Press Releases
New Dem Leadership Slams Republicans for Killing War Powers Resolution, Giving Trump a Blank Check
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement after House Republicans voted down a war powers resolution directing the President to end ongoing military actions against Iran unless authorized by Congress, as required by Article I of the Constitution. “Congress represents the voice of the American people - a voice that must be heard and respected, especially in matters of war. Today, Speaker Johnson and House Republicans denied the American people the chance to be heard and … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026
New Dem Leadership Demands Necessary DHS Reforms Ahead of Appropriations Vote
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership released the following statement ahead of the House vote on the Department of Homeland Security appropriations bill, which would provide additional funding for ICE and CBP’s brutal and violent operations in American communities. “New Dems believe that when the American people ask us to do something, it is our job to listen. Americans have made it clear that they are tired of seeing our communities overrun and our Constitution undermined by … Continue Reading
March 05, 2026
New Dem Veterans Urge Passage of War Powers Resolution, Prevent “Mistakes of Past Wars”
Today, a group of New Democrat Coalition Veterans led by Veterans Task Force Chair Herb Conaway (NJ-03) and including New Dem Vice Chair Salud Carbajal (CA-24), National Security Working Group Chair Gil Cisneros (CA-31), and Reps. Jason Crow (CO-06), Maggie Goodlander (NH-02), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Seth Moulton (MA-06), Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Derek Tran (CA-45), and Eugene Vindman (VA-07) issued a statement ahead of the war powers resolution vote in the House: "We are veterans who stood … Continue Reading
February 28, 2026
New Dem Leadership Demands War Powers Vote After U.S. Attacks on Iran
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership and National Security Working Group Chair Gil Cisneros (CA-31) issued the following statement: “The Constitution explicitly gives Congress and only Congress the authority and heavy responsibility to send our nation to war. We have not seen any intelligence indicating an imminent threat that would justify risking the lives of American servicemembers. Speaker Johnson must immediately reconvene the House so that we may vote on a war powers … Continue Reading
February 27, 2026
ICYMI: New Dems Tout Affordability Agenda at House Democratic Issues Conference
Yesterday, New Democrat Coalition leaders, including Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Vice Chair for Communications Marc Veasey (TX-33), NDC Leadership Members Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Andrea Salinas (OR-06), National Security Working Group Chair Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Environment, Climate, & Clean Energy Working Group Chair Scott Peters (CA-50), held a press conference at the annual House Democratic Issues Conference to discuss New Dems’ … Continue Reading
February 24, 2026
New Dem Leadership on the State of the Union: Under Trump, America is in a “State of Chaos”
Tonight, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement following President Trump’s State of the Union Address to Congress: “Tonight, the President had the opportunity to show the American people that he was focused on tackling their biggest problems. He didn’t even try. “Unfortunately - and unsurprisingly - hardworking Americans heard none of the answers they were seeking. Nothing on lowering prices at the grocery store. Nothing about making it easier to buy a home. Nothing about … Continue Reading
February 24, 2026
New Dem Members Call on Trump Admin to Refund His Illegal Tariffs Ahead of State of the Union
Today, New Democrat Coalition Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer (VA-08) and Former New Dem Chair Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01) led 45 New Dems in a letter to the Trump administration demanding answers and transparency on their plans to refund the $175 billion in illegal tariffs that raised the cost of groceries, household goods, housing, and everyday life for working Americans. This follows the Supreme Court's 6-3 decision that the President violated federal law by illegally … Continue Reading
February 20, 2026
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