Press Releases
ICYMI via CNBC: Moderate Democrats Push Their Party to Do More to Fight Inflation
Today, the New Democrat Coalition released a comprehensive Action Plan to Fight Inflation outlining the next steps Congress and the Biden administration can take to tackle inflation and lower costs for Americans. CNBC wrote an exclusive article about the New Dem policy recommendations included in the action plan. Read the full article here and below: A coalition of moderate House Democrats is urging the party to fight harder to combat inflation, calling for action on issues … Continue Reading
June 08, 2022
New Dems Release Comprehensive Action Plan to Fight Inflation and Cut Costs for Americans
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) released a comprehensive action plan to fight inflation, lower the cost of living for Americans, and secure the long-term fiscal future of the nation. The New Dem plan examines the actions President Biden and Congressional Democrats have already taken to cut costs and outlines tangible steps federal policymakers can take to reduce prices on essential goods and services and provide relief to American families, workers, and businesses. New Dem Leadership … Continue Reading
June 06, 2022
New Dems Welcome President Biden’s Action to Support the Solar Industry, Clean Energy Transition, and American Jobs
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the below statement following President Biden's announcement of a two-year tariff exemption on solar panel imports and further steps to spur domestic clean energy manufacturing: "Last month, New Dems pushed the Biden administration to act swiftly in the solar tariffs investigation in order to continue the transition to a clean energy economy, lower energy costs for families, and meet our clean energy goals. We're grateful … Continue Reading
June 06, 2022
New Dems Urge Department of Commerce to Prioritize Rural America with Supply Chain and Innovation Investments
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by Rural Reinvestment Task Force Co-Chairs Cheri Bustos (IL-17) and Cindy Axne (IA-03), wrote to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo urging the Department to ensure rural America is a top priority when distributing funds and resources made available in the bipartisan innovation legislation. New Dems are continuing to push for swift action on a final bipartisan innovation bill that will strengthen supply chains, spur innovation, invest in research … Continue Reading
May 24, 2022
New Dem Chair Calls for Congressional Action on Commonsense Gun Violence Prevention Legislation
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement after the heartbreaking mass shootings in Buffalo, NY and Ulvade, TX, calling for urgent Congressional action on common sense gun violence prevention legislation. In 2022 alone, over 17,000 lives have been lost to gun violence. "New Dems are heartbroken over the tragic mass shootings in Buffalo, NY and Ulvade, TX. "In less than two weeks, too many lives have been taken far too soon in senseless acts … Continue Reading
May 23, 2022
New Dems Applaud President Biden’s New Indo-Pacific Economic Framework
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the below statement following the Biden administration's announcement of negotiations on a new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF): "The New Democrat Coalition welcomes the Biden administration's decision to negotiate a new Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) that will bolster U.S. global leadership, create economic opportunities for Americans, and help the U.S. and our allies better coordinate on critical issues like … Continue Reading
May 19, 2022
New Dem Trade Leaders Urge Administration to Reevaluate Costly Tariffs on South Korean Steel
Trade policy leaders of the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by NDC Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and NDC Trade Task Force Co-Chair Ron Kind (WI-03), sent a letter to Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo and U.S. Trade Representative Katherine Tai urging them to reevaluate the Trump-era Section 232 tariffs on steel and aluminum and the current quota arrangement on South Korean steel. Rolling back these harmful, Trump-era tariffs will lower prices, support American workers, and strengthen our key … Continue Reading
May 19, 2022
New Dems Push the Department of Commerce for Action on Solar Investigation
Today, Members of the New Democrat Coalition, led by Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Vice Chair for Policy Scott Peters (CA-52), released a statement urging the Department of Commerce to act swiftly in its investigation of solar technology imports. Solar energy is critical to lowering energy costs for families, creating American jobs, and transitioning to a green economy to combat climate change. "The New Democrat Coalition welcomes Secretary Raimondo's commitment to move swiftly on the … Continue Reading
May 18, 2022
ICYMI: New Dems, Speaker Pelosi, and Leader Hoyer Hold Press Conference Celebrating the Coalition’s 25th Anniversary
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Vice Chairs Scott Peters (CA-52), Annie Kuster (NH-02), Ami Bera (CA-07), Leadership Members Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) held a press conference with Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer to celebrate the New Democrat Coalition's 25th Anniversary and a quarter century of leadership, innovative solutions, and results in Congress. You can read a transcript of the press call below and watch the … Continue Reading
May 18, 2022
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: Celebrating 25 Years of New Dems Delivering Results for the American People
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) celebrates our 25th anniversary in Congress. For the last quarter-century, our members have been focused on breaking through the gridlock in Washington to deliver real results for the American people. Congressional leaders, New Dem alumni and supporters have helped us mark this major milestone with statements honoring the Coalition's work to find solutions to our country's greatest challenges. See below for what they are saying: Speaker Nancy … Continue Reading
May 18, 2022
ICYMI via Newsweek: Meet the New Dems—the Moderate Members Defending Our Democracy
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) penned an op-ed in Newsweek on the critical role the New Democrat Coalition has played over the last 25 years in Congress and the importance of mainstream, moderate Democrats to the future of American Democracy. Read the full op-ed here and below: Over the last 25 years, polarization, extremism, and support for political violence have drastically increased in the U.S., while trust in government and democratic institutions has … Continue Reading
May 16, 2022
ICYMI New Democrat Coalition’s 25th Anniversary in Real Clear Politics:
This year marks the 25th anniversary of the New Democrat Coalition. AB Stoddard, associate editor of Real Clear Politics and columnist, wrote about the Coalition's track record over the past quarter century as serious legislators who break through the gridlock to get stuff done in Congress and deliver results for the American people. You can read the full article here and below: House Dems Have a Mod Squad. Do Voters Have Any Idea? By AB Stoddard As a daunting November election comes into … Continue Reading
May 13, 2022
ICYMI: New Dem Chair DelBene Delivers Opening Statement at First Meeting of Bipartisan Innovation Act Conference Committee
Yesterday, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) delivered her opening statement at the first meeting of the conference committee on the Bipartisan Innovation Act, a top priority for New Dems and key legislation that will tackle inflation and secure supply chains for critical goods. You can watch video of her remarks here and read a transcript below: Chair DelBene: "We have a unique opportunity to work together, not just as Democrats and Republicans, but as one Congress, to … Continue Reading
May 12, 2022
New Dem Chair DelBene and Vice Chair Peters Call for Swift Negotiations to Pass Legislation to Tackle Inflation
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Vice Chair for Policy Scott Peters (CA-52) released the following statements at the conclusion of the first meeting of the Bipartisan Innovation Act conference committee. The lawmakers highlighted the importance of a swift conference process in order to enact this legislation and tackle long-term inflation: NDC Chair Suzan DelBene: "Americans are concerned about rising prices and our Coalition is committed to delivering … Continue Reading
May 10, 2022
New Dems Urge President to Support Rural Communities By Lowering Barriers to Federal Resources and Ensuring Equitable Implementation of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by Rural Reinvestment Task Force Co-Chairs Cheri Bustos (IL-17) and Cindy Axne (IA-03) and NDC Chair Emeritus Derek Kilmer (WA-06) wrote to President Joe Biden with recommendations to ensure rural America can access the resources, opportunities, and economic benefits of federal investments, including through the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law. New Dems encouraged President Biden to designate a Rural Economic Revitalization Coordinator within the … Continue Reading
May 09, 2022
New Dems Applaud Decision to Temporarily Suspend 232 Tariffs on Ukraine
Today, following Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo's announcement that the United States will temporarily suspend 232 tariffs on Ukrainian steel for one year, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by NDC Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01), NDC Vice Chair for Policy Scott Peters (CA-52), and NDC Trade Task Force Co-Chairs Ron Kind (WI-03) and Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), released the following statement: "The New Democrat Coalition applauds Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and the Biden-Harris … Continue Reading
May 03, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on Draft Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (D-WA-01) released the below statement following reporting of a draft Supreme Court decision overturning the landmark Roe v. Wade ruling, which if true, would end half a century of federal constitutional protection for a woman's freedom to choose. "New Dems remain more committed than ever to protecting the freedom of every woman to make decisions about her own body and her own future. If this draft decision were to be released by the … Continue Reading
April 28, 2022
ICYMI via BGOV: House Moderates Pushing Bipartisan Bills Before Midterm Election
Today, the New Democrat Coalition endorsed a slate of 22 bipartisan health care bills aimed at addressing mental health and substance use disorder, public health crises that have been exacerbated by the COVID-19 pandemic. These bipartisan, commonsense bills are in line with President Biden's Unity agenda and New Dems are committed to getting them signed into law as quickly as possible to help our communities. Bloomberg Government wrote about this NDC legislative push today. You can read … Continue Reading
April 28, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Slate of 22 Bipartisan Health Care Bills to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Today the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by NDC Health Care Task Force Co-Chairs Kim Schrier (WA-08) and Terri Sewell (AL-07), endorsed a slate of 22 bipartisan health care bills aimed at addressing mental health and substance use disorders. New Dems are committed to delivering impactful, durable solutions to tackle these devastating and urgent public health crises, which have been exacerbated by the pandemic. New Dems' number one priority has always been to break through the gridlock to … Continue Reading
April 19, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on the Passing of Former Congressman Brad Ashford
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the passing of former Congressman Brad Ashford of Nebraska, a member of the New Democrat Coalition. "The New Democrat Coalition mourns the loss of former Congressman Brad Ashford, a beloved member of our Coalition and a powerful public servant who always put his community first," said NDC Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01). "Congressman Ashford will be remembered for his tireless work to break … Continue Reading