Press Releases
New Dem Leadership Endorses Slate of Tax Bills to Support Hardworking Families, Incentivize Investment and Innovation
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership endorsed 10 taxation bills, the majority of which are bipartisan. Each of these New Dem-led bills is aimed at making targeted improvements to the tax code to benefit families, workers, and small businesses around the country. From expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and making the Child Tax Credit (CTC) permanent to incentivizing large-scale transmission projects and creating a tax credit for hiring apprenticeship employees, these pieces … Continue Reading
December 05, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Chair Announces Rep. Marilyn Strickland as Newest Member of the Coalition’s Leadership Team
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair (NDC) Annie Kuster (NH-02) announced Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will join the Coalition as a Leadership Member. Following Rep. Lori Trahan’s (MA-03) election to the House Democratic Policy and Communications Committee (DPCC), Chair Kuster appointed Rep. Strickland to fill her position on the NDC Leadership team. “I am thrilled to congratulate our New Dem colleagues, Reps. Trahan and Strickland, on their new leadership positions,” said New Democrat … Continue Reading
December 01, 2023
New Dem National Security Task Force Chair Statement on Senator Tuberville Lifting Hold on Some Military Nominations, Calls for all Holds to Be Lifted
Today, New Democrat Coalition National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released the following statement after Senator Tommy Tuberville indicated he would lift his hold on top military nominations: “For nearly a year, Senator Tuberville’s blockade of high-level military promotions has prevented more than 350 dedicated military officers from filling key leadership positions that are essential to our national security and military readiness. His reckless and irresponsible … Continue Reading
November 22, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on Deal to Release Hostages Captured During Hamas’s October 7th Attack on Israel
Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on the deal reached to secure the release of hostages taken by Hamas during the October 7th attacks: “The announcement of a temporary cease-fire deal between Israel and Hamas and the agreement to free dozens of hostages taken by Hamas during their vicious attacks against Israel last month is an important step forward. These hostages, including several Americans, will be finally … Continue Reading
November 15, 2023
NewDEAL and New Dems Launch ‘2024 Freedom Agenda’
Washington, DC -- Today, the New Democrat Coalition and NewDEAL launched their joint 2024 Freedom Agenda, which shows how Democrats from city councils to state legislators to Congress are fighting to protect Americans' fundamental freedoms and expand opportunities, while Republicans continue to sow chaos, extremism, and division at every level of government. The agenda emphasizes that everyone should have “the chance to achieve the American Dream, make deeply personal decisions without … Continue Reading
November 15, 2023
New Dems Urge House, Senate Armed Services Committees to Incorporate the Coalition’s National Security Priorities in Upcoming NDAA
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) led 44 New Dem Members on a letter to House and Senate Armed Services Committee leadership calling on both chambers to consider the Coalition’s priorities in their upcoming bicameral negotiations to produce a National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). “With freedom and democracy at risk around the globe, Congress must ensure that the U.S. is equipped to respond to threats at home and abroad,” … Continue Reading
November 15, 2023
New Dems Implore Congressional Leaders to Bring the President’s Full Supplemental Funding Request Up for a Vote
Washington, D.C. -- Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06) led a total of 76 New Dems on a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries, Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Minority Leader Mitch McConnell strongly urging them to schedule a vote on President Biden’s supplemental request for security and humanitarian aid in support of Israel, … Continue Reading
November 14, 2023
New Dem Chair Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement following the House floor vote on the continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government into 2024. The bipartisan CR passed by a vote of 336-95: “Today, despite Speaker Johnson and House Republicans’ continued efforts to drive a partisan wedge through the government funding process, New Dems and House Democrats demonstrated once again that we'll always put people over politics. “Let me be clear: this continuing … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
New Dem Chair Kuster Statement on Vice Chair Kilmer’s Decision to Not Seek Re-Election
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement following NDC Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer’s (WA-06) announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2024. Rep. Kilmer is a leader in the Coalition and previously served as NDC Chair in the 116th Congress. “Since his election to Congress in 2012, our dear friend Derek Kilmer has been a tireless advocate for Washingtonians and has served as a model of pragmatic governance, bipartisan cooperation, and … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
New Dem Trade Task Force Leads Effort to Grow Partnership with the Administration on a Strong, Proactive Trade Agenda
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Trade Task Force sent a letter to President Biden outlining the Trade Task Force’s comprehensive policy plan to maintain the United States as a leader in the global marketplace and enact trade policies that will benefit American workers, consumers, growers, producers, and businesses. In the letter, New Dem Trade Leaders describe the Task Force’s eight key objectives to build on recent progress and further strengthen U.S. trade policy: Counter Competitive … Continue Reading
November 08, 2023
New Dem Artificial Intelligence Working Group Chair Leads Letter to Social Media and AI CEOs Raising Concerns of Deceptive Synthetic Media
Today, New Democrat Coalition Artificial Intelligence Working Group Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06) led 30 New Dems in a letter to the CEOs of leading generative AI developer companies and social media companies to raise concerns about the rise of synthetic media that is designed to manipulate or deceive online users. The increasing ease of both creating and viewing deceptive synthetic media, including deep fakes and synthetic images, have sparked considerable concern about increased threats from … Continue Reading
November 02, 2023
New Dem Leadership Statement on the Partisan House GOP Supplemental and Need for a Bipartisan Path Forward
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Leadership released a statement following the floor vote on House Republicans’ hyper-partisan supplemental appropriations bill, which would increase the deficit by $27 billion over ten years: “America is at its best and the world is at its safest when the U.S. leads with our allies. And Congress is at its best when lawmakers on both sides of the aisle work together in the best interests of our country. “Unfortunately, in one of his first acts as Speaker of … Continue Reading
October 31, 2023
New Dems Send Letter to Congressional Leadership Urging Full Funding of the Affordable Connectivity Program
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), NDC Leadership Member Marc Veasey (TX-33), and New Dem Angie Craig (MN-02) led 70 New Dems on a letter to Congressional leadership urging both chambers to include funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) consistent with the President’s emergency supplemental appropriations request in any upcoming government funding package. Enacted as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law championed by New Dems last Congress, … Continue Reading
October 27, 2023
NDC Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Stanton Leads Letter Calling for Swift Consideration of Administration’s Border Security Request
Today, New Democrat Coalition Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) led 34 New Dem Members in a letter to Congressional leadership calling on the Senate to quickly bring a bipartisan border security package reflecting President Biden’s supplemental request to the floor. Throughout the 118th Congress, New Dems have called on the Administration and House leadership to advance additional funding to streamline immigration processes, secure the border, and tackle … Continue Reading
October 25, 2023
New Dem Leadership Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Resolution Standing with Israel, Unequivocally Condemning Hamas
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Vice Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) released a statement following the passage of the bipartisan resolution led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05). The resolution reiterates that the United States Congress stands with Israel and unequivocally condemns the terrorist attacks Hamas launched targeting Israeli civilians. “Today, Members of the New Democrat … Continue Reading
October 25, 2023
New Dem Chair on Election of Far-Right Extremist Mike Johnson as Speaker
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement following the election of Mike Johnson as the 56th Speaker of the House. Johnson led over 100 House Republicans in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court seeking to overturn the 2020 election. As recently as last night, Johnson refused to acknowledge whether Joe Biden is the legitimately elected President of the United States. “Nearly a month after the House GOP ousted their own Speaker, Republicans … Continue Reading
October 24, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Applauds Designation of 31 Regional Tech Hubs, Including 17 Represented by New Dems
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06) released a statement applauding the Biden Administration’s announcement designating 31 Regional Tech Hubs as part of the $10 billion Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Program authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Of the 31 Tech Hubs, 17 are represented by New Dem Members. These regions are identified by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) as having assets and … Continue Reading
October 20, 2023
New Dem Leadership Endorses Biden Administration’s Funding Request that Includes Support for Israel and Ukraine
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership endorsed the Biden administration’s $106 billion supplemental request, which will provide approximately $60 billion in funding to support Ukraine, $14 billion to support Israel, and $10 billion in humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza, the West Bank, and elsewhere. The request also includes $7 billion to reinforce our Indo-Pacific allies like Taiwan and $14 billion to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, stem the flow of illicit fentanyl, and … Continue Reading
October 20, 2023
New Dem Chair Statement on Extremist Jim Jordan Failing for a Third Time to Secure Votes to Become House Speaker, Calls for Bipartisan Path Forward
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement after Jim Jordan’s failure to secure enough votes to become Speaker of the House, again: “Jim Jordan’s intimidation campaign continues to fail. For three rounds of votes, Jordan has been bleeding, not gaining support. Since ousting the former Speaker nearly three weeks ago, the GOP Conference has only caused more chaos as Republicans have repeatedly failed to unite 217 of their Members around a … Continue Reading
October 16, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Chair on GOP Nomination of Far-Right Extremist Jim Jordan for House Speaker
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on the House GOP Conference’s nomination of far-right extremist and founder of the fringe House Freedom Caucus Congressman Jim Jordan: “New Dems are wholeheartedly committed to working across the aisle to deliver commonsense results for the American people. Since he came to Congress over 15 years ago, Jim Jordan has spent his career doing exactly opposite. “Instead of working across the aisle to get … Continue Reading