Press Releases
New Dem Chair-Elect: House Democrats Saved the American People from Speaker Johnson’s Shutdown
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair-Elect Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement following the House vote on a measure to fund the government until March 2025. The Continuing Resolution passed with House Democrats providing the overwhelming majority of votes in favor. New Dems helped secure several key provisions in the final legislation, including: $100 billion in disaster relief, $10 billion in economic assistance for America’s farmers, and an extension of the Farm Bill. “Today, New … Continue Reading
December 17, 2024
New Dem Chair-Elect Schneider Congratulates Democratic Committee Leaders for 119th Congress
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair-Elect Brad Schneider issued a statement following House Democratic Caucus elections to select the Committee Ranking Members for the 119th Congress. “New Dems congratulate all the Ranking Members elected today, who will no doubt lead their colleagues in advancing thoughtful policy solutions to address the issues that matter most to the American people,” said Chair-Elect Schneider. “We are particularly proud of our New Dem colleagues, including returning … Continue Reading
December 13, 2024
New Dem Leadership Endorses Rep. Gerry Connolly as Ranking Member on the Committee on Oversight and Accountability in the 119th Congress
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and New Democrat Coalition Chair-Elect Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued the below statement on New Dem Leadership's endorsement of New Dem Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11) as Ranking Member on the House Oversight and Accountability Committee: “New Dems are proud to endorse our colleague, friend, and fellow New Dem Rep. Gerry Connolly for Ranking Member of the House Committee on Oversight and Accountability. Rep. Connolly is a strong and … Continue Reading
December 06, 2024
New Dem Chair-Elect Schneider Announces Full Leadership Team for 119th Congress
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair-Elect Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced that he has appointed the following Members to New Dem Leadership for the 119th Congress: Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11) will serve as Vice Chair at Large, Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will serve as Whip, and Reps. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) will serve as Leadership Members at Large. “I am proud to announce the full New Dem leadership team for the 119th Congress. Haley Stevens, Marilyn … Continue Reading
December 03, 2024
New Dem Leaders Push for Passage of YIMBY Act to Build More Homes, Lower Costs
Today, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and NDC Affordable Housing Task Force Chair Norma J. Torres (CA-35) issued statements urging the passage of the Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Act (H.R.3507) ahead of a vote on the House floor this week. The YIMBY Act, a bipartisan bill introduced and championed by Vice Chair Kilmer in the 116th, 117th and 118th Congresses, would remove discriminatory zoning policies and burdensome regulations blocking housing and community … Continue Reading
November 21, 2024
ICYMI Transcript: New Democrat Coalition Holds Press Conference Introducing Leadership for 119th Congress & 23 Members-elect
Today, the newly-elected New Democrat Coalition Leadership team - including Chair-Elect Brad Schneider (IL-10), Vice Chairs-Elect Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Josh Harder (CA-09), and Marc Veasey (TX-23), and Freshman Leadership Representative-Elect Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) - joined outgoing NDC Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and the Members-elect of the New Dem freshman class to discuss the Coalition’s role in the upcoming 119th Congress. You can read a full transcript … Continue Reading
November 20, 2024
New Democrat Coalition Elects New Leadership and Inducts 23 New Members Ahead of 119th Congress
Tonight, New Democrat Coalition Members and Members-Elect selected Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) as the New Dem Chair for the 119th Congress. Additionally, Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) will serve as Vice Chair for Policy, Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24) will serve as Vice Chair for Outreach, Rep. Josh Harder (CA-09) will serve as Vice Chair for Member Services, and Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) will serve as Vice Chair for Communications. In addition, by unanimous vote, the Coalition inducted 23 … Continue Reading
November 20, 2024
New Dems Congratulate House Democratic Leadership Following Caucus Elections
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued a statement following yesterday’s House Democratic Caucus Elections, where lawmakers re-elected Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05), and Caucus Chairman and New Dem Member Pete Aguilar (CA-33) to lead the Caucus in the 119th Congress. New Dems were elected to prominent positions across House Democratic Leadership. Rep. Susie Lee was elected as Battleground Leadership Representative by returning … Continue Reading
November 19, 2024
New Dem Climate Change & Clean Energy Task Force Chair Emphasizes Commitment to Climate Goals
Today, upon returning from the COP 29 summit in Azerbaijan over the weekend, New Democrat Coalition Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) issued a statement on the New Dems’ commitment to meeting our climate goals and to working to prevent the next Administration from reversing the progress we’ve made. “As Congress prepares for a new administration, we cannot lose sight of one of the top threats facing our nation and our planet: climate change. The U.S. must … Continue Reading
November 14, 2024
New Dem Chair on the Upcoming House Republican Majority
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued the following statement after the House Republican Conference officially secured the House majority in the 119th Congress: “While we are disappointed with the results of the 2024 election, New Dems are immensely proud of our Members and Members-elect who focused on a common-sense message that resonated with constituents. Despite our efforts, Democrats will not hold the majority in the 119th Congress - but with a razor-thin House … Continue Reading
November 12, 2024
New Dems Hold Orientation for Incoming Freshman Class for 119th Congress
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued a statement ahead of the Coalition’s orientation for incoming New Dems. New Democrat Coalition Members and staff will join panelists to discuss setting policy goals, achieving congressional wins, building out a new office, navigating the Committee steering process, utilizing franking for constituent communications, and more. This incoming New Dem class is among the largest in the Coalition’s history, bringing the number of New … Continue Reading
October 21, 2024
New Dem Chair Applauds Biden-Harris Rule to Expand Contraception Coverage Under ACA
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration announced a new proposed rule to expand no-cost coverage of contraception under the Affordable Care Act (ACA). “With today’s announcement, the Biden-Harris Administration is taking groundbreaking steps to empower all women to exercise their fundamental freedom to make their own health care decisions - no matter where they live. “Tens of millions of women with private … Continue Reading
October 10, 2024
With the Future of DACA in the Courts – Again – New Dems Call on Congress to Protect Dreamers
Today, as the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals hears oral arguments on Texas v. DHS, the case challenging the legality of the DACA policy, New Democrat Coalition Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Vice Chairs Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Lou Correa (CA-46) released the following statement: “Once again, the fate of the DACA program is in the courts - just the latest attempt by anti-immigrant judges and politicians to upend the lives of Dreamers and their … Continue Reading
September 30, 2024
Democratic Caucus Chairs Sound Alarm on Depletion of Child Care Support
Today, Monday, September 30, the Chairs of the Democratic Women’s Caucus (DWC), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC), Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC), New Democrat Coalition, and Dads Caucus joined together to call attention to the ongoing child care crisis as the remaining child care funding from the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) expires today. As House Democrats continue the fight for affordable … Continue Reading
September 25, 2024
New Dems Call for Farm Bill Before End of the Year
Today, New Democrat Coalition Farm Bill Task Force Chair Kim Schrier (WA-08) and Vice Chairs Don Davis (NC-01) and Jim Costa (CA-21) sent a letter to House and Senate leadership, and leadership of the House Committee on Agriculture and of the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition, and Forestry calling for Congress to pass a strong, bipartisan Farm Bill before the end of 2024.“America’s farmers are the backbone of our country and communities,” said Farm Bill Task Force Chair Schrier. “They … Continue Reading
September 23, 2024
Climate Task Force Chair Applauds House Passage of Task Force-Endorsed Building Chips in America Act
Today, Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) issued the following statement after the House passed S.2228, the Building Chips in America Act. The Task Force endorsed the House companion (H.R.4549) to this legislation last year along with more than a dozen other bills to streamline clean energy deployment. Task Force Chair Peters co-authored H.R.4549, and New Dem Rep. Colin Allred (TX-32) was a co-lead. “Congress must act to unleash the potential of American … Continue Reading
September 20, 2024
New Dems Host Roundtable with National Leaders on Housing Access and Affordability
Yesterday, Members of the New Democrat Coalition Affordable Housing Task Force, including Vice Chair Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Reps. Sara Jacobs (CA-51) and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) hosted a roundtable to discuss housing markets, supply-side constraints, private equity ownership, and affordability. New Dems were joined by numerous stakeholders, including representatives from National Association of Homebuilders (NAHB), the National Low Income Housing Coalition (NLIHC), the National Rental Home … Continue Reading
September 16, 2024
New Dems Unveil Jobs Action Plan to Address the Labor Shortage, Reward Hard Work, and Strengthen the U.S. Economy
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Workforce Development Task Force, led by Chair Kathy Manning (NC-06) and Vice Chairs Val Hoyle (OR-04), Hillary Scholten (MI-03), and Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), unveiled the New Dems’ Jobs Action Plan, which examines barriers to labor growth and lays out a roadmap to strengthen our national workforce and economy. Through a series of recommendations for both Congress and the Administration, the Jobs Action Plan aims to break through the five major barriers that … Continue Reading
September 12, 2024
New Dems Applaud Biden Administration Adoption of Recommendation to Lower Housing Costs
Today, New Democrat Coalition Affordable Housing Task Force Chair Norma J. Torres (CA-35) issued a statement following the Department of Housing and Urban Development’s (HUD) announcement of updated regulations to expedite the production of manufactured housing and lower housing costs: “New Dems applaud the Administration for finalizing landmark regulatory changes that we called for in our Housing Action Plan earlier this year. These actions will help deliver safe and affordable housing to … Continue Reading
August 15, 2024
New Dem Leaders Applaud Successful Medicare Negotiations to Lower Cost of Prescription Drugs
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Health Care, Substance Use, and Mental Health Task Force Chair Terri Sewell (AL-07) issued a statement following the Biden-Harris Administration’s announcement that Medicare has reached agreements to lower the cost of all 10 prescription drugs selected for the first round of price negotiation. “Today’s announcement is a victory for Seniors, people with disabilities, and any American who’s ever had to choose between paying for … Continue Reading