Continue Reading
September 15, 2026
New Dem Leadership Applauds Passage of War Powers Resolution, Condemns GOP for Continuing to Back Iran War
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership released a statement after the House of Representatives voted to advance a war powers resolution. While House Democrats were joined by a handful of Republicans in voting to rein in the Administration, 204 House Republicans voted against ending the war. “Tomorrow marks 200 days of a war with Iran that President Trump claimed would only last four to six weeks. The American people have had enough. New Dems were proud to serve as their voice and vote … Continue Reading
September 04, 2026
New Dems Host Stakeholder Roundtable to Address the Affordable Housing Crisis
This week, New Dem Members hosted a roundtable with housing policy experts and industry representatives to solicit ideas on what Congress’s next steps should be to address the affordable housing crisis. New Dem Vice Chair for Outreach Salud Carbajal (CA-24) hosted the roundtable alongside Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35) and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13). They were joined by 14 additional New Dem Members and eight … Continue Reading
September 02, 2026
Chair Schneider Calls for Congressional Rules Changes in 2027 at House Rules Committee Hearing
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) spoke at the House Committee on Rules’ Member Day Hearing on proposed rules changes for the 120th Congress. During his testimony, Chair Schneider called for four specific House of Representative rules changes that would help “modernize the institution, improve Members' ability to serve their constituents, and foster greater public trust in Congress.” Prohibit participation in prediction markets by Members of Congress and, where … Continue Reading
September 01, 2026
New Dems Leadership Statement on House Vote on Continuing Resolution, Unsustainable National Debt
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass a Continuing Resolution to fund the government through early December. The resolution did not include any additional funding for ICE or CBP, in line with New Dems’ demands. This version of the Continuing Resolution was passed by the Senate in August and now awaits the President’s signature. “Too many feel like the American Dream is slipping from their grasp with prices … Continue Reading
August 03, 2026
New Dems Demand Answers After Pentagon Removes Fallen Service Members from Official Iran War Casualty List
Today, New Dem Reps. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Pat Ryan (NY-18) led 47 New Dem Members in a letter to Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth after the Pentagon removed the names of four fallen U.S. service members from the official casualty list for Operation Epic Fury. The Members call on the Department of Defense (DoD) to immediately restore the names and explain why they were removed from the official accounting of Americans killed during the war with Iran. According to public reporting, … Continue Reading
July 24, 2026
New Dem Chair Brad Schneider Slams Pentagon for Lying about Servicemember Deaths
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement following reports that the Pentagon’s official online list of servicemembers killed in the Iran War removed the names of four soldiers who died over the weekend. In total, the Iran War has resulted in the deaths of 18 servicemembers and injured more than 400 men and women. “I am disgusted and saddened by the Pentagon’s attempt to conceal the cause of servicemembers' deaths in a pathetic attempt to save face for the … Continue Reading
July 22, 2026
New Dem Leaders Slam Republicans for Playing Politics with National Security in NDAA
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) and National Security Working Group Chair Gil Cisneros (CA-31) criticized House Republicans for corrupting the traditionally bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) process with poison pill amendments and culture war agendas. “The NDAA is one of the last pieces of legislation that typically passes with bipartisan support. Unfortunately, House Republicans corrupted this bipartisan process, jamming this critical legislation … Continue Reading
July 22, 2026
New Dem Leadership Blasts House Republicans for Greenlighting Billions to Costly Iran War
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement after House Republicans voted to advance their reckless, partisan budget to continue bankrolling Trump’s cost-raising agenda, including $73 billion for his war in Iran and $10 billion to incentivize states to implement his voter suppression bill—the SAVE Act. While many working families are already suffering from the devastating cuts in Republicans’ “Big Beautiful Bill,” this latest spending package includes zero provisions to … Continue Reading
July 20, 2026
New Dems Call on Trump Administration to Retain USMCA
Today, New Dem Trade and Tariffs Task Force Chair Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08) and Global Competitiveness Task Force Chair Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) led 27 New Dem Members in a letter to U.S. Trade Representative Jamieson Greer calling on him to retain and, if possible, strengthen the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA), warning that prolonged uncertainty over the agreement threatens American jobs, hurts workers, raises costs for families, and undermines North American competitiveness. … Continue Reading
July 17, 2026
New Dems Oppose Effort to Greenlight Trump’s Illegal Tariffs
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) and New Dem Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer (VA-08) issued a statement in opposition to the Sanctioning Russia Act, which would grant the President power to enact more sweeping tariffs without Congressional approval. “The American people do not want and cannot afford more of President Trump’s illegal, cost-raising tariffs. Unfortunately, the Sanctioning Russia Act is nothing more than a backdoor attempt to greenlight … Continue Reading
July 17, 2026
Third Annual NextGen NewDems Cohort Celebrates Completion of Seven-Month Staff Development Program
This week, the 2026 NextGen NewDems Staff Academy cohort participated in its final meeting, capping off the New Democrat Coalition’s seven-month staff development program. In their final meeting, cohort members participated in a moderated discussion with Assistant Democratic Leader Joe Neguse (CO-02) and had the opportunity to meet with NextGen NewDems Co-Chairs Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), as well as New Dem Leadership Members Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Greg Stanton … Continue Reading
July 16, 2026
New Dems Discuss Key Issues of Affordability with Small Businesses
Yesterday, New Dem Vice Chair for Outreach Salud Carbajal (CA-24) hosted a roundtable discussion on how affordability issues such as healthcare costs, rising gas and utility prices, damaged supply chains, and the Trump Administration's reckless tariffs have hurt small businesses. Vice Chair Carbajal was joined by several New Dem Members for the discussion, including Trade and Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer (VA-08) and Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21). “This administration wants to make it … Continue Reading
July 11, 2026
New Dems Celebrate ROAD to Housing Package Finally Becoming Law
Today, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35), and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement after President Trump’s 10-day window to either sign the bill or veto it expired, and the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act automatically became law. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act is a comprehensive plan to address the housing crisis and help families … Continue Reading
July 01, 2026
New Dems Slam Failure to Renew USMCA, Urge Strengthening of Trilateral Agreement through Joint Review
Today, New Democrat Coalition Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer (VA-08) issued a statement on the start of the joint review process of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) urging Trump Administration officials to maintain and build on the seminal trade agreement rather than withdraw and throw the U.S. and regional economy into chaos. The failure to renew the USMCA is estimated to result in a $300 tax increase per household in 2027 and the loss of 95,000 jobs. “This … Continue Reading
June 30, 2026
Chair Schneider Applauds Supreme Court Ruling Upholding Birthright Citizenship
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement on this morning’s Supreme Court ruling upholding birthright citizenship. The 6-3 ruling struck down President Trump’s un-American day one executive order limiting birthright citizenship to children with at least one parent with citizenship or permanent legal status. “Despite the President’s brazen attempt to disregard and ultimately dismantle our Constitution, today’s ruling proves what we have known for 160 years: … Continue Reading
June 26, 2026
New Dems Demand Answers and a Clear Path Forward to Secure an Iran Peace Deal
Today, National Security Working Group Chair Gil Cisneros (CA-31) led a group of 35 New Dem Members in a letter to President Trump and Secretary of State Marco Rubio requesting an immediate briefing on the recently signed Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) - along with any side agreements, implementation arrangements, or commitments made by the United States or Iran - and the Administration’s plans to secure a final deal within the 60-day ceasefire period. The letter reads in part: “After … Continue Reading
June 25, 2026
New Dems Demand Answers and Action as New World Screwworm Cases Threaten American Beef Production & Prices
Today, New Dem Farm Bill Task Force Chair Rep. Jim Costa (CA-21), and Reps. Sharice Davids (KS-03) and Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) led 21 New Dem Members in a letter to Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins demanding answers about the Department of Agriculture’s response to the emergence of New World screwworm (NWS) in the United States and urging the Trump Administration to provide ranchers, farmers, and producers with the tools they need to contain the outbreak. As producers across the Southwest … Continue Reading
June 24, 2026
House Republicans Block Crucial New Dem Amendments to Address Energy Affordability
Today, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) issued a statement after House Republicans blocked 11 amendments offered by New Dem Members to the Fiscal Year 2027 Energy & Water Development appropriations bill from being considered. House Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill repealed several crucial energy tax credits that lowered energy production and delivery prices. The New Dem amendments would take on these inflationary Republican cuts and help Congress identify … Continue Reading
June 23, 2026
New Dems Applauds Final House Passage of Vital Housing Act
Today, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35), and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) issued a statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the Senate-amended version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. This legislation is a crucial step towards addressing the affordable housing crisis and delivers on key objectives laid out in the New Democrat … Continue Reading