Press Releases
Transportation Task Force Chair Shomari C. Figures Urges Support of Surface Transportation Reauthorization Bill
Today, New Democrat Coalition Transportation Task Force Chair Shomari C. Figures (AL-02), Vice Ranking Member of the House Transportation & Infrastructure Committee’s Subcommittee on Highways and Transit, released a statement after the Committee advanced a bipartisan, five-year surface transportation reauthorization bill through markup. The legislation is now poised to come to the floor ahead of the September 30th deadline to reauthorize infrastructure funding. “New Dems are fierce … Continue Reading
May 21, 2026
Chair Schneider on Trump’s Corruption Corroding the Republican Coalition
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued the following statement after news broke that House and Senate Republicans will punt votes on their extreme reconciliation package to after the Memorial Day district work period: “Americans are now paying more than $4 per gallon of gas, the highest average price since July 2022. But instead of trying to lower costs and put more money in the pockets of hardworking men and women, President Trump and Congressional Republicans are … Continue Reading
May 20, 2026
New Dem Leadership Applauds House Passage of Vital Housing Act
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. New Dems took a coalition-wide stance in support of the bill yesterday. Today’s vote is a crucial step towards addressing the nation’s housing crisis and making the American Dream of owning a home a reality for millions of working families. This legislation delivers on key objectives laid out in the New Democrat Coalition’s Housing Affordability … Continue Reading
May 19, 2026
New Democrat Coalition Endorses 21st Century ROAD to Housing Bill
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) and New Dem Whip Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) announced the Coalition’s endorsement of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. Earlier this week, Housing, Infrastructure, and Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35) issued a statement in support of the legislation, which incorporates provisions from 19 New Dem Member-led bills that will help lower costs by accelerating housing production, getting homes to the market … Continue Reading
May 18, 2026
Housing, Infrastructure, and Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres on Updated Housing for the 21st Century Act
Today, New Democrat Coalition Housing, Infrastructure, and Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35) issued a statement in support of the bipartisan agreement to pass an improved version of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act. As laid out in the New Democrat Coalition’s Housing Affordability Agenda, New Dems are committed to building more homes and getting them on the market fast, making it easier to buy or rent a home, and improving housing data and transparency so resources … Continue Reading
May 14, 2026
New Dems Host Discussion on How Congress Can Tackle the Nation’s Mental Health Crisis
Yesterday, in recognition of Mental Health Awareness Month, New Dem Healthcare Working Group Chair Terri Sewell (AL-07), Mental Health Task Force Chair Shontel Brown (OH-11), and New Dem Leadership Member Andrea Salinas (OR-06), who Co-Chairs the bipartisan Congressional Mental Health Caucus, hosted a roundtable discussion with mental health organizations on how Congress can tackle the nation’s mental health crisis. New Dem Reps. Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Don Beyer (VA-08), Kelly Morrison (MN-03), … Continue Reading
May 14, 2026
New Dems Host Stakeholder Roundtable on Surface Transportation Reauthorization
Today, New Dem Vice Chair for Outreach Salud Carbajal (CA-24) hosted a roundtable with stakeholders to discuss upcoming work on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization bill. At the roundtable New Dem Members were joined by guests from infrastructure, transportation, and labor groups to discuss federal funding for infrastructure projects and ongoing transportation issues as part of New Dems’ engagement on the federal highway bill. This roundtable is part of the Coalition’s ongoing efforts … Continue Reading
May 14, 2026
New Dem Members Discuss The American Promise and a Winning Economic Message at the Effective Governing Coalition Conference
ICYMI: This week, New Democrat Coalition members participated in the inaugural Effective Governing Coalition Solutions Conference in Washington, D.C.. The gathering brought together Democratic lawmakers, thought leaders, and journalists to discuss Congressional Democrats’ economic policy, messaging, and strategy to deliver real solutions for hardworking Americans. Several New Dem Members were featured as speakers and panelists throughout the day to share stories from their districts, their … Continue Reading
May 12, 2026
New Dems Release Governing Agenda – The American Promise: Lower Costs, Less Chaos, Real Solutions
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Leadership announced the release of a broad, bold, and positive agenda that will guide our work through the rest of the 119th Congress and beyond, laying out how New Dems plan to lower costs, tackle the nation’s most significant challenges, and rebuild confidence in the government’s ability to do big things. The American people are exhausted by the chaos, cruelty, and incompetence of the Trump Administration and Congressional Republicans. Our 114 New Dem … Continue Reading
May 04, 2026
New Dem Housing Task Force Urges Administration to Protect Access to Housing, Block Burdensome Requirements for Low-Income Families
On Friday, a group of New Democrat Coalition Members led by Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13), submitted a comment in response to a proposed rulemaking from the Department of Housing and Urban Development (HUD) that would impose strict time limits and work requirements on residents who rely on federal assistance to access stable housing. The New Dem Members argue that imposing inflexible and arbitrary time limits or work requirements would put millions of low-income families at … Continue Reading
April 30, 2026
New Dems Lay Out National Security Approach to Restore America’s Strength, Security, and Status
Today, as we near the 60 day mark in the war with Iran, the New Democrat Coalition National Security Working Group, led by Working Group Chair Gil Cisneros (CA-31), penned a letter to President Trump, Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth, and Secretary of State Marco Rubio to urge an “immediate course correction” on the Administration’s national security approach. “Over the last year, the Trump Administration’s chaos and aggression have made the American people less safe, the world less stable, … Continue Reading
April 29, 2026
New Dem Leadership on House Republicans Pouring Billions to Out-Of-Control Agencies While Extending DHS Shutdown
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement condemning House Republicans for voting in the middle of the night to begin the reconciliation process to give a $70 billion blank check to CBP and ICE instead of bringing to the floor legislation to end the DHS shutdown. House Republicans continue to delay Senate-passed legislation to end the shutdown, which is supported by every Congressional Democrat (House and Senate) and every Republican Senator, as well as the Trump White … Continue Reading
April 24, 2026
New Dems Host Discussion on How Congress Can Lower Grocery Costs
This week, New Dem Rural Revitalization Working Group Chair Kim Schrier (WA-08) hosted a roundtable discussion with agricultural producers, labor groups, and anti-hunger advocates on how the rising cost of groceries is hurting families across the country, and what Congress can do to lower these costs. Rep. Schrier was joined by several New Dem Members for the discussion, including Representatives Jahana Hayes (CT-05) and Shontel Brown (OH-11). “Families shouldn’t have to worry about whether … Continue Reading
April 22, 2026
New Dems Blast House Republicans for Ripping Off Rural Communities
Today, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Rural Revitalization Working Group Chair Dr. Kim Schrier (WA-08) responded to House Republicans passing a partisan resolution “recognizing the work of the House of Representatives in the 119th Congress in support of” rural communities. Contrary to the language of today’s resolution, House Republicans have pursued an agenda alongside the Trump Administration that has made life unaffordable in rural America, ripped … Continue Reading
April 22, 2026
New Dems Host Tribal Roundtable Discussion
This week, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Outreach Salud Carbajal (CA-24), alongside Reps. Sharice Davids (KS-03), Raul Ruiz (CA-25) hosted a roundtable discussion between New Dem Members - including Reps. Derek Tran (CA-45) and Jim Costa (CA-21) - and Tribal stakeholders representing a number of interests. Together, the group discussed priorities in the 119th Congress for Tribal and Native communities, actionable policies New Dems champion in the House, and the importance of continued … Continue Reading
April 16, 2026
New Dem Leadership Slams Republicans’ Blank Check for Trump’s War
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement after the House Republicans once again killed a resolution directing the President to end ongoing military actions against Iran unless authorized by Congress, as required by Article I of the Constitution. “The American people did not want this war, still do not understand the purpose of this war, and are the ones hurting because of this war of choice. Yet today, House Republicans made it clear that they support wasting more taxpayer … Continue Reading
April 07, 2026
New Dem, CPC Chairs Condemn President Trump’s War Crimes Threat, Call for Congressional Action
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (TX-35) issued a joint statement following President Trump’s claims that “a whole civilization will die tonight” if the Iranian regime does not capitulate to his demands: “Our nation now finds itself facing the stark reality of the President of the United States openly threatening to wipe out a ‘whole civilization’ — a clear and unambiguous war crime. This comes after weeks of … Continue Reading
April 02, 2026
New Dems Push for Public Safety, Affordable Housing Funding and a Data Center National Strategy in FY2027 Appropriations Requests
Today, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced that New Democrat Coalition Members sent five letters to House Appropriations Committee leadership for government funding and support for several key initiatives in the Fiscal Year 2027 appropriations process. The five letters, which garnered more than 90 signatures from New Dem Members, included requests to fully fund various public safety grants and programs, direct funding to accelerate housing … Continue Reading
March 27, 2026
New Dem Leadership Condemns House Republicans for Needlessly Extending the Chaos of the DHS Shutdown
Tonight, New Dem Leadership issued a statement after House Republicans blocked bipartisan, common sense legislation to end the shutdown, instead stubbornly advancing a partisan 60-day DHS Continuing Resolution that has no path to passage in the Senate. “Tonight, House Republicans once again showed their true colors and their devotion to causing chaos and inflicting pain on the American people. The continuation of the DHS shutdown, and the damage it is causing, lies squarely on the shoulders … Continue Reading
March 26, 2026
New Dem Leadership Refuses to Give ICE and CBP a Blank Check to Continue Harming American Cities
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement following the House vote on the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill, which includes funding for ICE and CBP without any of the commonsense reforms the American people have demanded. “Instead of working constructively with Democrats, House Republicans have bowed down to Trump’s maximalist demands and forced through a dead-on-arrival bill that ensures their shutdown will continue. “House Republicans have once again … Continue Reading