Press Releases
New Democrat Coalition Statement on House Passage of H.R. 4
Today, the House of Representatives passed the New Democrat Coalition-endorsed (NDC) H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act. The bill, introduced by NDC Vice Chair Terri Sewell, seeks to address the most egregious forms of recent voter suppression by developing a process to determine which states and localities with a recent history of voting rights violations must pre-clear election changes with the Department of Justice. "One of the most sacred rights as an American is the right to vote. … Continue Reading
November 18, 2019
House Passes New Democrat Coalition-Endorsed, Bipartisan TRIA Bill
Today, the House of Representatives passed the New Democrat Coalition-endorsed (NDC) H.R. 4634, The Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Reauthorization Act of 2019. The Terrorism Risk Insurance Act (TRIA) was signed into law in the aftermath of the September 11 terrorist attacks, which resulted in the largest insured losses from a non-natural disaster on record, and caused terrorism risk insurance coverage to become unavailable or extremely expensive. TRIA corrects this market failure and keeps … Continue Reading
November 15, 2019
House Passes New Democrat Coalition-Endorsed Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Bill
Today, the House of Representatives passed the New Democrat Coalition-endorsed (NDC) H.R. 4863, The United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019, reauthorizing and expanding the Export-Import Bank for ten years. As the official national export credit agency, the Agency supports American workers by financing the export of American-made goods from companies nationwide, including those that have trouble accessing private markets for trade financing, like small businesses. The Bank is … Continue Reading
November 14, 2019
House Extends Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress Following New Democrat Coalition Push
New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Emeritus Jim Himes (CT-04) co-led a letter with Republican Study Committee Chair Mike Johnson to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy urging an extension on the bipartisan Select Committee on the Modernization of Congress (Select Committee), which is chaired by NDC Chair Rep. Derek Kilmer. NDC Rep. Dean Phillips (MN-03) also joined 30 freshmen members in a bipartisan letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy calling … Continue Reading
November 14, 2019
Torres to Focus on Inland Empire’s Housing Priorities in New Role as Co-Chair of New Dem Housing Task Force
Rep. Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released the following statement today announcing her appointment as the Co-Chair to the New Democrat Coalition Housing Task Force. "I bought my first home at the age of twenty-three - not many can say the same today," Rep. Torres said. "As a longtime resident of the Inland Empire, I know that the biggest barrier preventing our community from reaching its full economic potential is lack of affordable housing units." According to Christopher Thornberg, director of … Continue Reading
November 14, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Export-Import Bank Reauthorization Bill
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) announced the endorsement of H.R. 4863, The United States Export Finance Agency Act of 2019, reauthorizing and expanding the Export-Import Bank for ten years. As the official national export credit agency, the Agency supports American workers by financing the export of American-made goods from companies nationwide, including those that have trouble accessing private markets for trade financing, like small businesses. The Bank is fundamentally important … Continue Reading
November 06, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Statement on Trump’s Decision to Begin the Withdrawal Process from the Paris Climate Accord
President Trump announced the United States will begin the withdrawal process from the Paris Climate Accord, leaving America as the only nation to abandon the global effort to combat climate change. New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and NDC Climate Change Task Force Co-Chairs Don Beyer (VA-08), Elaine Luria (VA-02), Sean Casten (IL-06), and Susan Wild (PA-07) spoke out on the Administration's announcement that it would begin the legal process for withdrawal, and stressed … Continue Reading
October 30, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Releases National Security Principles
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by Chair Derek Kilmer and the NDC National Security Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Brad Schneider, Brendan Boyle, Anthony Brown, and Abigail Spanberger, released national security policy principles. The NDC national security strategy promotes the safety and prosperity of Americans and reaffirms America's commitment to a safer, more just and more peaceful world. Specifically, the NDC outlines the following pillars in its national security … Continue Reading
October 30, 2019
More Than 160 Members Urge House Democratic Leadership to Prioritize Clean Energy Tax Policies
Today the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition (SEEC), joined by the New Democrat Coalition and the Congressional Progressive Caucus, led 166 members in calling for the inclusion of clean energy tax policies in must-pass legislation this year-demonstrating broad Democratic support for the immediate passage of these policies. The urgency of the climate crisis requires the United States and nations around the world to advance climate policies as quickly as possible. The omnibus … Continue Reading
October 28, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Applauds House Passage of Drug Pricing Legislation
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Member-led legislation that would improve transparency into prescription drug pricing and potentially lower costs for all Americans. This comes after the NDC efforts endorsing bipartisan legislation to increase transparency into prescription drug pricing, increase competition, and lower costs. The NDC urged House Leadership to move these bills forward in a bipartisan way and are pleased to see broad support for these … Continue Reading
October 23, 2019
House Passes New Democrat Coalition-Supported Legislation to Protect American Elections
Today, the House of Representatives passed H.R. 4617, The Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act, which would prohibit foreign spending in our elections by closing loopholes, improving transparency and accountability requirements, and mandating disclosures of illicit offers from other nations and governments. The SHIELD Act contains provisions from two bills previously endorsed by the NDC. Included in this package are New Dem-endorsed bills to … Continue Reading
October 18, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Housing Legislation
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by Chair Derek Kilmer, NDC Vice Chair for Policy Suzan DelBene, and NDC Housing Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Denny Heck, Katie Hill, and Ben McAdams, announced the endorsement of four pieces of housing legislation. The endorsement comes after the NDC Housing Task Force hosted a forum on Capitol Hill focused on challenges that contribute to America's housing supply shortage and a forum on measurable solutions to address them. The forums and endorsed … Continue Reading
October 15, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Legislation on Technology and Artificial Intelligence
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by Chair Derek Kilmer, NDC Vice Chair Suzan DelBene, and the NDC Technology Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Sharice Davids, Kendra Horn, Harley Rouda, and Darren Soto, announced the endorsement of legislation on technology and artificial intelligence. This is the first round of technology bill endorsements by the NDC in the 116th Congress. This package of bills is forward-looking, responsive to the realities of our rapidly advancing technological world, … Continue Reading
October 09, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Chair Joins House Democratic Leaders in Introducing Legislation to Protect American Elections
New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06), along with leading House Democrats, introduced legislation to strengthen the integrity of American elections and curb foreign interference in the nation's democratic process. The Stopping Harmful Interference in Elections for a Lasting Democracy (SHIELD) Act will prohibit foreign spending in our elections by closing loopholes, improving transparency and accountability requirements, and mandating disclosures of illicit offers from other … Continue Reading
September 20, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Inducts Additional Member
This week, by a unanimous vote, the New Democrat Coalition was proud to add Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25) to join the Coalition in the 116th Congress. Rep. Morelle brings an abundance of real-world experience and is dedicated to advancing the New Dem priorities that focus on growing the economy, embracing innovation, and promoting smart and fiscally responsible government. The New Democrat Coalition is the largest ideological caucus in the House. "The strength of the New Democrat Coalition is its … Continue Reading
September 19, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Health Care Task Force Statement on Drug Pricing Legislation
New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Derek Kilmer, NDC Vice Chair Suzan DelBene, NDC Leadership Member Ami Bera, and NDC Health Care Task Force Co-Chairs, Reps. Angie Craig, Kurt Schrader, Kim Schrier, and Greg Stanton, released the following statement on H.R. 3, the Lower Drug Costs Now Act: "The New Democrat Coalition supports efforts to lower drug prices, bring more options to market, and create transparency. We look forward to reviewing the proposal the Speaker and Committee Chairs put … Continue Reading
September 18, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Releases Priorities for U.S. Climate Policy
The New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by Chair Derek Kilmer, NDC Vice Chair Scott Peters, and the NDC Climate Change Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Don Beyer, Sean Casten, Elaine Luria, and Susan Wild, released policy principles and endorsed legislation to combat climate change. In doing so, the NDC seeks to address the climate challenge with the urgency the crisis demands and to embrace the notion that the U.S., through its powerful economy and culture of innovation, can be best positioned to be … Continue Reading
September 16, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Legislation to Protect American Elections
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) announced the endorsement of bipartisan legislation introduced by NDC Members to protect our nation's elections. Our free and fair elections are a cornerstone of American democracy, and these bills are necessary reforms to better protect our elections ahead of 2020. Specifically, the NDC endorsed H.R. 1272, The Restoring Integrity to America's Elections Act, H.R. 2135, The Preventing Adversaries Intentionally from Disbursing Advertising Dollars (PAID) … Continue Reading
September 12, 2019
New Democrat Coalition National Security Task Force Statement on Administration’s $3.6 Billion Military Funding Grab
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Derek Kilmer and National Security Task Force Co-Chairs, Reps. Brad Schneider (IL-10), Anthony Brown (MD-04), Brendan Boyle (PA-02), and Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) released the following statement on the Trump Administration's plan to repurpose $3.6 billion in military construction funds for a border wall: "Despite the clear threats and challenges America faces around the globe, the administration intends to steal $3.6 billion from the important work and … Continue Reading
September 10, 2019
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Health Care Stabilization Bills
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) endorsed legislation put forward by the NDC Health Care Task Force to stabilize the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and improve coverage expansion and affordability. The ACA has expanded coverage to millions of Americans, and protected coverage for millions more. These bills would help fortify the health insurance system, expand coverage, and bring down insurance costs for Americans. H.R. 1425, The State Healthcare Premium Reduction Act, introduced by Reps. … Continue Reading