Press Releases
New Dems Unveil New Plan to Secure the Border and Reform the Immigration System
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Immigration & Border Security Working Group, led by Chair Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Secure Borders Task Force Chair Laura Gillen (NY-04), Global Competitiveness Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Agricultural Workforce Task Force Chair Salud Carbajal (CA-24), unveiled the New Dem Immigration & Border Security Framework, a comprehensive path forward for Congress to secure the border and reform the immigration system. Through the Framework, New Dems … Continue Reading
August 20, 2025
New Dems Release the Fly-In: Games Edition Bonus Episode
Today, the New Democrat Coalition released a bonus episode of The Fly-In podcast co-hosted by Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33). The Fly-In: Just the Games is a compilation of all the In Case You Missed It segments from recent Fly-In episodes. Watch co-hosts Landsman and Veasey quiz Fly-In guests Reps. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Steven Horsford (NV-04), Tim Kennedy (NY-26), Andrea Salinas (OR-06), and Brad Schneider (IL-10) with games like True or False, Who Said It?, New Dem … Continue Reading
August 12, 2025
New Dems On the Road Media Roundup
“The American people are tired of partisan games - they’re looking for serious leaders who represent their interests in Washington. That’s why New Dems have been touring the country, hearing directly from the American people to inform a policy agenda that will lower costs, make our communities healthier and safer, and protect our national security. In just the first three months of this initiative, New Dems have met with constituents, businesses, local leaders, and more on everything from … Continue Reading
August 06, 2025
New Dems Release Bonus Episode of the Fly-In: “Low Approach”
Today, the New Democrat Coalition released a bonus episode of The Fly-In, a podcast co-hosted by Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33). You can find The Fly-In on the New Dem Dispatch - New Dems’ substack - across New Dems’ social media across platforms, and on Youtube, Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or anywhere you get your podcasts. In this bonus episode, “Low Approach,” Landsman and Veasey talk through the latest developments in Texas Republicans’ attempts to redraw the maps and … Continue Reading
July 30, 2025
New Dems Host Workforce Roundtable in Gary, IN on Seventh Stop of the On the Road Tour
Today, New Dem Members completed the seventh stop on the New Dems on the Road Tour, an initiative to get New Dem Members out of DC to hear from American workers, businesses, industry experts, nongovernmental organizations and local leaders about how to improve policy in Washington. New Dem Workforce and Education Working Group Chair Frank Mrvan (IN-01) hosted Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) for a roundtable discussion in Gary, IN. Reps. Mrvan and Budzinski were joined by … Continue Reading
July 24, 2025
New Dems Release Innovation Agenda to Unleash American Potential and Lead the 21st Century
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Innovation & Technology Working Group, led by Working Group Chair Sam Liccardo (CA-16), AI Task Force Chair Valerie Foushee (NC-04), and Digital Assets Task Force Chair Brittany Pettersen (CO-07), unveiled the New Dem Innovation Agenda, a roadmap of positions Congress and the Administration should adopt to unleash the full potential of American innovation. Through the Innovation Agenda, New Dems will work to spur groundbreaking research and technological … Continue Reading
July 23, 2025
New Dems Release Episode 14 of The Fly-In: “This is Your Captain Speaking”
Today, the New Democrat Coalition released episode 14 of The Fly-In, a podcast co-hosted by Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33). In Episode 14, “This is Your Captain Speaking” Reps. Landsman and Veasey are joined by New Democrat Coalition Chair Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) to discuss the tax provisions in Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill that hurt hardworking American families and businesses, President Trump’s chaotic and costly tariffs, the bill Republicans passed last week to gut … Continue Reading
July 19, 2025
New Dems Host Wildfire Prevention Roundtable in Santa Barbara, CA at Sixth New Dems On the Road Stop
Today, New Dem Members completed the sixth stop on the New Dems on the Road Tour, an initiative spearheaded by Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) to get New Dem Members out of DC to hear from American workers, businesses, industry experts, nongovernmental organizations and local leaders about how to improve policy in Washington. New Dem Vice Chair for Outreach Salud Carbajal (CA-24) hosted Top House Agriculture Committee Democrat and New Dem Angie Craig (MN-02) in Santa Barbara, CA … Continue Reading
July 18, 2025
New Dems Release Special Edition of the Fly-In: The Fly-Out with Rahm Emanuel
Today, New Dems released a Fly-Out episode - a special edition of The Fly-In - featuring an interview with former Member of Congress, White House Chief of Staff, Mayor of Chicago, and Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emanuel. In this special edition episode, host Rep. Greg Landsman (OH-01) asks Mr. Emanuel 10 questions, ranging from the political to the personal. Landsman and Emanuel dive into the Big Ugly Bill, the chaos of Trump’s second term, Democratic policy and communications strategy, and the … Continue Reading
July 18, 2025
New Dem Leadership Rebukes House Republicans’ Passage of President Trump’s Extreme Cuts to Foreign Assistance, Public Broadcasting
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement on the House passage of President Trump’s request to cancel $9 billion in congressionally appropriated funding for foreign assistance - including global health and food programs - and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. “The ink is still drying on the President’s Big Bad Bill, and Republicans are already back making life harder for the American people - gutting essential funding that keeps our country safe and saves lives. Once … Continue Reading
July 16, 2025
New Dems Release Episode 13 of The Fly-In: “Medical Emergency”
Today, the New Democrat Coalition released episode 13 of The Fly-In, a podcast co-hosted by Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33). In Episode 13, “Medical Emergency” Reps. Landsman and Veasey are joined by New Dem Leadership Member and Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health Caucus Andrea Salinas (OR-06) to discuss the devastating impacts of President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill on the American health care system and how that will impact hardworking … Continue Reading
July 11, 2025
New Dems Hit Fifth Stop of the On the Road Tour with Clean Energy Roundtable in North Carolina
Today, New Dem Members completed the fifth stop on the New Dems on the Road Tour, an initiative spearheaded by Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) to get New Dem Members out of DC to hear from American workers, businesses, industry experts, nongovernmental organizations and local leaders about how to improve policy in Washington. New Dem Clean Energy Deployment Task Force Chair Deborah Ross (NC-02) hosted New Dem Member Nikema Williams (GA-05) and Rep. Kathy Castor (FL-14), Ranking … Continue Reading
July 09, 2025
New Dems Unveil Framework to Achieve Energy Independence, Security, and Affordability
Today, the New Democrat Coalition’s Environment, Climate, & Clean Energy Working Group, led by Working Group Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) unveiled its Framework to Achieve Energy Independence, Security, and Affordability, a comprehensive list of concrete steps Congress can take to invest in building out the clean energy infrastructure we need to power the economy, lower prices, and cut through red tape to accelerate development. Working Group Chair Scott Peters issued the following … Continue Reading
July 03, 2025
New Dem Leadership Condemns Final Passage of Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill as the Most Damaging Legislation for Working Families in Modern American History
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a joint statement following the House passage of President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ dangerous bill. “House Republicans just passed what is without question the worst tax and spending bill in modern American history. Full stop. “For months, New Dems have joined the American people — who overwhelmingly oppose this legislation — fighting, imploring and even pleading with Republicans to recognize the obvious and stop this trainwreck. … Continue Reading
July 03, 2025
New Dems Release Special 12th Episode of The Fly-In: “Mayday” on President Trump & Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill
Today, the New Democrat Coalition released a special edition of The Fly-In podcast co-hosted by New Dem Leadership Members Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33). In Episode 12, “Mayday” Reps. Landsman and Veasey underscore how dangerous President Trump and Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill is for everyday Americans. They emphasize how Congressional Republicans supporting this legislation are voting to kick 17 million Americans off their health care, millions more off food assistance, and … Continue Reading
July 01, 2025
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Trump & Congressional Republicans’ Big Ugly Bill Will Hurt American Families
Note from New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Communications Marc Veasey (TX-33): “President Trump and Congressional Republicans' Big Ugly Bill is a bad deal for hardworking American families. Not only does this legislation hurt Americans now, ripping food away from hungry children and health care from hardworking families, but it also increases the deficit - burdening future generations all to give the wealthiest billionaires more tax breaks. There is still time to do the right thing - … Continue Reading
June 27, 2025
New Dems Release Episode 11 of The Fly-In: “Cabin Pressure” With Special Guest Rep. Tim Kennedy
Today, the New Democrat Coalition released a special edition of The Fly-In podcast - this week called the Fly-Out - co-hosted by New Dem Leadership Members Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33). In Episode 11, “Cabin Pressure” Reps. Landsman and Veasey were joined by Rep. Tim Kennedy (NY-26) to discuss next steps on President Trump and Congressional Republicans’ harmful budget bill, Gun Violence Awareness month, the Minnesota assassinations and Rep. Kennedy’s body armor ban … Continue Reading
June 26, 2025
New Dems Host Roundtable Discussion on Safeguarding SNAP for Millions of Americans
Today, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Outreach Salud Carbajal (CA-24), alongside House Agriculture Committee Vice Ranking Member Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Subcommittee on Nutrition and Foreign Agriculture Ranking Member Jahana Hayes (CT-05), hosted a roundtable discussion on the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) with representatives from nonprofit organizations, advocacy groups, unions, and industry. During the discussion, Members and stakeholders discussed the sweeping … Continue Reading
June 25, 2025
New Dems Welcome Rep. Pablo José Hernández Rivera of Puerto Rico as the Coalition’s Newest Member
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced the admission of Rep. Pablo José Hernández Rivera (PR-AL) to the Coalition. Rep. Hernández, who was elected in 2024 and will serve a four-year term, is the youngest Resident Commissioner in Puerto Rico’s history. “We are excited to welcome Rep. Hernández into the New Dem ranks. A pragmatic policymaker dedicated to finding common ground to strengthen Puerto Rico’s economy, energy resources, and infrastructure, Rep. Hernández … Continue Reading
June 25, 2025
New Dems Unveil Comprehensive Tax Reform Framework to Lower Costs, Expand Economic Opportunity & Promote Fiscal Responsibility
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Tax Task Force led by Task Force Chair Steven Horsford (NV-04), in coordination with the NDC’s broader Economic Growth & Cost of Living Working Group led by Working Group Chair Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), unveiled its Tax Framework to advance common sense reforms to the tax code that ensure better outcomes for America’s working families, small businesses, and long-term economic strength. Task Force Chair Steven Horsford and Working Group Chair Chrissy … Continue Reading