Press Releases
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
February 02, 2022
ICYMI New Dem Chair DelBene Op-ed in The Hill: American Competitiveness Legislation is the Key to Tackling Today’s Economic Challenges, Creating Tomorrow’s Opportunities
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) penned an op-ed in The Hill calling for swift Congressional action on American competitiveness legislation to address the economic challenges families are facing and create opportunities for Americans to succeed in the 21st century. Last year, New Dems announced our priorities for this legislation and urged Congress to take up a bill that secures our supply chains, cuts costs, and creates jobs. You can read the op-ed here and below: … Continue Reading
January 31, 2022
ICYMI: New Dem Chair DelBene Pushes for a Final Build Back Better Act with Strong Climate Provisions
New Dem Chair DelBene: "In order to deliver on climate, we must agree on a bill that can get 218 votes in the House and 50 votes in the Senate. New Dems believe there is a path forward by building on the existing areas of agreement and focusing on doing a few things well, for longer." KIRKLAND, WA - Today, at a press call hosted by Climate Power and League of Conservation Voters, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined New Dem Members Abigail Spanberger and Josh … Continue Reading
January 26, 2022
Axne, Malinowski, Manning, Stevens, Slotkin, Wild Lead Push for Expedited Passage of America COMPETES Act
Today, U.S. Reps. Cindy Axne (IA-03), Tom Malinowski (NJ-07), Kathy Manning (NC-06), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Elissa Slotkin (MI-08), and Susan Wild (PA-07) led a group of New Democrat Coalition members in pushing for swift passage of the America Creating Opportunities for Manufacturing, Pre-Eminence in Technology, and Economic Strength (COMPETES) Act. "With the House introduction of the America COMPETEs Act…we are writing to ask that you bring that bill to a vote as soon as possible … Continue Reading
January 25, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Calls for Swift Action to Advance American Competitiveness Legislation
Today, following the introduction of the America COMPETES Act in the House, the New Democrat Coalition called for swift action to advance the legislation through the House and reach an agreement with the Senate to pass the final package. As leaders in technology and innovation policy, New Dems announced our top priorities for the legislation last month and will continue working to ensure that the final version reflects our priorities of securing U.S. supply chains for critical goods, creating … Continue Reading
January 13, 2022
New Dem Climate Change Task Force Leaders Call for Swift Action to Tackle the Existential Climate Crisis by Negotiating a Strong Build Back Better Act
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by Climate Change Task Force Co-Chairs Sean Casten (IL-06) and Susan Wild (PA-07) and New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair Scott Peters (CA-52), called for action to combat the climate crisis by reaching a strong agreement on a final Build Back Better Act to protect our planet for future generations. New Dems made going big on climate one of our top priorities for the Build Back Better Act and secured comprehensive climate policies in the … Continue Reading
January 11, 2022
New Dem Members Join President Biden in Georgia and Meet with Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to Call for Senate Action on Critical Voting Rights Legislation
In Atlanta, New Dem Members Reps. Sewell, Blunt Rochester, Bordeaux, McBath, and Williams Join President Biden for his Landmark Voting Rights Speech New Democrat Coalition Hosts Former U.S. Attorney General Eric Holder to Discuss Importance of Passing Federal Legislation to Protect All Americans' Access to the Ballot Box As the Senate turns its focus towards voting rights this week, New Democrat Coalition members called for the Senate to act on legislation to preserve Americans' sacred and … Continue Reading
January 10, 2022
New Dem Chair DelBene Urges Final Agreement on a Strong Build Back Better Act that Extends the Lapsed Child Tax Credit
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) renewed the Coalition's calls for a final agreement and speedy enactment of the Build Back Better Act as families miss out on their critical middle class tax cut payments this week following the expiration of the expanded Child Tax Credit: "As Congress reconvenes this week, we must continue negotiations to reach an agreement on and quickly enact a strong Build Back Better Act that makes a real difference for the American people. "New … Continue Reading
January 06, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Chair DelBene Statement on the Anniversary of January 6th Attack on the U.S. Capitol
Today, on the first anniversary of the January 6th attack on the United States Capitol, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement: "One year ago today, armed insurrectionists launched an attack on the U.S. Capitol in an attempt to subvert our democracy and forcefully overturn the results of the 2020 election. We will forever be grateful for the bravery of the U.S. Capitol Police officers on January 6th and pay tribute to those who lost their lives as … Continue Reading
December 30, 2021
In Review: The New Democrat Coalition's Work in 2021
A Letter From Chair DelBene Dear New Dems - Our Coalition hit the ground running on day one of the 117th Congress. We began the new year by releasing an ambitious 100 Day Agenda to combat the COVID-19 pandemic, modernize our nation's infrastructure, protect and expand Americans' health care, and restore American global leadership. Despite a slim majority in Congress and twin economic and public health crises, we have made incredible progress on this sweeping economic agenda. We often say … Continue Reading
December 29, 2021
ICYMI: New Dem Chair DelBene Discusses the Path Forward for Build Back Better and the Child Tax Credit on The Last Word
KIRKLAND, WA - Yesterday, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) appeared on The Last Word with Jonathan Capehart to discuss the path forward for the Build Back Better Act. You can watch the interview here and read a transcript of the interview below: Jonathan Capehart: Joining us now, Democratic Congresswoman Suzan DelBene of Washington state. She is the Chair of the New Democrat Coalition. Congresswoman DelBene great to see you, thanks for coming. Are you open to the … Continue Reading
December 22, 2021
ICYMI: New Dem Chair DelBene Discusses the Path Forward for Build Back Better on PBS NewsHour
KIRKLAND, WA - Yesterday, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) appeared on PBS NewsHour with Judy Woodruff to discuss the path forward for the Build Back Better Act. You can watch the video here and read a transcript of the interview below: Judy Woodruff: Joining us now is Representative Suzan DelBene of Washington state. She is Chair of the moderate New Democrat Coalition in the House. Congresswoman DelBene, thank you very much for joining us. We know that Build Back … Continue Reading
December 21, 2021
ICYMI: NDC Chair Suzan DelBene Discusses BBB on MSNBC with Hallie Jackson
KIRKLAND, WA - Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) appeared on MSNBC's Hallie Jackson Reports to discuss the path forward for the Build Back Better Act. You can watch the video here and read a transcript of the interview below: Hallie Jackson: You know, I think, how far apart the President and Senator Manchin are on this. Do you see an area of common ground and are you as optimistic as the President? Rep. Suzan DelBene: I think that we need to find … Continue Reading
December 21, 2021
NDC Trade Leaders Urge Secretary Raimondo and Ambassador Tai to Move Quickly to End Section 232 Tariffs on U.S. Allies
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) trade leaders, led by Trade Task Force Co-Chairs Ron Kind (WI-03), Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07), and NDC Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01), urged U.S. Department of Commerce Secretary Gina Raimondo and United States Trade Representative Katherine Tai to quickly eliminate the Trump-era 232 tariffs on U.S. allies, following the recent agreement struck with the European Union. Working with the United Kingdom, Japan, and other close trading partners to end the harmful … Continue Reading
December 19, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on Build Back Better Act Negotiations
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement on the Build Back Better Act negotiations: "The challenges our country faces are too big and the cost of inaction is too high to throw in the towel on Build Back Better negotiations now. Programs that New Dems fought for and secured in the House-passed Build Back Better Act address the most pressing issues for families and our nation. This legislation extends the enhanced Child Tax Credit, builds on … Continue Reading
December 15, 2021
TRANSCRIPT: New Democrat Coalition Chair DelBene Calls for Swift Action to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains, Create Jobs, and Cut Costs for Americans
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01), NDC Vice Chair for Policy Scott Peters (CA-52) and Reps. Haley Stevens (MI-11), Susan Wild (PA-07), and Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) held a press call on the Coalition's top priorities for the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) conference committee. New Dems are urging Congress to take swift action to secure U.S. supply chains, create jobs, invest in scientific research, and strengthen American global leadership. … Continue Reading
December 15, 2021
On the Final Day of the Child Tax Credit Payments, NDC Chair DelBene Continues to Urge Senate to Pass Build Back Better Act and Extend Middle Class Tax Cut
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the following statement continuing her call for urgent Senate action on the Build Back Better Act to extend the enhanced Child Tax Credit: "In a few months, the expanded Child Tax Credit has had a transformational impact for American families. Since payments began, this essential lifeline has lifted millions of children out of poverty, enabled families to pay their bills, empowered parents to get back to work, and helped … Continue Reading
December 14, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Calls for Swift Action on Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains, Create Jobs, and Cut Costs for Americans
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) called on Congress to take swift action to strengthen U.S. supply chains, create jobs, invest in innovative scientific research, and ensure America leads the global economy. New Dems are pushing to advance these priorities during negotiations related to the Senate-passed U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) conference committee. NDC Members know USICA will be an important legislative tool to address Americans' economic concerns and are pushing for … Continue Reading
December 08, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Celebrates Addition of New Members Reps. Shontel Brown and Nikema Williams
Today, New Dems unanimously voted to induct Representatives Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Nikema Williams (GA-05) as the Coalition’s newest Members, making the New Democrat Coalition the largest House Democratic ideological caucus with 97 members. New Dems welcome Reps. Brown and Williams and look forward to working together to advance policies that create good-paying jobs, grow the economy, strengthen the middle class, and give all Americans the opportunity to succeed. “New … Continue Reading
December 06, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Chair Calls For Senate To Act On Build Back Better Act Before Child Tax Credit Expires
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01), released the following statement calling on the Senate to act on the Build Back Better Act (BBBA) before the expanded Child Tax Credit expires: "New Dems are committed to supporting American families and strengthening the middle class. That's why we fought to ensure the Build Back Better Act includes an extension of the expanded Child Tax Credit, builds on the Affordable Care Act to expand access to health coverage and care, … Continue Reading