New Dems Elect Rep. Nikki Budzinski Chair for the 120th Congress, Four New Vice Chairs
The Center-left Caucus of 142 Members and Members-Elect Represents the majority of the Democratic Caucus
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) elected Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) as the New Dem Chair for the 120th Congress. As Chair, Rep. Budzinski will lead the growing coalition of 142 Members and Members-Elect in the 120th Congress working to lower costs and fight corruption.
The coalition also elected four new Vice Chairs. Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) will serve as Vice Chair for Policy, Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-08) will serve as Vice Chair for Outreach, Rep. Greg Landsman (OH-01) will serve as Vice Chair for Member Services, and Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will serve as Vice Chair for Communications. Chair-elect Budzinski and the four Vice Chairs-elect will oversee the largest group of New Dem members in the Coalition’s 30-year history, including a record-breaking freshman class of 40 members.
“I have been proud to serve as Chair of the New Democrat Coalition this Congress, working with my colleagues to advance commonsense solutions to everyday problems facing American families. New Dems have grown from slightly more than 40 Members when I was first elected 14 years ago to the 142-Member powerhouse it is today,” said NDC Chair Brad Schneider (Il-10). “Amidst the chaos of this Republican majority, New Dems have remained focused on the practical solutions the American people are demanding and getting ready for this moment. I am glad to see my friend and colleague Nikki Budzinski step up as Chair of New Dems, alongside an exceptional group of Vice Chairs. I know she will do an exceptional job leading the coalition in the majority, continuing the forward momentum we have been building for years.”
“It is my honor to have earned the trust of my colleagues and to lead the New Dems in the 120th Congress,” said NDC Chair-Elect Nikki Budzinski. “I would like to thank Chair Schneider for his steadfast leadership of the New Dems and the wisdom he has imparted to all of us.
“The American people have spoken — they are demanding change, accountability, and action. New Dems are committed to leading this fight with our 1xx Members. As Chair, I will guide this caucus with an emphasis on results over rhetoric. We will work relentlessly to deliver solutions that will improve life for working people, lower costs and ensure accountability.
"I’m also excited to work with our exceptional new Vice Chairs as we approach a Democratic majority – one that New Dems will ensure remains a lasting one. I’m confident that New Dems will continue to effectively wield our influence in this historic Majority to lead on policies that answer this mandate from the American people by putting money back in people’s pockets, growing the middle class and rooting out corruption.”
New Dem Leadership for the 120th Congress
Chair:
- Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13)
Vice Chairs:
- Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) – Vice Chair for Policy
- Rep. Kim Schrier (WA-08) – Vice Chair for Outreach
- Rep. Greg Landsman (OH-01) – Vice Chair for Member Services
- Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) – Vice Chair for Communications
In the coming weeks, New Democrat Coalition’s Members-elect will elect a Freshman Leadership Representative, and Chair-Elect Budzinski will appoint additional Members to the leadership team pursuant to the Coalition’s bylaws.
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