Press Releases
New Democrat Coalition Chair Celebrates 19 New Dems on Bipartisan Innovation Bill Conference Committee
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the below statement celebrating the inclusion of many New Dems on the Conference Committee for the America COMPETES Act, including Reps. Ami Bera (CA-07), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Bill Foster (IL-11), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL), Darren Soto (FL-09), Gregory Meeks (NY-05), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Sara Jacobs (CA-53), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), David Scott, (GA-13), Donald Norcross (NJ-01), Veronica Escobar … Continue Reading
April 06, 2022
ICYMI: CNBC Op-Ed: Congress Must Pass an Innovation Bill to Fight Inflation, Boost National Security
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Future of Work and Capitalism Task Force Co-Chair Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) and former Chair Jim Himes (CT-04) penned an op-ed in CNBC calling for Congress to pass a bipartisan innovation bill to fight inflation, secure supply chains, and boost national security, particularly in light of the Russian war in Ukraine and rising consumer prices. New Dems have led the charge on this legislation and will continue our work to get the final legislation across the … Continue Reading
April 05, 2022
ICYMI Press Call Transcript: New Dem Leaders Discuss White House Meeting and the Coalition’s Legislative Priorities
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Vice Chairs Scott Peters (CA-52), Annie Kuster (NH-02), Ami Bera (CA-07), and Sharice Davids (KS-03) held a press call to discuss their meeting with President Biden at the White House and the Coalition's agenda for the rest of the 117th Congress. You can read a transcript of the press call below: Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01): Thank you everyone for being here today - we appreciate it. I'm Suzan DelBene, and I'm Chair of the New … Continue Reading
April 04, 2022
ICYMI: Chair DelBene Joins Fox News Sunday to Discuss New Dem Meeting with President Biden and the Coalition’s Legislative Priorities
Yesterday, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) appeared on Fox News Sunday to speak with Martha MacCallum about the New Democrat Coalition's meeting with President Biden at the White House and the Coalition's agenda for the rest of the 117th Congress. You can watch the full video here and read a transcript of the interview below: Martha MacCallum: Good to have you with us this morning. I do want to ask you about the broader Democrat agenda, which I know you have been working … Continue Reading
April 04, 2022
In Response to Russia’s War in Ukraine, New Democrat Coalition Leaders Call for Swift Negotiations on a Bipartisan Innovation Bill to Strengthen American Leadership and Global Supply Chains
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership Members sent a letter to congressional leadership calling for swift action on a bipartisan innovation bill in light of current challenges at home and abroad. Russia's assault on Ukraine has shined a spotlight on the urgent need for strong American leadership that promotes democracy, human rights, and resilient global supply chains. A bipartisan innovation bill will enable America to lead the global 21st century innovation economy, counter the influence … Continue Reading
March 31, 2022
ICYMI: New Dems Meet with President Biden at White House
Yesterday, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Vice Chairs Scott Peters (CA-52), Ami Bera (CA-07), Annie Kuster (NH-02), and Sharice Davids (KS-03) spoke following their visit with President Biden and Senior Administration Officials at the White House. You can read a transcript of the press conference below: Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01): We just met with the President and Senior Staff to talk about our agenda going forward. We greatly appreciate the President's time and … Continue Reading
March 30, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Leaders on Meeting with President Biden and Senior White House Officials
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Vice Chairs Scott Peters (CA-52), Dr. Ami Bera (CA-07), Sharice Davids (KS-03), and Ann Kuster (NH-02) met with President Biden and senior administration officials at the White House to discuss the Coalition's priorities for the remainder of the 117th Congress. In today's meeting, New Democrat Coalition Leaders thanked the President for his strong and steady leadership and underscored the importance of taking urgent action to … Continue Reading
March 28, 2022
New Dem Chair Statement on President Biden’s Fiscal Year 2023 Budget Proposal
Today, following President Biden's announcement of his fiscal year 2023 budget proposal, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement: "President Biden's forward-looking budget reflects New Dems' top priorities and the critical investments Congress must make to address the challenges Americans are facing today. This budget calls for lowering costs for consumers, increasing public safety, investing in our global security, and responsibly reducing the … Continue Reading
March 23, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Trade Leaders Welcome New U.S.-U.K. Agreement to Remove the Trump-era Section 232 Tariffs on Britain
Following the announcement of a 232 tariff agreement between the United States and United Kingdom, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) trade leaders, led by Trade Task Force Co-Chairs Ron Kind (WI-03) and Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), NDC Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and NDC Vice Chair for Policy Scott Peters (CA-52), released the following statement: "New Dems applaud the Biden administration's recent agreement with the United Kingdom to roll back the damaging and misguided Trump-era 232 tariffs … Continue Reading
March 18, 2022
New Dems Urge Congressional Leaders to Ensure the Recompete Pilot Program to Spur Economic Growth Remains in the Final Bipartisan Innovation Bill
Today, as Congress begins the conference process for the Senate-passed U.S. Innovation and Competition Act and the House-passed America COMPETES Act, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Leadership Members pushed Congressional Leaders to ensure NDC Chair Emeritus Derek Kilmer's (WA-06) Recompete pilot program to spur economic development and create opportunities in persistently distressed communities remains in the final legislation. This program is one of the Coalition's top priorities and was … Continue Reading
March 17, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Prioritizes Long-Term Legislative Action to Deliver for Americans
Today, the New Democrat Coalition, led by Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01), released the below statement pushing for legislative action that will produce long-term results for the American people. "Despite slim majorities in the House and Senate, we still have nine and a half months left in this Congress to pass legislation that will create opportunities and improve the lives of Americans. "There is so much work to be done. New Dems are committed to passing a bipartisan innovation bill that … Continue Reading
March 16, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Celebrates Addition of New Member Rep. Troy Carter
Today, New Dems unanimously voted to induct Representative Troy A. Carter Sr. (LA-02) as the Coalition's newest Member. Now at 98 members strong, the New Democrat Coalition remains the largest House Democratic ideological caucus. New Dems are excited to work with Rep. Carter to advance policies that create opportunities for all Americans and spur economic development in communities across the country. "New Dems are thrilled to welcome Representative Troy A. Carter Sr. to the New Dem family … Continue Reading
March 16, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on the Senate Confirmation of Shalanda Young to be the Director of Office Management and Budget
In March 2021, New Democrat Coalition Chair DelBene sent a letter to President Biden on behalf of the Coalition leadership team recommending Shalanda Young to be the Director of the Office of Management and Budget. Below is a statement from Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) applauding her Senate confirmation today: "I am thrilled that the Senate confirmed Director Young's nomination today. New Democrat Coalition members and staff worked closely with Shalanda Young during her tenure as the Staff … Continue Reading
March 11, 2022
New Dems Celebrate Historic Success of American Rescue Plan
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the below statement celebrating the first anniversary of Democrats' historic American Rescue Plan, which New Dems unanimously voted for: "One year ago today, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan, historic legislation that provided direct pandemic relief to Americans, helped us weather the COVID-19 storm, and rescued our economy. Thanks to this legislation and the resilience of the American people, we have … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Chair Applauds President Biden’s First State of the Union Address
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the below statement regarding President Biden's first State of the Union address: "Tonight, the American people saw the President they elected - a strong, experienced, and empathetic leader who is guiding our nation with a steady hand. In just one year under President Biden's leadership, our economy is roaring with record job creation, unprecedented economic growth, and a historic decline in unemployment. "As Chair of the … Continue Reading
March 01, 2022
House Caucus Leaders Call for Urgent Action to Deliver President Biden’s Domestic Agenda
The following statement was released by leaders of the House of Representatives Democratic Caucuses in advance of President Biden's first State of the Union address. Those leaders include: Representatives Suzan DelBene (WA-01), chair of the New Democrat Coalition; Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus; Judy Chu (CA-27), chair of the Congressional Asian Pacific American Caucus; Joyce Beatty (OH-03), chair of the Congressional Black Caucus; Raul Ruiz (CA-36), … Continue Reading
February 10, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Announces Creation of a New Working Group Focused on Fighting Short- and Long-Term Inflationary Pressures
The NDC Inflation Working Group Will Develop and Advance Policy Solutions to Reduce Inflation and Lower Costs for American Families and Workers Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) announced the formation of a new Inflation Working Group. Members will work to advance policy solutions to lower costs for American families, free up supply chains, and fight inflationary pressures over the short- and long-term. The economy under President Biden and Democratic majorities in Congress is … Continue Reading
February 08, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Trade Leaders Applaud US-Japan 232 Tariff Agreement
New Dems Welcome Continued Efforts to End 232 Tariffs on Allies and Close Trading Partners and Look Forward to Seeing Progress on Aluminum Imports and on Addressing Other Barriers to Trade In December, the New Democrat Coalition Urged the Department of Commerce Secretary and U.S. Trade Representative to Quickly Eliminate the Trump-era 232 Tariffs Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by Trade Task Force Co-Chairs Ron Kind (WI-03) and Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), NDC Chair Suzan … Continue Reading
February 04, 2022
ICYMI: New Democrat Coalition Leadership Calls for Swift Congressional Action on American Competitiveness Legislation
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership Members Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Vice Chair for Policy Scott Peters (CA-52), Vice Chair of Outreach Ami Bera (CA-07), Chair Emeritus Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Future of Work and Capitalism Task Force Co-Chair Haley Stevens (MI-11), and Health Care Task Force Co-Chair Kim Schrier (WA-08) held a press conference to call for swift Congressional action on the America COMPETES Act. This American competitiveness legislation will address the economic … Continue Reading
February 04, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Celebrates House Passage of America COMPETES Act
New Dems Voted for This Legislation to Secure U.S. Supply Chains, Create Jobs, Spur Innovation, and Strengthen American Global Leadership The Coalition Led Efforts to Advance This Legislation and Will Work to Ensure a Final Package Reflects New Dem Priorities and Makes it to the President's Desk ASAP Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) celebrated the House passage of the America COMPETES Act, critical legislation that will tackle many issues weighing heaviest on American families … Continue Reading