December 20, 2022

New Democrat Coalition Chair-elect Annie Kuster Appoints Marc Veasey, Lori Trahan, and Susie Lee to Leadership Team for 118th Congress

Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair-elect Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced three appointments to the NDC Leadership Team for the 118th Congress. Kuster appointed Rep. Marc Veasey (TX-33) and Rep. Lori Trahan (MA-03) to serve as Leadership Members and Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) to serve as the Coalition’s Whip. 

“As the incoming NDC Chair, I’m thrilled to announce I am appointing Rep. Marc Veasey, Rep. Lori Trahan, and Rep. Susie Lee to our leadership team. Each of these talented Members will bring a unique set of experiences and innovative ideas to our team,” said NDC Chair-elect Kuster. “They are passionate and pragmatic leaders who are dedicated to finding common sense solutions to the issues Americans care about most. I look forward to hitting the ground running with our new NDC leadership team in the 118th Congress to strengthen our Coalition, Democratic Caucus, and country.”

“I am honored and excited to be selected as a Leadership Member for the New Democrat Coalition,” said NDC Leadership Member Marc Veasey. “The New Democrat Coalition has a proven track record of delivering results for the American people. In the 118th Congress, we will continue our common-sense approach to governing to address the everyday issues our constituents face and move our country forward.”

“New Dems will be the key to getting things done in a razor-thin minority,” said NDC Leadership Member Lori Trahan. “It’s an honor to be selected as a member of the NDC leadership team, which is focused on advancing policies that will improve the lives of hardworking families across our nation. I’m grateful to serve under Chair-elect Annie Kuster’s leadership and look forward to the work ahead with our leadership and our Coalition Members to fulfill the NDC mission and help Democrats retake the majority in 2024.”

“Pundits are already predicting gridlock next Congress,” said NDC Whip Susie Lee. “But the New Democrat Coalition stands ready to continue our bipartisan record of getting things done. During this past Congress, New Democrats led the way for bipartisan accomplishments from the CHIPS and Science Act to the groundbreaking Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. As we enter a period of divided government, I am honored to serve as Whip of this common-sense coalition fighting to continue our steady drumbeat of bipartisan action for every American family.”

The NDC leadership team for the 118th Congress includes Vice Chair-elect of Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Vice Chair-elect of Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10), Vice Chair-elect of Member Services Sharice Davids (KS-03), and Vice Chair-elect of Outreach Salud Carbajal (CA-24), who were elected earlier this month. 



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