Press Releases
New Dem Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer Celebrates Supreme Court Ruling on Trump Tariffs
Today, New Democrat Coalition Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer (VA-08) issued a statement after the Supreme Court ruled that the President violated federal law by illegally exceeding his authority under the International Emergency Economic Powers Act (IEEPA) to impose sweeping tariffs. Chair Beyer previously called on the Supreme Court to limit the President’s use of emergency powers following oral arguments in this case last November. “For nearly a year, President Trump has … Continue Reading
February 18, 2026
ICYMI: New Dem Chair Brad Schneider Hosts “Real State of the Economy” Roundtable & Press Conference With Leader Hakeem Jeffries
ICYMI: Yesterday, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) hosted House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries in Winnetka, Illinois for a roundtable with local leaders and stakeholders to discuss the state of the economy under President Trump, and for a press conference to discuss the path forward to deliver solutions that lower the cost of living for the American people. Jeffries and Schneider were joined by local elected leaders, small business owners impacted by tariffs, healthcare … Continue Reading
February 18, 2026
ICYMI: New Dems Probe Department of Homeland Security on Lax ICE and CBP Training
Last week, 28 members of the New Democrat Coalition, led by NDC Leadership Member Andrea Salinas (OR-06), sent a letter to the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), and Customs and Border Protection (CBP) demanding answers about the training ICE and CBP agents receive. The letter follows multiple reports that raise serious concerns over these agencies’ training standards, including policies on deescalation and the use of force. Since last September, … Continue Reading
February 13, 2026
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: New Dems Release Affordability Agenda to Lower Cost of Living
Earlier this week, New Dems unveiled the Affordability Agenda, the Coalition’s answer to the cost of living crisis. See below for coverage of the agenda in print media, network and local TV, podcasts, and social media. You can read the full Affordability Agenda here. These Democrats aren't ready to jettison big business as party stalwarts shift left “Among the road map’s proposals are lightening the federal permitting process for energy projects with the aim of lowering utility costs, … Continue Reading
February 11, 2026
New Dems Unveil Affordability Agenda, the Coalition’s Answer to the Cost of Living Crisis
Today, the New Democrat Coalition unveiled its Affordability Agenda, a policy roadmap to help make life more affordable across the country by focusing on lowering five core costs for hardworking Americans: health care, housing, energy, family care, and household essentials like groceries. Despite promising to lower prices “on day one” and “end inflation,” President Trump and Congressional Republicans have failed. Instead, their billionaire-first agenda makes life more expensive across the … Continue Reading
February 09, 2026
Housing, Infrastructure, and Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres on House Passage of the Housing for the 21st Century Act
Today, New Democrat Coalition Housing, Infrastructure, and Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35) issued a statement after the House of Representatives voted to pass H.R. 6644, Housing for the 21st Century Act. Today’s vote supports American families looking to not just get by, but get ahead. The United States needs approximately 3.8 million more homes to meet demand, and the federal government should be a partner for Americans looking to afford a home. As laid out in the … Continue Reading
February 03, 2026
ICYMI: NDC Chair Schneider Demands Noem’s Removal, DHS Reforms at Caucus Chair Press Conference
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) joined Democratic Women's Caucus (DWC) Chair Teresa Leger Fernandez (NM-03), Congressional Hispanic Caucus (CHC) Chair Adriano Espaillat (NY-13), Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Yvette Clark (NY-09), Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus (CAPAC) Chair Grace Meng (NY-06), and Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Chair Greg Casar (TX-35) alongside more than 50 Members of the House Democratic Caucus to call for the firing … Continue Reading
January 29, 2026
New Dem and Congressional Progressive Caucus Chairs Demand DHS Reforms
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Congressional Progressive Caucus Chair Greg Casar (TX-35) issued a joint statement calling on the Trump Administration and Congress to take concrete steps to restrain and reform Department of Homeland Security (DHS) operations. (New Democrat Coalition Leadership previously issued a statement on Saturday, January 24th following the killing of 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis at the hands of federal agents.) “The Trump … Continue Reading
January 24, 2026
New Dem Leadership Statement on Death in Minneapolis at the Hands of Federal Agents
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement after federal agents shot and killed 37-year-old nurse Alex Pretti in Minneapolis, the second death in Minneapolis at the hands of DHS agents in just two weeks. “We are heartbroken and outraged by the news of yet another killing of an American citizen carried out by federal agents in Minneapolis. We mourn this needless death alongside the victim’s family, the Minneapolis community, and every American who is rightly horrified by the … Continue Reading
January 16, 2026
New Dems Launch Third Cohort of the NextGen NewDems Staff Academy
This week, the New Democrat Coalition launched the third annual NextGen NewDems Staff Academy, the Coalition’s flagship program to foster the development of the next generation of leaders on the Hill, offering unique opportunities to learn, grow, and network to promising staffers in New Dem offices. NextGen NewDems is led by the program’s four Co-Chairs - New Dem Vice Chair for Member Services Josh Harder (CA-09), Vice Chair for Communications Marc Veasey (TX-33), Leadership Member Jennifer … Continue Reading
January 15, 2026
New Dems Host Stakeholder Roundtable on Affordable Housing Solutions
This week, New Dem Members hosted a roundtable with housing policy experts and industry representatives for a robust conversation about what Congress can do to help build more homes and address the national housing affordability crisis. New Dem Vice Chair for Outreach Salud Carbajal (CA-24) hosted the roundtable alongside Housing, Infrastructure, & Transportation Working Group Chair Norma Torres (CA-35), and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13), and were joined by a dozen … Continue Reading
January 14, 2026
New Dems Call on DHS to Reverse Policy Threatening Health Care Workforce
Today, New Dem Reps. Emilia Sykes (OH-13), Chair of the Coalition’s Housing Task Force, and Terri Sewell (AL-07), Chair of the New Dem Health Care Working Group, led members of the New Democrat Coalition and other members of Congress, in calling on the Department of Homeland Security to exempt health care workers from a new H-1B visa fee that is now in effect and already placing added strain on hospitals and health care providers. A September 19, 2025 Presidential Proclamation implemented a … Continue Reading
January 13, 2026
ICYMI: New Dem Workforce & Education Agenda in the News
Last week, the New Dem Workforce & Education Working Group, led by Working Group Chair Frank Mrvan (IN-01) alongside Education Task Force Chair Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) and Apprenticeship & Training Task Force Chair Val Hoyle (OR-04), released the Coalition’s Workforce & Education Agenda, the New Dems’ plan to empower the next generation of American workers to achieve their potential with world-class K-12 education, concrete pathways to good-paying jobs, and robust support … Continue Reading
January 12, 2026
New Dem Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer Calls on House to Pass Reauthorization of AGOA and the Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act
Today, New Democrat Coalition Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer (VA-08) issued the following statement ahead of House votes on the AGOA Extension Act and Haiti Economic Lift Program Extension Act: “The expiration of the African Growth and Opportunity Act (AGOA) and Haiti trade preference programs last year injected uncertainty into our trading relationships with Haiti and countries in Sub-Saharan Africa. These programs incentivized private investment in these emerging markets, … Continue Reading
January 09, 2026
New Dems Release Workforce & Education Agenda to Empower the Next Generation
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Workforce & Education Working Group, led by Working Group Chair Frank Mrvan (IN-01) alongside Education Task Force Chair Johnny Olszewski (MD-02) and Apprenticeship & Training Task Force Chair Val Hoyle (OR-04), released the Coalition’s Workforce & Education Agenda, the New Dems’ plan to empower the next generation of American workers to achieve their potential with world-class K-12 education, concrete pathways to good-paying jobs, and robust … Continue Reading
January 09, 2026
New Dem Leadership Urges Senate to Extend ACA Tax Credits, Lower Healthcare Costs
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement following the House floor vote and passage of legislation that would extend the Affordable Care Act premium tax credits for three years. New Dem Leadership previously called on Republicans to support the discharge petition to bring the three-year extension to the House floor for a vote. “Yesterday, 17 House Republicans joined every House Democrat in voting to do what Congress could have and should have done months ago: extend the … Continue Reading
January 08, 2026
New Dems Celebrate the Extraordinary Career of Congressman Steny Hoyer
Today, New Dem Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement following Rep. Steny Hoyer’s (MD-05) announcement that he will retire at the end of this term, celebrating Rep. Hoyer’s legacy and thanking him for over 40 years of service in the House. “I join my colleagues in the New Democrat Coalition in celebrating and honoring the incredible career and legacy of our beloved colleague, Steny Hoyer. “Congressman Hoyer’s remarkable tenure in the House of Representatives defined generations of … Continue Reading
January 07, 2026
New Dem Doctors & Health Care Working Group Chair Urge Republicans to Lower Healthcare Costs
Today, New Dem Doctors Reps. Kim Schrier (WA-08), Ami Bera (CA-06), Raul Ruiz (CA-25), Kelly Morrison (MN-03), and Herb Conaway (NJ-03) joined New Democrat Coalition Health Care Working Group Chair Terri Sewell (AL-07) in urging their House Republican colleagues to vote in favor of a clean extension of the Affordable Care Act (ACA) tax credits. The extension is expected on the floor tomorrow after every House Democrat and a handful of Republicans forced a vote through the use of a discharge … Continue Reading
December 22, 2025
Environment, Climate, and Clean Energy Working Group Chair Scott Peters on Trump Administration’s Undermining of American Energy
Today, New Democrat Coalition Environment, Climate, & Clean Energy Working Group Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) issued a statement after the Trump Administration halted all work for ongoing offshore wind leases, including for projects already under construction. Today’s shortsighted action undermines the American energy industry, puts thousands of jobs at risk, and adds to already high utility bills. The five wind projects are expected to collectively power 2.5 million homes and businesses, … Continue Reading
December 18, 2025
Environment, Climate, and Clean Energy Working Group Chair Scott Peters on SPEED Act Vote
Today, New Democrat Coalition Environment, Climate, & Clean Energy Working Group Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) issued a statement after House Republicans advanced the SPEED Act, which falls short of a true bipartisan deal to address rising utility prices, growing energy demand, and barriers to energy development. As laid out in the Coalition’s framework to achieve energy independence, security, and affordability, New Dems will continue to pursue a bipartisan deal that unleashes American … Continue Reading