Press Releases
New Democrat Coalition Leadership Slams House GOP Passage of President Trump’s Cuts to Foreign Assistance, Global Aids Prevention and Public Broadcasting
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement on the House passage of President Trump’s rescissions request, which would cancel $9.4 billion in congressionally appropriated funding for foreign assistance, including the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, and the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. “Instead of taking much-needed action to lower the cost of living, today House Republicans inexplicably took aim at global AIDS prevention and Sesame Street. “This effort to … Continue Reading
June 11, 2025
New Dems Release Episode 10 of The Fly-In: “Missed Connection” With Special Guests Reps. Stacey Plaskett and Nikki Budzinski
Today, the New Democrat Coalition released the tenth episode of The Fly-In podcast co-hosted by New Dem Leadership Members Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33). In Episode 10, “Missed Connection,” Reps. Veasey and Landsman talk through the Trump-Musk feud, and are joined by New Dem Rep. Stacey Plaskett (VI-AL) to discuss the nearly $10 billion in cuts to foreign assistance, health care, and public broadcasting included in President Trump’s rescission requests - including how these … Continue Reading
June 10, 2025
ICYMI in Semafor: ‘Move fast and fix things’: New Democrats push to lead their party’s revamp
ICYMI: Today, Semafor published an interview with New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) about his thoughts on how New Dems will help move the Democratic party forward from the center, key policy topics, and the news of the day. An excerpt from the interview with Chair Brad Schneider: “There’s a lot of different perspectives. But New Dems are the core; we’re the majority of the caucus at 114 members. We are in the trenches, fighting on the front lines, dealing with the … Continue Reading
June 09, 2025
ICYMI in The Hill: “Democrats are looking for answers — outside Washington” by Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski
ICYMI: Today, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) penned an op-ed in The Hill about the Coalition’s “New Dems On the Road” tour, which gets New Dems out of D.C. to talk with communities across the country about the issues that matter most, from immigration and clean energy to the economy, health care, and national security. As Vice Chair Budzinski explains, New Dems are using the ideas generated by this nationwide tour to craft a forward-looking policy agenda … Continue Reading
June 06, 2025
Bonus Episode: New Dems Release Extended Fly-In Interview with Sophia Bush
Today, the New Democrat Coalition released a special Bonus Episode of The Fly-In podcast, co-hosted by New Dem Leadership Members Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33). In this extended version of her Fly-In interview, Actress, Activist, and Podcaster Sophia Bush dives into her political origins, dream guests for the Work in Progress podcast, her upcoming projects (including a potential revival of her hit show One Tree Hill), and much more. You can find The Fly-In on New Dems’ social … Continue Reading
June 05, 2025
New Dems Call for Accelerated Development, Enhanced Funding, and Safer Projects in Letter Outlining Priorities for Upcoming Surface Transportation Package
Today, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Transportation Task Force Chair Shomari C. Figures (AL-02) penned a letter to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen outlining the Coalition’s priorities for the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization Package. The letter reads in part: “Since our founding in 1997, the New Democrat Coalition has consistently prioritized sustainable funding … Continue Reading
June 05, 2025
New Dems Release Episode 9 of The Fly-In: “Welcome Aboard” With Special Guests Sophia Bush and Rep. Suhas Subramanyam
Today, the New Democrat Coalition released the ninth episode of The Fly-In podcast co-hosted by New Dem Leadership Members Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33). In Episode 9, “Welcome Aboard,” Reps. Landsman and Veasey are joined by Actress and Activist Sophia Bush to discuss her views on the Trump Administration’s actions, the path forward for the Democratic party, and her work as a political activist. This episode includes just a portion of the conversation with Sophia Bush - the … Continue Reading
May 23, 2025
New Dems Push for Affordable Housing, Public Safety, Border, and Rural Development Funding in 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 to request government funding for several key initiatives in the Fiscal Year 2026 appropriations process. The five letters, which all together received more than 110 New Dem signatures, included requests to streamline affordable housing development, enhance public safety in our communities, surge resources to … Continue Reading
May 22, 2025
New Dems Host Care Economy Roundtable in Wilmington, DE on Third Stop of “New Dems on the Road” Tour
Today, the New Democrat Coalition made the third stop on its 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 Care Economy Task Force Chair Sarah McBride (DE-AL) hosted House Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) and Economic Growth & Cost of … Continue Reading
May 22, 2025
New Democrat Coalition Leadership Condemns House Republican Passage of Disastrous Tax Scam Bill
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement following the passage of the Republican reconciliation bill on the House floor. “House Republicans just passed their irresponsible, dangerous, and morally bankrupt tax scam bill. In doing so, they have found a new low—never before in recent history has a group of lawmakers so deliberately and knowingly worked to inflict so much extreme devastation and financial burden on working people in America. “For weeks, New Dems and House … Continue Reading
May 21, 2025
New Dems Mourn the Passing of Congressman Gerry Connolly
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement following the news that Congressman Gerry Connolly (VA-11) passed away this morning. “I speak personally and on behalf of the entire New Dem community in expressing our profound sadness at the passing of our dear friend and colleague Gerry Connolly. “Like all my colleagues, I am better for having known Gerry, who nobly dedicated nearly 40 years of his life to serving the people of Northern Virginia. A diligent … Continue Reading
May 20, 2025
New Dems Drop Episode 8 of The Fly-In: “Bumpy Ride” with Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04)
Today, the New Democrat Coalition released the eighth episode of The Fly-In podcast co-hosted by New Dem Leadership Members Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33). In Episode 8, “Bumpy Ride” Reps. Landsman and Veasey are joined by Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04), Ways & Means Committee Member to talk through recent developments and next steps on the Republican budget bill, the impacts of Trump’s trade war, and how best to address the housing affordability crisis. The Members also … Continue Reading
May 19, 2025
New Dem Chair Schneider Condemns Criminal Charge of Congresswoman LaMonica McIver
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement following the criminal charge of Congresswoman LaMonica McIver (NJ-10) related to the incident at the Newark, NJ ICE detention facility: “The criminal charge of Congresswoman McIver is yet another example of the Trump Administration’s continued assault on the rights and freedoms guaranteed to the American people and to Members of Congress who have the duty of oversight. “Congresswoman McIver did nothing wrong … Continue Reading
May 16, 2025
New Dems Release Episode 7 of The Fly-In: “Red Eye” with Special Guest Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02)
Today, the New Democrat Coalition released the seventh episode of The Fly-In podcast co-hosted by New Dem Leadership Members Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33). In Episode 7, “Red Eye” Reps. Landsman and Veasey are joined by Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Member of the Committee on Agriculture, to discuss House Republicans’ disastrous budget bill that takes away food assistance and health care from Americans to pay for billionaires’ tax cuts and some of the unexpected things in the … Continue Reading
May 16, 2025
New Democrat Coalition Leadership Calls on Republicans to Abandon Disastrous Reconciliation Bill after Failed Budget Committee Vote
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement after the House Republican reconciliation bill failed to pass through the House Budget Committee. The vote failed 16-21, with four Republicans joining every Democrat in voting against the bill. “The House Budget Committee’s rejection of President Trump's reconciliation bill revealed what Democrats knew all along: Speaker Johnson is failing to unite House Republicans around this harmful, morally bankrupt piece of legislation. “The … Continue Reading
May 15, 2025
New Dem Agriculture Committee Members Condemn Republican Effort to Slash Food Assistance for 42 Million Americans, including 16 Million Children, in GOP Budget Reconciliation Bill
Today, New Democrat Coalition Agriculture Committee Members, including Committee Ranking Member Angie Craig (MN-02), Vice Ranking Member Shontel Brown (OH-11), Subcommittee on Nutrition, Foreign Agriculture, and Horticulture Ranking Member Jahana Hayes (CT-05), New Dem Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Vice Chair for Outreach Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Freshman Leadership Representative Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08), Leadership Member Andrea Salinas (OR-06), and Reps. Jim Costa … Continue Reading
May 14, 2025
New Dem Energy & Commerce Members Blast Republicans for Voting to Strip Health Care Coverage from 13.7 Million Americans to Finance Billionaire Tax Breaks
Today, New Democrat Coalition Energy & Commerce Committee Members, including Rep. Greg Landsman (OH-01), Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04), Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50), Rep. Lori Trahan (MA-03), Rep. Troy Carter (LA-02), and Rep. Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) issued a joint statement following the Committee’s markup and party-line passage of the Republican reconciliation package: “The reconciliation package our Republican colleagues just forced through the Committee shocks the conscience. In their … Continue Reading
May 14, 2025
New Dem Ways & Means Members Slam Republicans for Advancing Bill that Cuts Health Care & Food Programs to Pay for a Megabillionaire Tax Cut
Today, New Democrat Coalition Ways & Means Members, including New Dem Chair Brad Schneider (IL-11) and Reps. Don Beyer (VA-08), Terri Sewell (AL-07), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19) and Stacey Plaskett (VI-AL), issued a statement following the marathon Ways & Means committee markup and eventual passage of the House Republicans’ reconciliation bill: “For more than 17 hours and through the dark of night, Democrats on the Ways & Means Committee exposed the Republican reconciliation package for … Continue Reading
May 10, 2025
New Dem Leadership on Newark, New Jersey ICE Detention Hall Incident
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued the following statement: “The actions of the Trump administration in Newark this week are beyond reprehensible and wholly unacceptable. Our colleagues, Reps. Bonnie Watson Coleman, Rob Menendez and LaMonica McIver — along with Newark Mayor Ras Baraka — were exercising their constitutional duty and within their first amendment rights of free speech calling out the gross injustices they are seeing firsthand at this unsanctioned ICE … Continue Reading
May 09, 2025
New Dems Travel to Metro East, IL for Second Stop on the “New Dems on the Road” Tour, Host Clean Energy Roundtable
Today, the New Democrat Coalition made a second 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. Vice Chair Nikki Budzinski hosted Environment, Climate, & Clean Energy Working Group Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) and Rep. Wesley Bell (MO-01) in … Continue Reading