Press Releases
House Passes New Democrat Coalition-Supported Bill To Strengthen Career And Technical Education
Yesterday, the House of Representatives passed the Senate Amendment to the Strengthening Career and Technical Education for the 21st Century Act, which reauthorizes and amends the Carl D. Perkins Career and Technical Education Act. This vital piece of bipartisan legislation strengthens and improves career and technical education (CTE). The bill makes necessary federal investments in secondary and post-secondary career education, aims to improve alignment between educational organizations … Continue Reading
July 25, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Members Call on Congress to Protect American Workers
New Democrat Coalition Members Reps. Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and Brad Schneider (IL-10) introduced bills to offer assistance to American farmers, workers, and businesses as President Trump’s trade war continues to hurt our workers and our economy. These bills would be unnecessary if it were not for President Trump’s unilateral trade actions that are fueling a trade war that is disrupting markets, raising prices, and costing American jobs. While it would be better … Continue Reading
July 17, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018
Today, the House of Representatives passed the House amendment to S. 488, the JOBS and Investor Confidence Act of 2018. S. 488 would accomplish four main goals: facilitate access to capital for small businesses and start-ups; increase protections for consumers and investors; help counter drug and human trafficking; and promote financial stability. New Democrat Coalition Chair Jim Himes (CT-04) issued the following statement on the bill: “Small businesses and start-ups, and the … Continue Reading
June 27, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on Immigration Bill Failure
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Jim Himes (CT-04) issued the following statement on the 301-121 defeat of the Republicans’ latest immigration proposal in the House of Representatives: “Another day, another failed effort by House Leadership to jam through harmful immigration legislation. Today’s bill was sold as a compromise to the press and the American people, but involved no Democratic input and tried to enshrine into law discriminatory and unjust practices that run counter to the … Continue Reading
June 27, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Chair Himes: Restore Budget Process, Fiscal Responsibility
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Jim Himes (CT-04) testified before the Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform to lay out suggestions on how to significantly reform the budget and appropriations process in the House of Representatives. “It’s no exaggeration to say that this chaotic, top-down process has helped push congressional approval ratings and trust in government itself to historic lows. I’ve been here long enough to know that almost no one in or around … Continue Reading
June 15, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Members' Statement on Trump Administration’s Tariffs on China
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Jim Himes (CT-04); New Democrat Coalition Trade Task Force Co-Chairs Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05); and Ways & Means Committee Members Ron Kind (WI-03), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement after reports that the Administration will move forward with $50 billion in tariffs on China: “There are many reasons for the United States to work with our allies to reign in many of the trade and … Continue Reading
June 15, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on the Sixth Anniversary of DACA
Today marks the sixth anniversary of the announcement of Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program by President Obama. The DACA program has allowed nearly 800,000 immigrants who arrived in the United States as young children to live openly and contribute to their communities and the economy without fear of deportation. DREAMers contribute to our communities and boost our economy, create jobs, and raise wages for U.S. citizens. New Democrat Coalition Chair Rep. Himes released the … Continue Reading
June 06, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Releases New Report on Housing Crisis
Preliminary Findings Report on America’s Housing Crisis Today, the New Democrat Coalition’s Housing Task Force Co-Chairs Reps. Denny Heck, Stephanie Murphy, Scott Peters, and Juan Vargas and NDC Chair Jim Himes released a preliminary findings report on America’s Housing Crisis: Missing Millions of Homes. The struggles shared with the Coalition by constituents, the frustration voiced by homebuilders, the concern expressed by city and county leaders, and the disappointing data presented by … Continue Reading
May 31, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Members' Statement on Steel and Aluminum Tariffs
Today, New Democrat Coalition Trade Task Force Co-Chairs Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Gregory W. Meeks (NY-02) issued the following statement on President Trump’s actions to levy steel and aluminum tariffs on the European Union, Canada, and Mexico: “The administration continues to unilaterally push forward with a protectionist trade policy that is not in America’s best interest. Once again, the president has moved forward with a policy impacting trade relations with some of our closest allies … Continue Reading
May 31, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Releases New Report on Expanding Opportunity
Today, the New Democrat Coalition released Closing the Skills and Opportunity Gaps, the first report in the Coalition’s A Future that Works series focused on expanding opportunities in the changing economy. The series, announced in a press conference earlier this month, can be the next progressive advance as it lays out policy priorities that will help make sure our workers are prepared for the jobs of the future. Within the first paper are three principles for expanding opportunities in … Continue Reading
May 31, 2018
What They’re Saying About the New Democrat Coalition Economic Opportunity Agenda: A Future that Works
The New Democrat Coalition, through the leadership of the NDC Chair Jim Himes and the Future of Work Task Force Co-Chairs Bill Foster, Seth Moulton, and Jared Polis, unveiled the Economic Opportunity Agenda: A Future that Works, which lays out policy priorities that will help make sure our workers are prepared for the jobs of the future. The report released today, Closing the Skills and Opportunity Gaps, is the first in a series focused on expanding opportunities in the changing … Continue Reading
May 21, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Members' Statement on China Trade Negotiations
New Democrat Coalition Trade Task Force Co-Chairs Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Gregory W. Meeks (NY-02) issued the following statement on President Trump’s trade negotiations with China: “While we are relieved the administration is backing away from a trade war with China, the strategy only shows this administration's weakness in diplomacy by allowing China to buy their way out instead of making real reform. The administration accepted a soft commitment from China to import more American energy … Continue Reading
May 17, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Lays Out New Economic Opportunity Agenda: A Future that Works
New Democrat Coalition Lays Out New Economic Opportunity Agenda: A Future that Works New Democrat Coalition announces policy priorities that will help make sure our workers are prepared for the jobs of the future Today, the New Democrat Coalition announced the Economic Opportunity Agenda: A Future that Works can be the next progressive advance as it lays out policy priorities that will help make sure our workers are prepared for the jobs of the future. The report announced today, Closing … Continue Reading
May 17, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Lays Out New Economic Opportunity Agenda: A Future that Works
New Democrat Coalition Lays Out New Economic Opportunity Agenda: A Future that Works New Democrat Coalition announces policy priorities that will help make sure our workers are prepared for the jobs of the future Today, the New Democrat Coalition announced the Economic Opportunity Agenda: A Future that Works, which lays out policy priorities that will help make sure our workers are prepared for the jobs of the future. The report announced today, Closing the Skills and Opportunity Gaps, … Continue Reading
May 16, 2018
New Democrat Coalition on Trump Administration’s Failure to Keep Congress Informed
New Democrat Coalition on Trump Administration’s Failure to Keep Congress Informed United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer canceled meeting with New Democrat Coalition Members Today, Members of the New Democrat Coalition were scheduled to meet with United States Trade Representative Robert Lighthizer to discuss the importance of maintaining America’s place in NAFTA negotiations, concerns about some of the Administration’s misplaced trade priorities, and the lack of … Continue Reading
April 26, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Health Care Task Force Introduces Two Bills to Cut Health Care Costs and Expand Coverage to Millions
New Democrat Coalition Health Care Task Force Introduces Two Bills to Cut Health Care Costs and Expand Coverage to Millions Bills Would Expand Affordable Health Care Coverage and Empower States to Boost & Simplify Enrollment Today, New Democrat Coalition Affordable and Accessible Healthcare Task Force Co-Chair Ami Bera (CA-07), along with fellow Co-Chairs Kurt Schrader (OR-05), and Annie Kuster (NH-02), introduced two bills to expand access to affordable health care, simplify … Continue Reading
April 18, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on Bipartisan Queen-Of-The-Hill Rule
Today, New Democrat Coalition Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-31) joined Rep. Jeff Denham (R-CA), Rep. Will Hurd (R-TX), Congressional Hispanic Caucus Chairwoman Michelle Lujan Grisham (D-NM), and Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) recipient Leticia Herrera to discuss the bipartisan "queen-of-the-hill" rule, which would force debate and a vote in the House on four measures to provide solutions for DACA recipients. The DACA program has allowed nearly 800,000 immigrants who arrived in the … Continue Reading
March 23, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Members’ Statement on the Bipartisan Omnibus
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Jim Himes (CT-04) and Vice Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06), an Appropriator and Member of the Joint Select Committee on Budget and Appropriations Process Reform, released the following statement on the omnibus that was signed into law: “No compromise is ever perfect, but this week’s funding bill, which passed the House of Representatives with significant bipartisan support, provides investments in national security, the National Institute of Health (NIH), … Continue Reading
March 22, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Members’ Statement on President Trump’s Tariffs Against China
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Jim Himes (CT-04) and New Democrat Coalition Trade Task Force Co-Chairs Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Gregory W. Meeks (NY-02) issued the following statement in response to President Trump’s announcement of $60 billion in tariffs against China: “For the United States to lead on trade, we should not put our own industries and American jobs at risk for a half-baked, poorly thought through retaliatory action against the second largest economy in the world. If … Continue Reading
March 21, 2018
New Democrat Coalition Members’ Statement on Trump’s Request for Extension of Trade Promotion Authority
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Jim Himes (CT-04); New Democrat Coalition Trade Task Force Co-Chairs Rick Larsen (WA-02) and Gregory W. Meeks (NY-02); and Ways & Means Committee Members Ron Kind (WI-03), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and Terri Sewell (AL-07) released the following statement after President Trump formally requested a three-year extension of Trade Promotion Authority: “New Democrat Coalition Members were integral to the passing of Trade Promotion Authority (TPA) in 2015. … Continue Reading