Press Releases
New Dems Call on Speaker McCarthy to Reject GOP Extremism and Find Common Ground on NDAA
Today, New Democrat Coalition National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), and Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06) released the below statement calling on Speaker McCarthy to reject GOP extremism and pursue a bipartisan path forward on a must-pass National Defense Authorization Act of 2024 (NDAA) that also includes the Coalition’s priorities: “As the House prepares to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 NDAA, Speaker McCarthy must … Continue Reading
June 28, 2023
New Dems Praise President Biden’s Plan to Grow Economy and the Middle Class
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10) released a statement praising President Biden’s economic record ahead of the President’s major speech on the economy in Chicago: “Following the COVID-19 crisis, President Biden’s economic plan is powering the strongest recovery of any major economy in the world. Under the leadership of President Biden and New Dems in Congress, the U.S. economy … Continue Reading
June 23, 2023
New Dems Applaud President Biden’s Executive Order Protecting and Strengthening Access to Contraception
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement applauding President Biden’s Executive Order that protects and strengthens access to contraception. Ahead of the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, this marks the third Executive Order the President has signed to safeguard access to reproductive healthcare. “One year ago tomorrow, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. … Continue Reading
June 15, 2023
On the 11th Anniversary of DACA, New Dems Urge Swift Action on the American Dream and Promise Act
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Vice Chairs Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Lou Correa (CA-46) released a statement applauding the reintroduction of the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act, which the Coalition previously endorsed: “This Congress, we must act to protect Dreamers by passing comprehensive, bipartisan immigration reform. New Dems applaud the … Continue Reading
June 13, 2023
New Dem Chair’s Statement Calling on Speaker McCarthy to Reject Extremists
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement calling on Speaker McCarthy to seek common ground rather than give in to the most extreme House Republicans: “Last week marked the first time in more than 20 years that a rules package failed on the House floor. Time and time again, Speaker McCarthy has sought to maintain his power by kowtowing to a handful of far-right extremists rather than working with reasonable lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to make … Continue Reading
June 13, 2023
New Dem National Security Task Force Endorses Support for Ukraine and Domestic Energy Security as part of its Five Key Priorities for Inclusion in the National Defense Authorization Act
Today, the New Democrat Coalition National Security Task Force, led by Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Vice Chairs Jason Crow (CO-06), Ed Case (HI-01), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) sent a letter to House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers (AL-03) and Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) outlining five key priorities for inclusion in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Fiscal Year 2024 NDAA must build on last year’s legislation and invest in a full array of tools to … Continue Reading
June 06, 2023
New Dem Climate Change & Clean Energy Task Force is Encouraged by the Inclusion of New Dem Permitting Priorities in the Bipartisan Budget Agreement, Calls for Additional Permitting and Transmission Policy Reform
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force, led by Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) and Vice Chairs Sean Casten (IL-06), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), and Susan Wild (PA-07), released the following statement about the permitting reform provisions in the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act, which President Biden signed into law over the weekend: “While New Dems are encouraged that several of the Coalition’s permitting reform priorities were reflected in … Continue Reading
June 01, 2023
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: New Dems were the Key to Passing the Bipartisan Budget Agreement Through the House, Preventing Catastrophic Default
Note from New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10): It’s clear: New Dems delivered, just as we always do. Throughout negotiations, our Members remained in close contact with our partners at the White House about the Coalition's priorities and once a deal was announced, we mobilized our Members with 95% of New Dems backing the agreement in the end. There is no question, New Dems were pivotal in preventing a first-ever default. Our Members remain … Continue Reading
May 31, 2023
New Dems Applaud House Passage of Bipartisan Budget Agreement to Avoid Economic Catastrophe
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement following House passage of the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act: “There never has been and never will be anything ‘fiscally responsible’ about refusing to pay America’s bills. “Tonight, New Dems led a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in rejecting the antics of some extreme Republicans and followed through on our duty to protect the full faith and credit of the United … Continue Reading
May 30, 2023
ICYMI: New Dem Chair Annie Kuster on MSNBC's Morning Joe Urging Lawmakers to Support Bipartisan Debt Ceiling Agreement to Prevent Catastrophic Default
This morning, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) appeared on MSNBC’s Morning Joe to lay out why New Dem leaders are supporting the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement and urge lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to advance this agreement to prevent economic catastrophe. You can watch Chair Kuster’s appearance on MSNBC here and read the transcript below: Willie Geist: Let's bring in the Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, Congresswoman Annie Kuster of New … Continue Reading
May 29, 2023
New Dem Leadership Team Supports Bipartisan Agreement to Avoid Default, Calls for Immediate Passage in House and Senate to Avoid Economic Catastrophe
Today, the New Democrat Coalition leadership team, led by Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), released a statement supporting the bipartisan agreement to avoid default and calling on Congress to pass this legislation without delay: “Despite a divided government, President Biden has achieved a bipartisan agreement that will save our country from default until 2025 and protect our nation from economic collapse, while also preventing cuts to key programs that millions of Americans rely … Continue Reading
May 28, 2023
New Dems on Bipartisan Debt Ceiling Agreement Between White House and House GOP Negotiators
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement following the bipartisan agreement reached between White House and House GOP negotiators on the debt ceiling: “New Dems have been in constant communication with our partners in the administration and are working diligently to review the contents of this agreement. “Our Members are encouraged that the two sides have reached an agreement, and are confident that President Biden and White House … Continue Reading
May 25, 2023
ICYMI: New Dem Leadership & Veterans Hold Media Availability on Debt Ceiling Negotiations and Impact Default Would Have on Service Members
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), NDC Vice Chairs Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Sharice Davids (KS-03), and NDC Veteran Members Reps. Don Davis (NC-01) and Pat Ryan (NY-19) held a press conference on the current state of debt ceiling negotiations and the impact a default would have on America’s Veterans ahead of Memorial Day. With the June 1st deadline to raise the debt ceiling rapidly approaching, Members implored Speaker McCarthy to keep … Continue Reading
May 25, 2023
New Dems Host Interagency Briefing with White House on Border Security
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Immigration and Border Security Task Force, led by Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Vice Chairs Lou Correa (CA-46) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24), hosted an interagency briefing with the White House focused on the administration’s efforts at the southern border following the expiration of Title 42 earlier this month. NDC Immigration and Border Security Task Force leadership issued the below statement following the meeting: “Today, New Dems … Continue Reading
May 25, 2023
New Dems Call for Immediate Bipartisan Action to Prevent Default, Implore House GOP to Continue Negotiations
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement after Speaker McCarthy decided to adjourn the House for Memorial Day weekend without an agreement on the debt ceiling: “Secretary Yellen could not have been more clear: if Congress fails to raise the debt ceiling by June 1st, we risk defaulting on our debt for the first time in American history. Instead of heeding her warning, House Republicans are skipping town –– willing to risk … Continue Reading
May 20, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Announces Permitting Reform Priorities for Efficient Energy Deployment to Lower Costs, Enhance Energy Independence, and Combat the Climate Crisis
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the New Democrat Coalition Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force, led by Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) and Vice Chairs Sean Casten (IL-06), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), and Susan Wild (PA-07), endorsed six key priorities for bipartisan permitting reform legislation. These priorities will enhance the U.S.’ energy independence, lower energy prices, and accelerate the transition to a clean economy. The Coalition’s key priorities include: expanding … Continue Reading
May 18, 2023
New Dems Push for Additional Funding for Public Safety Programs and Reject GOP Cuts to Law Enforcement Agencies
Today, New Democrat Coalition Members, led by Rep. Eric Sorensen (IL-17), sent a letter to House Appropriations Committee Chairwoman Kay Granger (TX-12) and Ranking Member Rosa DeLauro (CT-03) calling on the Committee to reject Republican leadership's dangerous cuts to public safety programs and instead to increase funding to ensure law enforcement agencies have the resources they need to keep communities safe across the country. The partisan Republican bill that recently passed the … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023
ICYMI in Axios: House Centrist Groups Eye Bipartisan Policy Partnership
Today, Axios published a story about the bipartisan work the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), is pursuing in the closely divided 118th Congress, from immigration and border security to permitting form. New Dems have begun holding meetings with Members of the Republican Governance Group to find additional areas for bipartisan cooperation and ultimately to deliver real results for hard working Americans. You can find the article in Axios here and read the … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023
New Dems Call for Funding to Stop Flow of Illicit Fentanyl and Secure the Southern Border
New Democrat Coalition Members, led by Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), called for increased federal funding to address the flow of deadly, illicit fentanyl into the U.S., tackle the opioid crisis that is impacting nearly every American community, and secure our southern border. While House Republican Leadership pushes budget cuts to Customs and Border Protection (CBP) enforcement, non-governmental organizations providing humanitarian relief, and other critical programs, New Dems are calling for … Continue Reading
May 11, 2023
New Dems Call for Bipartisan Immigration Reform to Strengthen Our Economy and Bring Order to the Border
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Members, led by Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Vice Chairs Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Lou Correa (CA-46) wrote to House Leadership calling for meaningful bipartisan action to address the crisis at the southern border and strengthen our economy. In the letter, New Dem Members made clear that H.R. 2 will weaken the nation’s border security by diverting law enforcement resources away from preventing drug … Continue Reading