Press Releases
New Dem Economic Working Group Chair Houlahan on Trump’s Attempt to Defund Main Street
Today, New Dem Economic Growth & Cost of Living Working Group Chair Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) issued a statement regarding President Trump’s March 14th executive order, which directed relevant agencies to eliminate “to the maximum extent” the Community Development Financial Institutions (CDFI) Fund: “President Trump’s executive order is a direct attack on Main Street America. The CDFI Fund is a highly effective program that represents the very best of public-private partnerships, providing … Continue Reading
March 14, 2025
New Dem Chair on Senate Passing Blank Check Continuing Resolution that Emboldens Trump, Musk
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement following the Senate vote to pass the House Republicans’ hyper-partisan Continuing Resolution: “Congressional Republicans are surrendering their Constitutional duties to Donald Trump and Elon Musk. Rather than working to pass legislation that responsibly funds the government, Republicans are empowering Trump, Musk, and his DOGE bros with a blank check to continue their devastating campaign of chaos through the … Continue Reading
March 12, 2025
New Dems Welcome Five New Members, Grow Coalition to 114 Total Members
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced the admission of five new Members to Coalition: Reps. Jahana Hayes (CT-05), Kevin Mullin (CA-15), Dan Goldman (NY-10), Mike Levin (CA-49), and Brad Sherman (CA-32). “New Dems are proud to welcome Reps. Goldman, Hayes, Levin, Mullin, and Sherman into our ranks. Each of these Members believes and practices the New Dems’ core values: seeking common ground and a pragmatic approach to policymaking,” said New Dem Chair Brad … Continue Reading
March 11, 2025
New Dems Release New Podcast: “The Fly-In” with Reps. Greg Landsman and Marc Veasey
Today, the New Democrat Coalition released the first episode of a new podcast series hosted by New Dem Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33). The Fly-In will be recorded and released when the House is in session, with co-hosts Landsman and Veasey talking through the top issues facing the nation and what New Dems and House Democrats are doing to deliver for hardworking Americans. In this first episode, Reps. Landsman and Veasey discuss the rising cost of eggs, the upcoming … Continue Reading
March 11, 2025
New Dem Chair Rebukes Hyper-Partisan Republican Bill that Cuts Veterans’ Health Care and Slashes Programs Hardworking Americans Depend On
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement following the floor vote on House Republicans’ hyper-partisan continuing resolution: “Today, New Dems united with our House Democratic colleagues to vote against the House Republican government funding bill, which gives a blank check to Elon Musk - the richest man in the world - to further cut Americans jobs, dismantle services for Veterans and law enforcement, and slash funding for the health care for hardworking … Continue Reading
March 06, 2025
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Headlines from Trump’s America and the Cost of Chaos
Note from New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Communications Marc Veasey (TX-33): “Earlier this week, President Trump claimed the first month of his presidency was the most successful in U.S. history - even ahead of George Washington’s. This couldn’t be further from reality. In less than two months, he and Elon Musk are raising costs on hardworking Americans, firing record-high numbers of veterans, and threatening our National Security so that they can please a dictator. The American … Continue Reading
March 05, 2025
New Dems Host Industry Roundtable on Impact of Trump’s Tariffs
Today, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Outreach Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) hosted a roundtable with experts on key U.S. industries to discuss the impacts of President Trump’s tariffs and his Administration’s broader trade agenda across the U.S. economy. The roundtable was the first in a series of stakeholder outreach events hosted by Vice Chair Carbajal for the 119th Congress. Vice Chair Carbajal and Vice Chair Budzinski were joined by Vice … Continue Reading
March 04, 2025
Chair Schneider Slams President Trump’s Joint Address with “Hard Truth” About the State of our Union
Tonight, following President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement rejecting Trump’s chaotic and harmful agenda for the American people: “Tonight, President Trump continued his gaslighting of the American people. His 100-minute speech was just the same old, tired routine, chock full of lies and offering more chaos, corruption, and confusion. Absent from his hollow promises were any real solutions to the challenges that are … Continue Reading
March 04, 2025
New Dems on Trump’s 25 Percent Tax: “What Happened to Lowering Costs?”
Today, Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Economic Growth Task Force Chair Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Trade Task Force Chair Don Beyer (VA-08) issued a statement in response to the Trump administration’s decision to impose 25% tariffs - taxes that are paid by American consumers - on all goods imported from Canada and Mexico. “What happened to lowering costs? President Trump came into office promising to slash prices ‘on day one,’ yet six weeks later, prices are up, inflation is … Continue Reading
March 03, 2025
Democrats are United Against House Republicans’ Plot to Cut Social Security and Health Care for Hardworking Americans
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (TX-35) together led a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson calling on him to protect Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid on behalf of millions of Americans who depend on these programs. The leaders of the two largest ideological Democratic caucuses were joined by more than 200 House Democrats: “Despite their public pledges to safeguard Social Security benefits and health … Continue Reading
February 26, 2025
ICYMI TRANSCRIPT: New Dems Announce Vision & Policy Platform for 119th Congress, Unveil Nine Working Groups
ICYMI: Today, New Dems held a press conference laying out the Coalition’s vision for the Democratic party, and nine Working Groups tasked with implementing the New Dem policy platform for the 119th Congress. New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) was joined by Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and several of the New Dem Working Group Chairs - including Immigration & Border Security Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Chair … Continue Reading
February 26, 2025
New Dems Lay Out Vision & Policy Platform for 119th Congress with Announcement of Working Groups
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Leadership team unveiled its vision and policy platform for the 119th Congress, stating New Dems are proud to stand with Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Whip Katherine Clark, Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar, and the entire Democratic Caucus to confront and combat the Trump Administration’s assault on our Constitution, our values, and our national security. As the strong voice of the center, New Dems are committed to demonstrating that Democrats are the party of bold ideas … Continue Reading
February 25, 2025
New Dem Leaders Blast House Republican Budget for Selling Out Working Families to Bail Out Billionaires
Today, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Vice Chair for Communications Marc Veasey (TX-33) issued a statement after New Dems and House Democrats unanimously opposed the House Republicans budget resolution on the House floor: “The House Republican budget is a disgrace. It betrays working families by slashing funding for critical programs they rely on to help pay their bills and keep food on the table, all while lining the pockets of Republican … Continue Reading
February 20, 2025
New Dem Members Condemn President Trump’s Heinous Remarks on Ukraine, Call for Bipartisan Support for U.S. Ally
Today, New Democrat Coalition Members, including Oversight Committee Ranking Member Gerry Connolly (VA-11), and Reps. Jason Crow (CO-06), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Seth Moulton (MA-06), who attended the Munich Security Conference over the weekend, issued a joint statement strongly condemning President Trump’s rhetoric toward Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy: “President Trump is playing right into Putin’s hands, spewing lies and Russian propaganda that embolden an aggressive … Continue Reading
February 13, 2025
ICYMI: Chair Schneider on Press Call Condemning House GOP Budget: “Republicans campaigned on lower costs and cutting the deficit, but that just turns out to be another one of their broken promises”
ICYMI: This morning, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) joined a press call hosted by Families Over Billionaires alongside fellow New Dem Members Rep. Brendan Boyle (PA-02), Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-33), House Democratic Caucus Chairman, and Rep. Veronica Escobar (TX-16). Complete audio of the call is available here, listen to New Dem Chair Schneider’s remarks here, and read his remarks below: Throughout my life, every election … Continue Reading
February 13, 2025
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Headlines from the Real World Costs of Trump’s Chaos
Note from New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Communications Marc Veasey (TX-33): “Instead of making good on his promises to lower costs for hardworking families, President Trump is wreaking havoc on the lives of millions of Americans. Partnered with Elon Musk, an unelected, self-serving billionaire, they are eliminating jobs, raising prices, and hurting the economy.” RISING COSTS Inflation picks up speed after Trump promised to ‘rapidly’ bring down prices Inflation ticked higher in the … Continue Reading
February 11, 2025
New Dem Chair Rebukes Trump’s 25 Percent Tax on Steel and Aluminum
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement against the Trump Administration’s announcement of 25 percent tariffs - taxes that are paid by American consumers - on all steel and aluminum imports to the U.S. “Tariffs, when used strategically, are an important tool in defending U.S. economic interests, however if used like a sledge-hammer rather than a scalpel, tariffs are likely to hurt American consumers, more than they help American companies. “While the … Continue Reading
February 06, 2025
New Dem Leadership Endorses Legislation to Stop Musk & Trump’s Attempts to Steal Americans’ Personal Information and Impose a 25% Tax on Hardworking Families
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement on the New Democrat Coalition Leadership Team’s endorsement of two critical bills: the Taxpayer Data Protection Act and the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act. The Taxpayer Data Protection Act would limit access to the Treasury’s data systems and the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act would clarify that the President cannot impose tariffs under the guise of a national emergency without congressional approval. “Today, … Continue Reading
February 05, 2025
New Dem Leaders Applaud Appointment of Seven New Dems to Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between The United States and The Chinese Communist Party
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-11) and Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) issued the following statement after House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries appointed eleven Democratic Members to the Select Committee on Strategic Competition Between the United States and the Chinese Communist Party. Leader Jeffries appointed seven New Dems to the Select Committee, including: Rep. Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-08) (Ranking Member), Rep. André Carson (IN-07), Rep. Seth … Continue Reading
February 01, 2025
New Dems Blast Trump’s 25 Percent Tax on American Families
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10), Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), and Vice Chair for Communications Marc Veasey (TX-33), issued a statement in response to the Trump Administration’s imposition of a 25 percent tariff - a tax that’s paid by American consumers - on all imported goods from Canada and Mexico, and a 10 percent tariff on all goods from China: “Today, President Trump announced a 25 percent tax on the goods that hardworking American families … Continue Reading