Press Releases
House Advances New Dem-Endorsed Legislation to Respond to the January 6th Insurrection
This week, the House advanced two New Dem-Endorsed bills to better prepare our country, protect our democracy, and respond to domestic terrorism following the January 6th insurrection. First, the House passed the bipartisan H.R. 3233, the National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act. This bill would establish a 9/11-style independent commission to investigate what happened on and leading up to the January 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol. The … Continue Reading
May 18, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Members Urge Commitment to Regular Order and Committee Process for Upcoming Legislative Packages
New Democrat Coalition (NDC) sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Hoyer urging that the House utilize regular order both in name and spirit as the House starts to legislate the framework set forth by President Biden's American Jobs and Families Plans. The letter reads in part: "As the House develops the next legislative packages to build back better, we have the opportunity to resume a more thoughtful, deliberative, and collaborative approach to legislating. President Biden … Continue Reading
May 18, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Adds Frank J. Mrvan
This week, by a unanimous vote, the New Democrat Coalition was proud to induct Rep. Frank J. Mrvan (IN-01) as its newest Member. Congressman Mrvan understands the importance of good-paying jobs and a growing economy that works for everyone. In the House, he will look for opportunities to be a servant leader and bring Northwest Indiana together to make smart, local investments and grow the regional economy. "The New Democrat Coalition has a unique opportunity to deliver real change in the … Continue Reading
April 28, 2021
NDC Chair Welcomes Biden's Families Plan, Pledges to Make Child Benefit Permanent
KIRKLAND, WA - Today, Congresswoman Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, released the below statement following President Biden's address to a joint session of Congress. "When families prosper, the nation succeeds. I welcome President Biden's American Families Plan as a bold framework for how we can invest in better education, health care, and futures for all Americans and recover more quickly from the devastation of the COVID-19 pandemic. "The New Democrat Coalition … Continue Reading
April 22, 2021
NDC Members, Chair Introduce Legislation to Jump Start Job Creation in Post-COVID Economy
New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Reps. Joe Morelle (NY-25), Terri Sewell (AL-07), Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and Senator Chris Coons (D-DE) announced joint legislation to invest in innovation, strengthen economic resiliency, and create new job opportunities to help America recover from the impacts of COVID-19. The NDC endorsed The Innovation Centers Acceleration Act and a similar proposal was recently included in President Biden's American Jobs Plan. "The next step in our road to recovery from … Continue Reading
April 22, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Members Urge President Biden to Build on the ACA and Advance Shared Health Care Priorities
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Health Care Task Force Co-Chairs Kim Schrier (WA-08) and Terri Sewell (AL-07), with NDC Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and other NDC Leadership, led Coalition Members in sending a letter to President Joe Biden outlining the Coalition's health care priorities. NDC Members also urged President Biden to partner with the Coalition and build on the ACA toward universal access to quality, affordable health care coverage, and care in the American Family Plan. NDC … Continue Reading
April 20, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Honors Heroes and Calls for Better Preparedness Following January 6th Insurrection
Today, following active internal Member discussions over the last few months within the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), the NDC endorsed a slate of bills in response to the events of January 6th and to prevent future acts of domestic terrorism. These legislative priorities, many of which are bipartisan, honor the heroic actions of the U.S. Capitol Police (USCP), other law enforcement, and the reporters on Capitol Hill; condemn the violent bigotry displayed during the insurrection; establish new … Continue Reading
March 12, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Unveils Policy Task Forces
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by NDC Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Vice Chair for Policy Scott Peters (CA-52), announced the creation of four policy task forces. The NDC policy task forces will work to advance solutions that address the challenges of the 21st Century. The task forces will also play an integral role in developing policy proposals and positions to make progress on the NDC's 100 Day Agenda, which aims to end the pandemic, create jobs, modernize our … Continue Reading
March 11, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Immigration Reform Bills
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) endorsed two pieces of immigration reform legislation: H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act and H.R. 1603, the Farm Workforce Modernization Act. These bills aim to promote justice and fairness for America's Dreamers, Temporary Protected Status (TPS) and Deferred Enforced Departure (DED) holders and create stability and economic opportunity for immigrant workers and the United States' agricultural sector. H.R. 6, the American Dream and Promise Act, … Continue Reading
March 10, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Votes to Provide Critical Relief & Stimulus to Families, Workers, and Businesses
Every Member of the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) voted to pass the final American Rescue Plan Act, which will now go to President Biden's desk. This comprehensive legislation will help end the COVID-19 pandemic, provide economic relief to workers and families, safely reopen schools, and get Americans back to work safely. The NDC secured additional NDC-endorsed priorities in the final American Rescue Plan, as well as several other vital provision advocated for by New Dem Members, … Continue Reading
March 01, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Endorses George Floyd Justice in Policing Act
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) endorsed the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. This bicameral bill seeks to advance important, meaningful reforms to increase transparency and accountability, improve the culture of policing, curb police brutality, and end racial profiling. "Black Americans have endured generations of systemic racism and discrimination for too long, and this has been painfully evident in their treatment by law enforcement. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act is … Continue Reading
February 26, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Secures Wins in the American Rescue Plan
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Members voted to pass the American Rescue Plan Act, comprehensive legislation to help end the COVID-19 pandemic, provide economic relief to workers and families, safely reopen schools, and get Americans back to work safely. The NDC helped shape the American Rescue Plan, including with NDC-endorsed provisions: A national recovery strategy, including funding for testing and vaccine manufacturing and distribution An enhanced and expanded Child Tax Credit … Continue Reading
February 24, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Endorses The Equality Act
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) endorsed The Equality Act (H.R. 5), a bill that would ban discrimination against LGBTQ Americans in arenas including public accommodations, housing, federal funding, education, credit, and jury service. H.R. 5 will amend the Civil Rights Act to illegalize discrimination against individuals on the basis of their sexual orientation or gender identity. NDC Members have long pushed for equal rights legislation to protect LGBTQ Americans, and this … Continue Reading
February 18, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Endorses H.R. 1, the For the People Act
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) endorsed H.R. 1, the For the People Act. H.R. 1 is a sweeping campaign finance and election reform bill that will make it easier for Americans to vote, end the dominance of money in politics, and help ensure all elected officials work in the public interest. NDC Members proposed many of the provisions included in the package, ranging from election security measures, ethics reforms, transparent campaign ads, and other voting rights measures. "After the … Continue Reading
February 16, 2021
New Dem Reps. Schrier, Foster, Chair DelBene Push FDA to Conduct Review of Most Effective Rapid Tests
Today, New Democrat Coalition Reps. Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), Bill Foster (IL-11), and Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-08) led Coalition Members in sending a letter to Acting FDA Commissioner Janet Woodcock. In the letter, the Representatives urge the FDA to conduct a comparative evaluation of rapid tests to determine which tests are the most effective tests that can be scaled up for mass production and distribution. The members said, "Regularly performed, at-home testing helps individuals make … Continue Reading
January 28, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Unveils First 100 Days Policy Priorities
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by NDC Leadership Members, unveiled its First 100 Days Agenda. Through this agenda, the Coalition will take actionable steps to end the pandemic, create jobs, and solve the challenges of the 21st century. The NDC will fight for durable progress on our nation's most pressing issues, including ending the pandemic, spurring equitable economic growth and opportunities, tackling climate change, modernizing our infrastructure, protecting and expanding … Continue Reading
January 27, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Urges House Leadership to Act on COVID-19 Economic Stimulus Priorities
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) sent a letter to President Joe Biden, Speaker Nancy Pelosi, and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer urging action on a slate of bold, innovative policies to help end the pandemic and rebuild robust economic growth and opportunity that works for every American. The letter reads: "The NDC proposals have clear alignment with President Biden and Vice President Harris's American Rescue Plan and would build on the foundation of House Democrats' core relief and … Continue Reading
January 20, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on the Inauguration of President Joe Biden and Vice President Kamala Harris
New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement on the inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr. as President of the United States and Kamala D. Harris as Vice President of the United States. "Today begins a new chapter in American history. After a stormy, unpredictable, and at times dangerous period, today brings new light and hope for our future. This will be a future we can all share in. President Biden pledged to be a leader for all of America, just as the … Continue Reading
January 15, 2021
Game-Changer: Top House Democrats On Biden Support For Automatic Triggers
Today Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08), incoming Chair of the Joint Economic Committee, and New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and NDC Chair-Emeritus Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06), expressed their delight at President-elect Biden's game-changing support for automatic stabilizers, tying unemployment benefits to pandemic and economic conditions. In the summer of 2020, Beyer and New Democrat Coalition leaders put forth a legislative proposal to automatically trigger continued and … Continue Reading
January 14, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on Biden-Harris Administration’s Emergency Relief Package
New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued the following statement on the incoming Biden-Harris Administration's legislative package to fund vaccinations and provide immediate, direct economic relief to working families and communities bearing the brunt of the COVID-19 crisis: "New Dems welcome the release of President-elect Biden's legislative package and look forward to achieving our shared priorities with the incoming administration. Americans need additional aid and … Continue Reading