Press Releases

March 27, 2024

New Democrat Coalition Leaders on Announcement Chair Kuster Will Not Seek Re-Election in 2024

Today, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chairs Sharice Davids (KS-03), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) issued the following statement on New Dem Chair Kuster’s decision to not seek reelection in New Hampshire’s Second Congressional District:  “Since joining Congress and the New Democrat Coalition over a decade ago, Chair Kuster has worked to build a better future for her constituents and for Americans across the country. When too many in Washington are a … Continue Reading


March 22, 2024

New Dems Announce Support for Government Funding Package to Avoid Costly Shutdown, Call on House GOP to Bring Up National Security Legislation for a Vote

Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06) issued a statement following the release of the bipartisan six-bill appropriations package that would fund federal initiatives related to defense, homeland security, health care, foreign operations, and more.  New Dem Members fought for and successfully secured provisions to lower prescription drug and child care costs, support robust … Continue Reading


March 20, 2024

ICYMI TRANSCRIPT: New Dem Leaders Hold Press Conference Unveiling Housing Action Plan to Build More Homes and Lower Costs

Today, New Democrat Coalition leaders Affordable Housing Task Force Chair Norma Torres (CA-35) and Vice Chair Wiley Nickel (NC-13), as well as New Democrat Coalition Vice Chairs Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) led a press conference unveiling the Coalition’s Housing Action Plan to build more affordable housing and to bring down costs.  The comprehensive Housing Action Plan, which outlines past actions by New Dems and President Biden on affordable housing and charts a path for … Continue Reading


March 20, 2024

New Democrat Coalition Affordable Housing Task Force Unveils Comprehensive Action Plan to Build More Homes and Lower Costs

Today, the New Democrat Coalition Affordable Housing Task Force, led by Chair Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Vice Chairs Greg Landsman (OH-01), Wiley Nickel (NC-13), and Emilia Sykes (OH-13) unveiled their comprehensive Housing Action Plan, which outlines past actions by New Dems and President Biden on affordable housing and charts a path for further action by Congress and the Administration. The Housing Action Plan includes more than 20 policy recommendations that would make improvements to … Continue Reading


March 11, 2024

New Dems: President Biden’s Budget Delivers for American Families While Decreasing Our Federal Deficit

Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), Economic Growth and Fiscal Responsibility Task Force Chair Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), and Vice Chair Nikema Williams (GA-05) issued a statement following the release of President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2025 Budget: “With the release of his FY2025 budget, President Biden laid out a fiscal future driven by a commitment to economic freedom, fairness, and opportunity for the American people. “The President’s budget would not only lower costs … Continue Reading


March 07, 2024

New Democrat Coalition on President Biden’s State of the Union

Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement on President Biden’s State of the Union address: “Tonight, President Biden once again demonstrated that it is Democrats - guided by the American people - who are moving our country forward. From lowering everyday costs and investing in American manufacturing to expanding access to affordable health care and rebuilding our nation’s infrastructure, … Continue Reading


March 07, 2024

New Democrat Coalition Members Invite Distinguished Guests to State of the Union

This evening, New Democrat Coalition Members will be joined at the State of the Union by guests that represent the profound impact Democratic policies have had on the American people under President Biden’s leadership, and the work that remains to safeguard the fundamental freedoms and democracy we hold dear. See below for a selection of the distinguished guests invited to the State of the Union by New Dem Members, organized by theme: Education and the Workforce Rep. Madeleine Dean (PA-04) … Continue Reading


March 04, 2024

New Dem Leadership Applauds Bipartisan Appropriations Package to Avoid a Shutdown and Fund the Government for 2024

Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership released a statement following the unveiling of a six-bill appropriations package that would fund federal initiatives related to transportation, housing, the environment, agriculture, Veterans affairs, and more. “New Dems applaud bipartisan negotiators for finally reaching a compromise that paves the way for the passage of the full-year funding bill. This deal is consistent with last May’s bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act, which our Members played … Continue Reading


March 01, 2024

Former New Dem Rep. Tom Suozzi Rejoins the New Democrat Coalition After Impressive Special Election Victory

Yesterday, the New Democrat Coalition welcomed Rep. Tom Suozzi (NY-03) back to Congress as the newest Member of the Coalition, following his incredible victory in New York’s Third Congressional District to replace the disgraced Republican Rep. George Santos. Upon Rep. Suozzi’s swearing-in, Republicans’ majority was cut to just two seats, the slimmest in modern history.  After representing New York’s 3rd District from 2017 to 2023, Rep. Suozzi is returning to Congress and rejoining New Dems to … Continue Reading


February 29, 2024

New Dem Leaders Support Bipartisan Short-Term Continuing Resolution, Call for Passage of Full-Year Appropriations

Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06) released a statement on the short-term continuing resolution, following the House passage today: “New Dems will always put the American people over partisanship. We worked to pass the 2024 funding bills before the fiscal year began on October 1, and our Members have continued to work to keep the doors open with each of the previous … Continue Reading


February 28, 2024

New Democrat Coalition and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Request Answers from Navy Federal Credit Union, Government Regulators on Alleged Discriminatory Lending Practices

Today, New Democrat Coalition Affordable Housing Task Force Chair Norma J. Torres (CA-35), Vice Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) and Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chair Nanette Barragán (CA-44) led 21 Members in letters to investigate recent reports that Navy Federal Credit Union (NFCU) engaged in racially discriminatory lending practices. A recent analysis found statistically significant disparities in both conventional and VA loans for both Black and Latino mortgage applicants when compared to … Continue Reading


February 23, 2024

New Dem Vice Chair Davids Leads Congressional Trip to Port of Long Beach to Examine Operations to Secure Supply Chains, Grow Economy, and Create Jobs

Today, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair Sharice Davids (KS-03) led a group of New Dem Members to the Port of Long Beach - one of the biggest and busiest ports in the country - to meet with Port leadership, Customs and Border Patrol (CBP) agents, and representatives from the International Longshore and Warehouse Union (ILWU). On their visit, New Dems discussed the recovery of national supply chains since the COVID-19 pandemic, how the port uses state-of-the-art technologies to halt the … Continue Reading


February 15, 2024

ICYMI TRANSCRIPT: New Dem Leaders Hold Press Conference Unveiling Framework for Commonsense Immigration Reform, Calling on Republicans to Join Democrats in Tackling Border Security

Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Vice Chair Salud Carbajal (CA-24), and New Dem Members held a press conference to unveil the Immigration and Border Security Task Force’s framework for bipartisan immigration and border security reform that will secure the border, bolster the U.S. economy and workforce, improve pathways to legal status, and help address the asylum system.  You can read the … Continue Reading


February 15, 2024

New Democrat Coalition Immigration and Border Security Task Force Unveils Framework for Commonsense Immigration Reform, Calls on Republicans to Join Democrats in Tackling Border Security

Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Immigration and Border Security Task Force released its framework for bipartisan immigration and border security reform that will secure the border, bolster the U.S. economy and workforce, improve pathways to legal status, and help address the asylum system. Throughout the 118th Congress, New Dems have repeatedly called on Republicans to join us in advancing common sense, bipartisan solutions to address the situation at the southern border. Task Force … Continue Reading


February 13, 2024

New Democrat Coalition Leaders Urge Speaker Johnson to Swiftly Bring National Security Package to House Floor

Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10), Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06), and National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released a statement following the Senate’s strong bipartisan passage of essential national security legislation to fund Ukraine, Israel, our Indo-Pacific allies, and provide humanitarian assistance for civilians threatened by conflict in Gaza and elsewhere. New Dems … Continue Reading


February 07, 2024

New Democrat Coalition Leadership Members Call to Extend the Affordable Connectivity Program

New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and NDC Leadership Member Marc Veasey (TX-33) released a statement on the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP), which will stop accepting new applications and enrollments today in order to maintain the integrity of the program. Without congressional action, this game-changing initiative will cease entirely in April 2024. “In the nearly three years since New Dems championed the establishment of the Affordable Connectivity Program in the … Continue Reading


February 06, 2024

New Democrat Coalition Immigration and Border Security Task Force: House Republicans’ Sham Impeachment Puts “Chaos Over Order”

Following the failed House floor vote to impeach Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas, the New Democrat Coalition Immigration and Border Security Task Force, led by Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04), Vice Chair Salud Carbajal (CA-24), and Vice Chair Lou Correa (CA-46) released a statement. New Dems previously urged House Republican leadership to bring the Senate’s bipartisan national security bill to the floor for a vote. “Today, extreme House Republicans once again chose … Continue Reading


February 05, 2024

New Democrat Coalition Leadership, Immigration Task Force Chair & National Security Task Force Chair on Bipartisan Bill to Support our Allies and Secure the Southern Border

Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Leadership, Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement on the bipartisan national security funding bill to secure the border and address the broken asylum process, support Ukraine, Israel and Taiwan, and deliver humanitarian relief: “New Dems are very encouraged by the bipartisan agreement on a national security … Continue Reading


January 31, 2024

New Democrat Coalition Leadership Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Tax Package

Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership released a statement following the House floor vote on the bipartisan tax bill. The package reflects several priorities outlined in the Coalition’s December endorsement slate of tax legislation.  The legislation passed by a vote of 357-70, with the majority of New Dems voting in favor: “New Dems applaud today’s passage of a bipartisan, bicameral tax package that delivers on several priorities long-championed by our Coalition, including expanding the … Continue Reading


January 22, 2024

New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision

Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement on the 51st anniversary of the Roe v. Wade decision.  In addition to the Coalition’s enduring support for codifying Roe through the Women’s Health Protection Act, New Dem Members are championing legislation to protect access to women’s health care. From Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher’s bill to protect the right to travel for an abortion and Congresswoman Kim Schrier’s legislation protecting doctors who provide safe … Continue Reading

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