Press Releases
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
June 23, 2025
New Dem Members Tour Rural Broadband Site, Host Broadband Roundtable in Maryland on Fourth Stop of New Dems on the Road Tour
Today, the New Democrat Coalition made the fourth 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 Rural Broadband Task Force Chair April McClain Delaney (MD-06) hosted Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budinski in Frederick County, Maryland to … Continue Reading
June 18, 2025
New Dems Announce the “New Dem Dispatch” on Substack, Bringing the Coalition’s Updates Straight to your Inbox
Click here to subscribe to The New Dem Dispatch from the New Democrat Coalition Today, the New Democrat Coalition unveiled its newest media initiative, The New Dem Dispatch on Substack. The New Dem Dispatch will be a one-stop-shop to keep up with the latest New Dem news, featuring the Coalition’s upcoming policy agendas, opinion pieces by New Dem Members - including commentary exclusive to Substack for subscribers - updates on the New Dems on the Road initiative, and the Coalition’s latest … Continue Reading
June 12, 2025
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