New Democrat Coalition Chair Celebrates 19 New Dems on Bipartisan Innovation Bill Conference Committee

 Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the below statement celebrating the inclusion of many New Dems on the Conference Committee for the America COMPETES Act, including Reps. Ami Bera (CA-07), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Bill Foster (IL-11), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL), Darren Soto (FL-09), Gregory Meeks (NY-05), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Sara Jacobs (CA-53), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), David Scott, (GA-13), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Veronica Escobar (TX-16), Joe Morelle (NY-25), Val Demings (FL-10), Donald McEachin (VA-04), Sharice Davids (KS-03), Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), and Chris Pappas (NH-01).  Chair DelBene will also be serving on the conference committee. 

“I’m honored to be appointed by Speaker Pelosi to serve alongside my New Dem colleagues on the Conference Committee for the America COMPETES Act,” said New Dem Chair Suzan DelBene. “New Dems were the first movers on this legislation, shaping it and advancing it through key committees. We look forward to continuing that work to get this legislation through Congress and to President Biden's desk as soon as possible. The bipartisan innovation bill is a top priority for the Coalition and our members know that this legislation will be essential for securing supply chains, easing inflation and strengthening American global leadership for the long-term. Let's get to work.”