Press Releases
New Dems Call on Biden Administration to Build on Actions to Accelerate Clean Energy Deployment
Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force sent a letter to the White House urging the Biden-Harris Administration to speed up efforts to accelerate clean energy deployment using Section 216(h) of the Federal Power Act. Section 216(h) enhances America’s clean energy abilities by increasing coordination on federal authorizations and environmental reviews to site more electric transmission lines. The letter from Chair Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50) … Continue Reading
April 20, 2023
ICYMI Rep. Nikki Budzinski in Newsweek: I Flipped My Seat Blue. I Know Congress Can Pursue Bipartisan Goals
Read the full op-ed here and below: On November 8th, I became the first Democrat elected to represent my area of Illinois in nearly a decade. As I reach 100 days serving in Congress, I've been reflecting on why I ran for office, my mission, and the work that Democratic freshmen have already accomplished so far. I was able to flip my seat from red to blue because I ran a campaign focused on reaching across the aisle to find common-sense solutions to the issues facing working families. … Continue Reading
April 18, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Announces Full Membership for Policy Task Forces
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) announced the full membership for the Coalition’s nine new policy task forces for the 118th Congress. These nine policy task forces are focused on the Coalition’s top priorities for the 118th Congress as well as issues where New Dems believe bipartisan progress is possible in a closely divided House. Members of these task forces are policy and thought leaders who will lead the charge in tackling our nation’s toughest problems, … Continue Reading
April 18, 2023
New Dems Defend Biden Administration’s Support for American Solar Power
Today, New Democrat Coalition Trade Task Force Chair Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) released a statement urging the Biden administration to continue to ensure a swift and orderly transition for the domestic solar industry. Solar energy is critical to lowering energy costs for families, creating American jobs, and facilitating the energy transition to combat climate change. “As climate and trade leaders of the New … Continue Reading
March 29, 2023
ICYMI Rep. Schneider in Newsweek: Enough Republican Misinformation. Democrats Are the Real Job Creators | Opinion
ICYMI: New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10) penned the below op-ed in Newsweek making a data-driven case for why our economy is better under Democratic leadership. Read the full op-ed here and below: Despite Republicans' continued efforts to paint Democrats as socialists, the truth is, we are actually really good at capitalism. In fact, under Democratic Administrations since John F. Kennedy, the American economy has created 74.2 million … Continue Reading
March 29, 2023
New Dems Reject House Republicans’ H.R. 1 Proposal, Call for Bipartisan Pathway to Accelerate Clean Energy Deployment
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force Chair Scott Peters (CA-50), and Vice Chairs Sean Casten (IL-06), Susan Wild (PA-07), and Eric Sorensen (IL-17) released a statement calling for a bipartisan pathway for clean energy deployment. “This week, House Republicans will attempt to advance a partisan bill that does nothing to lower energy costs for Americans or address the reality of a changing climate. As our country experiences … Continue Reading
March 23, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Chair Kuster Applauds Biden Administration’s Plan to Expand School Meals for Children
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement applauding the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s new rule that would help provide millions more children with school meals: “Last year, as part of the New Democrat Coalition’s Action Plan to Fight Inflation, our Members pushed the Biden Administration and Congress to extend school and summer meal flexibilities to ensure no child goes hungry. “New Dems … Continue Reading
March 11, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on the Collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on the collapse of the Silicon Valley Bank: “Our Coalition is deeply troubled by the sudden failure of the Silicon Valley Bank (SVB) and the impacts on workers, the economy, and the country’s innovation ecosystem. American workers began missing paychecks on Friday as businesses lost access to their accounts. Our Coalition appreciates the Biden Administration’s focus on this … Continue Reading
March 10, 2023
ICYMI TRANSCRIPT: New Dem Leaders Hold Press Conference Unveiling Nine New Policy Task Forces & Robust Policy Agenda for 118th Congress
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Leaders, led by NDC Chair Annie Kuster and NDC Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer, held a press conference unveiling nine new policy task forces for the 118th Congress. The New Dem Task Forces will develop innovative policy ideas and work to find common ground on critical issues from climate change to immigration reform. You can read the transcript from today's press conference below: NDC Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02): Good morning, everyone. Thank you for … Continue Reading
March 10, 2023
ICYMI in Bloomberg Government: Centrist Democrats Haven’t Given Up Hope for Deals With GOP
New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) spoke with Bloomberg Government’s Emily Wilkins about the work New Dems are doing to advance key initiatives in this closely divided Congress. You can find the article in Bloomberg Government and read the full piece below: Bloomberg Government: Centrist Democrats Haven’t Given Up Hope for Deals With GOP By Emily Wilkins March 10, 2023 A centrist group of House Democrats is betting it can buck the … Continue Reading
March 10, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Unveils Nine New Policy Task Forces & Outlines Robust Policy Agenda for 118th Congress
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06), unveiled nine new policy task forces for the 118th Congress. From combating the climate crisis to enacting commonsense immigration reform, each task force is centered around New Dems’ top priorities and areas where New Dem Members believe bipartisan progress is possible in a closely divided Congress. These task forces will help New Dems advance a … Continue Reading
March 09, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Statement Applauding President Biden’s Budget Proposal
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10) released a statement following President Biden’s announcement of his Fiscal Year 2024 budget proposal: “New Dems applaud President Biden on his comprehensive budget proposal, which will strengthen our economy, reduce the deficit, and move our country forward. “In stark contrast, this Congress, Republicans in Washington have been focused on … Continue Reading
March 09, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Celebrates Swearing-In of New Dem Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan
This week, Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) was sworn into Congress and inducted as the New Democrat Coalition’s newest Member. New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on her induction: “New Dems are thrilled to welcome Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan to our Coalition. Serving in the Virginia Legislature for nearly two decades, Jennifer has a strong track record of getting results for her constituents. From … Continue Reading
March 07, 2023
ICYMI in Roll Call: New Dem Chair Kuster seeks to bridge the congressional divide
New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) sat down with Roll Call's Justin Papp to discuss the work she is doing to bridge the partisan divide in Washington and make Congress work for the American people. You can find the article in Roll Call and read the full piece below: Roll Call: New Dems Chair Kuster seeks to bridge the congressional divide By Justin Papp March 7, 2023 Ann McLane Kuster has been on the front lines of tight races, and over and over again … Continue Reading
February 28, 2023
New Dem Chair Annie Kuster Applauds Start of CHIPS for America Program
Today, the U.S. Department of Commerce announced its first funding opportunity through the CHIPS for America Act focused on commercial semiconductor manufacturing facilities. New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the below statement following the announcement: “Today’s announcement marks a major step forward in implementing the CHIPS and Science Act and brings the U.S. one step closer to once again leading the world in manufacturing the chips that are … Continue Reading
February 15, 2023
New Dem Chair Kuster Applauds Nomination of Xochitl Torres Small as the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture, Calls on Senate for Swift Confirmation
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement applauding President Biden’s decision to nominate Xochitl Torres Small as the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture and calling on the Senate to act quickly to confirm her nomination: “I’m thrilled the President has nominated my friend and former New Dem Representative Xochitl Torres Small to be the Deputy Secretary of Agriculture. “Her knowledge of and dedication to rural … Continue Reading
February 09, 2023
NDC Chair Kuster on New Dem Committee Assignments for the 118th Congress
New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the below statement following Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries’ (NY-08) announcement of committee assignments for the 118th Congress. Eleven New Dems are serving as Ranking Members, including David Scott (GA-13) on Agriculture, Adam Smith (WA-09) on Armed Services, Brendan Boyle (PA-02) on Budget, Gregory Meeks (NY-05) on Foreign Affairs, Rick Larsen … Continue Reading
February 07, 2023
NDC Chair Kuster Applauds President Biden’s Second State of the Union Address
New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the below statement following President Biden’s State of the Union address to Congress: “Joe Biden is the American Jobs President. “In his first State of the Union address, the President laid out a plan to help create American jobs, invest in American manufacturing, and lower health care costs for families. As the ‘Can Do Caucus,’ New Dems helped him achieve these goals by passing the … Continue Reading
February 01, 2023
New Dems Reject Socialism and Call on House Republican Leadership to Join Effort to Grow the Economy
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Leadership Members released the following statement in response to the upcoming vote on a resolution to denounce socialism: “New Dems strongly reject socialism – period. House Republican Leaders should set aside political games and join us as we work to grow our economy for all Americans.” New Democrat Coalition Leadership includes Chair Annie Kuster, Vice Chairs Sharice Davids, Derek Kilmer, Brad Schneider, and Salud Carbajal, … Continue Reading
January 12, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Chair Kuster on Declining Inflation Rate
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on the release of December’s inflation report, showing a decline in the price of consumer goods and services: “Today’s inflation report is yet another indication that our Coalition’s work to implement the New Dem Action Plan to Fight Inflation is helping to provide relief to millions of Americans burdened by high prices. “Last year, New Dems … Continue Reading