Press Releases
New Dems Applaud President Biden’s Decision to Cut Energy Costs for Americans by Reducing Trade Barriers on Solar Products
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the below statement following President Biden's decision to lift Trump-era tariffs on Canadian solar products, which will help continue the clean energy transition and lower energy costs for Americans. This decision marks forward progress on the New Dem Action Plan to Fight Inflation, which called for rolling back harmful Trump-era tariffs to cut costs for American families, businesses, and manufacturers. "I applaud … Continue Reading
June 29, 2022
ICYMI: New Dem Reps. Spanberger, Schrier Lead Effort Pressing Biden Administration to Ease Tariffs on Key Trucking & Shipping Parts, Lower Costs for Consumers
In a Letter Sent to President Biden, the Lawmakers Called on the Administration to Ease Sec. 301 Tariffs on Goods Critical for Supply Chain Logistics Here in America Repealing Ineffective, Trump-era Tariffs is a Key Part of the New Democrat Coalition's Action Plan to Fight Inflation to Lower Costs for Americans New Dem Representatives Abigail Spanberger (D-VA-07) and Kim Schrier, M.D. (D-WA-08) are leading an effort pressing the Biden Administration to help lower costs for U.S. consumers … Continue Reading
June 27, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Chair Applauds Bipartisan Gun Violence Prevention Law
New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the below statement on the Bipartisan Safer Communities Act, which was signed into law by President Biden and all New Dem members unanimously voted to pass last week. "New Democrat Coalition Members unanimously voted to send the most significant gun violence prevention legislation in nearly 30 years to the President's desk. This package will save lives and improve public safety by strengthening the background check system, … Continue Reading
June 24, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released the below statement following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, a devastating ruling that ends half a century of constitutional protection for a woman's right to make her own health care decisions. "Today, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and stripped women of the right to decide what they do with their bodies. This means, for the first time in nearly 50 years, millions of women across the … Continue Reading
June 22, 2022
House Passes Ten New Dem Endorsed Bills to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Members voted to pass a package that includes ten bipartisan NDC-endorsed bills to address the mental health and substance use disorder crises. As part of the Coalition's effort to pass bipartisan bills in line with President Biden's unity agenda, New Dems endorsed a slate of mental health and substance use disorder bills that will increase access to health care services, promote behavioral health care for children, and ensure health care providers can … Continue Reading
June 22, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Celebrates Addition of New Member Mary Gay Scanlon
Today, New Dems unanimously voted to induct Representative Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-05) as the Coalition's newest Member. Now at 99 Members strong, New Dems look forward to working with Rep. Scanlon to advance an agenda that fights inflation and cuts costs for Americans by executing the New Dem Action Plan to Fight Inflation. "New Dems are excited about the unique experience Representative Mary Gay Scanlon brings to our Coalition, especially as we continue our work in Congress to fight inflation … Continue Reading
June 17, 2022
ICYMI via Jennifer Rubin in The Washington Post: “Centrist Democrats are pushing smart — if politically risky — anti-inflation ideas”
Last week, 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. Jennifer Rubin, Opinion Columnist at The Washington Post, wrote about the action plan in The Washington Post, calling the Coalition's proposed solutions "surprisingly bold" and "simply smart policy, especially when the goal is to tamp down on inflation." She also stated that … Continue Reading
June 16, 2022
New Democrat Coalition, SEEC, Congressional Progressive Caucus Call on President Biden to Reach a Deal on Legislation to Tackle Climate Change, Lower Energy Costs, and Ensure U.S. Energy Independence
Today New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) joined the Co-Chairs of the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC) Gerry Conolly (VA-11), Doris Matsui (CA-06), and Paul Tonko (NY-20) and the Chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus (CPC) Rep. Pramila Jayapal (WA-07), sent a letter to President Biden urging him to do everything in his power to reach a deal and sign into law as swiftly as possible a revised reconciliation package that includes the climate … Continue Reading
June 15, 2022
ICYMI Press Call Transcript: New Dem Leaders Push to Keep Health Care Costs Low for Americans by Extending ACA Subsidies Without Delay
Yesterday, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Vice Chair Dr. Ami Bera (CA-07), and Health Care Task Force Co-Chair Terri Sewell (AL-07) held a press call to push for urgent action on a budget reconciliation bill that extends the enhanced Affordable Care Act subsidies and closes the Medicaid coverage gap. New Dems successfully secured the ACA subsidies in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and protecting access to affordable, quality health care in the face of Republican … Continue Reading
June 14, 2022
New Dems Push to Keep Health Care Costs Low for Americans by Extending ACA Subsidies Without Delay
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Members, led by NDC Health Care Task Force Co-Chairs Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Kim Schrier (WA-08), sent a letter to Congressional leadership calling for urgent action on a budget reconciiation bill that extends the enhanced Affordable Care Act (ACA) subsidies and closes the Medicaid coverage gap. New Dems pushed for and successfully secured the ACA subsidies in the American Rescue Plan (ARP) and protecting access to affordable, quality health care in the … Continue Reading
June 13, 2022
Following the Release of the Action Plan to Fight Inflation, New Dems Take Action to Cut Costs for Americans by Passing Ocean Shipping Reform Act
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Members made progress on their recently released Action Plan to Fight Inflation by advancing the Ocean Shipping Reform Act to the President's desk. The new plan outlines the steps Congress and the Administration should take to tackle inflation and lower costs for families. Enacting this legislation will be critical to addressing supply chain challenges and helping to get goods to the global marketplace faster. "Today, New Dems unanimously voted to send the … Continue Reading
June 13, 2022
WHAT THEY ARE SAYING: New Dems Are Taking Action to Lower Costs for Families with “Best Inflation Plan Yet”
This week, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) 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. Policy experts and economists have supported this action plan, calling it the "best inflation-fighting blueprint to come out of Congress yet" and work that "should receive urgent policy consideration." The New Dem Action Plan to Fight Inflation has also been featured in the … Continue Reading
June 09, 2022
ICYMI via Forbes: Congressional Democrats Just Offered Their Best Inflation Plan Yet
This week, 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. Ben Ritz, Director of Progressive Policy Institute's Center for Funding America's Future, wrote about the action plan in Forbes, calling it "the best inflation-fighting blueprint to come out of Congress yet." Forbes: Congressional Democrats Just Offered Their Best Inflation … Continue Reading
June 09, 2022
ICYMI Fox Op-ed: New Democrats Will 'Get Stuff Done' on Inflation
Today, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Scott Peters (CA-52) penned an op-ed in Fox about the New Dem Action Plan to Fight Inflation. As the "get stuff done" caucus in Congress, New Dems will work closely with the Biden administration and members on both sides of the aisle and Capitol to tackle inflation and lower costs for Americans. By Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) June 9, 2022 Last year, our country was still recovering from the twin COVID-19 economic and public health crises. … Continue Reading
June 08, 2022
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