Press Releases
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
August 13, 2024
Affordable Housing Task Force Chair Torres Applauds Biden-Harris Administration’s Actions to Build More Homes, Lower Costs
Today, New Democrat Coalition Affordable Housing Task Force Chair Norma J. Torres (CA-35) issued the following statement after the Biden-Harris Administration announced new actions to help boost housing supply, reduce barriers to development, and lower the cost of housing. The new actions address three of the five priorities in the New Dem Housing Action Plan: housing supply, permitting and zoning laws, and federal financial incentives. “When New Dems released our Housing Action Plan earlier … Continue Reading
August 06, 2024
New Dems Celebrate $184 Million Funding Announcement for Six Recompete Program Awardees
Yesterday, the Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced $184 million in implementation grants for six Distressed Area Recompete Pilot (Recompete) program finalists. Originally authored by NDC Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06), the $200 million Recompete Program will help revitalize persistently distressed and disadvantaged communities across the country by investing in economic and workforce development. The six awardees, representing historically overlooked communities … Continue Reading
August 05, 2024
ICYMI in FOX: “New Dems are laser-focused on fighting crime” by Rep. Greg Landsman
ICYMI: Today, New Dem Rep. Greg Landsman (OH-01) penned an op-ed in FOX about New Dems’ efforts to pass meaningful legislation to improve public safety. In the piece, Rep. Landsman describes how the bills included in New Dems’ public safety endorsement slate will help strengthen law enforcement’s ability to address the root causes of crimes and improve accountability and prevention efforts. You can read the full op-ed here, and below: New Dems are laser-focused on fighting crime By Rep. … Continue Reading
July 31, 2024
ICYMI: New Dems’ Public Safety Efforts Featured in Washington Post
ICYMI: Today, the Washington Post’s Early Brief newsletter featured the New Democrat Coalition’s public safety endorsement slate as an example of how House Democrats are working to combat crime in Congress, in stark contrast to House Republicans’ empty messaging on violent crime and attempts to slash funding for critical law enforcement agencies. Read the full piece here and below: How House Democrats want to combat crime The reality is that violent crime is decreasing. The Council on … Continue Reading
July 31, 2024
Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force Commends Progress on Bipartisan Senate Permitting Reform Package
Today, New Democrat Coalition Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) and Vice Chairs Sean Casten (IL-06), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), and Susan Wild (PA-07) issued the following statement on the Permitting Reform Act of 2024, introduced by Senators Joe Manchin (I-WV) and John Barrasso (R-WY): “Throughout the 118th Congress, our Task Force has been laser-focused on crafting pragmatic policies in the House to streamline the permitting process and build out the energy … Continue Reading
July 25, 2024
New Dem Leaders Call Out House Republicans for Failing to Advance Government Funding Bills
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Vice Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued the following statement after Republicans failed to pass a series of hyper-partisan government funding bills that did not adhere to the government funding agreement set by last year’s bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act: “When New Dems reached across the aisle to end the debt ceiling crisis last year, we did so with the expectation that a bipartisan deal on FY2025 government funding would … Continue Reading