Press Releases
Startup Day Across America
The 4th Annual Startup Day Across America is an initiative started and led, in part, by New Dem Members. This bipartisan and bicameral event provides the opportunity for local entrepreneurs to work with their elected officials to discuss the importance of startups to our economy and raise awareness of the entrepreneurial activity happening from across the country. New Dems have been leading advocates in passing and implementing legislation to help entrepreneurs raise capital and start … Continue Reading
July 14, 2016
New Dems Introduce Efficient Nominations Act
Today New Dem Reps. Scott Peters (CA-52) and Jared Polis (CO-02) introduced the Efficient Nominations Act, co-sponsored by six other New Dems. This bill will ensure presidential nominations are heard within a reasonable amount of time, preventing excessive delays and vacancies in executive departments of the federal government which prevent agencies from carrying out the work they need to do. In recent years, the Senate has taken longer and longer to act on nominees, both for high profile … Continue Reading
July 13, 2016
New Dem Chairman Rep. Kind Commends the Obama Administration for Taking Action to Hold China Accountable and Level the Playing Field for American Workers and Businesses
Today, U.S. Trade Representative Michael Froman announced that the United States has launched a new trade enforcement action against the People's Republic of China at the World Trade Organization (WTO) concerning China's export duties on nine different raw materials. The export duties China imposes provide substantial competitive advantages for Chinese manufacturers by making it more expensive for American manufacturers that rely on these raw materials to produce their goods. "The U.S.-China … Continue Reading
July 06, 2016
New Dems Send Letter to House Appropriations for Increase in Computer Science Funding
Last week, over 20 Members of the New Democrat Coalition (New Dems) sent a letter, led by Reps. Jared Polis (CO-02), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and Tony Cardenas (CA-29), to the House Appropriations Committee seeking new funding for computer science. Specifically, Members of the Coalition request $250 million in funding for Computer Science Development Grants in the Fiscal Year 2017 Labor, Health and Human Services, and Education Appropriations bill. According to the Computer Science Education … Continue Reading
June 29, 2016
National Security Groups Praise New Dem National Security Principles
The New Democrat Coalition continues to gain support for their National Security Principles, released yesterday. National Security groups Third Way, 4DPAC, and Northrop Grumman released the following statements of support for the New Dems' tough and smart national security plan: Mieke Eoyang, Vice President for the National Security Program at Third Way, said "In a time of growing global crises and reckless rhetoric, the New Democrat Coalition's national security strategy is strong, smart, … Continue Reading
June 28, 2016
Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi Praises New Dem National Security Principles
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi (CA-12) stated her praise for the New Democrat Coalition’s National Security Principles. The comprehensive national security strategy, released today, will help keep America safe and will strengthen the nation’s standing globally: “New Dems have outlined a smart and strong comprehensive strategy that keeps America safe while honoring our values,” House Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi said. “Our first responsibility is to protect … Continue Reading
June 28, 2016
Democratic Whip Steny Hoyer Praises New Dem National Security Principles
Yesterday, the New Democrat Coalition released National Security Principles for a tough and smart national security strategy that secures our homeland and protects our values. House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05) released the following statement in support of the New Democrat Coalition's comprehensive national security plan: "The New Democrat Coalition has been among the strongest voices when it comes to calling for a robust national security strategy. The principles they're … Continue Reading
June 27, 2016
New Democrat Coalition Releases National Security Principles
Washington, DC - Today, the New Democrat Coalition released National Security Principles for a tough and smart national security strategy that secures our homeland and protects our values. The principles represent a set of collective priorities that address modern national security challenges and how to defeat terrorist threats like ISIS without reckless interventions. This plan advances a comprehensive national security policy to help make America safer and strengthen our standing … Continue Reading
June 23, 2016
New Democrat Coalition Chairman Ron Kind’s Statement on Supreme Court Decision on Immigration
Washington, DC - Today the Supreme Court issued a 4-4 ruling in United States v. Texas, the case concerning the Deferred Action for Parents of Americans and Lawful Permanent Residents (DAPA) and expanded Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) programs. The decision is a harsh reminder and call of action that Republicans and Democrats need to come together to pass comprehensive immigration reform to fix our broken immigration system. DAPA and DACA allow undocumented immigrants with … Continue Reading
June 15, 2016
New Democrat Coalition Chairman Ron Kind’s Statement on Congressman Hoyer’s Make It In America Plan
Washington, DC - Earlier this week, House Democratic Whip Steny H. Hoyer announced his updated Make It In America Plan to address today's economic challenges and opportunities. The Plan aligns with many priorities in the New Democrat Coalition's American Prosperity Agenda:Winning the Future which outlines a list of policies to keep America the most competitive, creative, and innovative country in the world. "Hardworking Americans have seen first-hand that the economy of today is very … Continue Reading
May 18, 2016
Chairman Ron Kind’s Statement on Release of International Trade Commission’s Report on TPP
Washington, DC - Today, the International Trade Commission (ITC) released its report assessing the impact the Trans-Pacific Partnership trade agreement would have on the United States economy. Below is Chairman Kind's statement on the report: "Today's release of the International Trade Commission report is an important step in moving the trade agenda forward. I was pleased to see that the ITC found, what many of us have known for some time, Trans-Pacific Partnership is a much better … Continue Reading
May 12, 2016
Rep. Kind Outlines New Dem Solutions for America’s Changing Economy
New Democrat Coalition Chair Ron Kind (WI-03) outlined policy solutions to address America’s changing economy. Rep. Kind highlights New Dem-led efforts to find the most innovative, effective solutions for adapting to these economic changes. The released report, New Dem American Prosperity Agenda: Winning the Future, provides details of the bills aimed at keeping America’s engine revving, creating high-paying jobs, and improving the skills of all Americans who seek … Continue Reading
May 09, 2016
New Dem Rep. DelBene on Small Businesses and the Woman Card
The bedrock of America's economy is the ability of entrepreneurs to start new ventures and build them through hard work. New Dem Rep. Suzan DelBene (WA-01) shares insight on the state of women entrepreneurs in the current economy, citing her legislation in the American Prosperity Agenda: Winning the Future to help hardworking women entrepreneurs succeed in the 21st century. Read the full piece in The Hill or on … Continue Reading
May 09, 2016
Rep. Kind Outlines New Dem Solutions for America’s Changing Economy
New Democrat Coalition Chair Ron Kind (WI-03) outlined policy solutions to address America's changing economy. Rep. Kind highlights New Dem-led efforts to find the most innovative, effective solutions for adapting to these economic changes. The released report, New Dem American Prosperity Agenda: Winning the Future, provides details of the bills aimed at keeping America's engine revving, creating high-paying jobs, and improving the skills of all Americans who seek them. Read more in The … Continue Reading
May 02, 2016
Boosting America’s Exports Act Will Help Small Businesses Expand Export Opportunities
Washington, DC - Last week, New Dem Rep. Cheri Bustos (IL-17) introduced the Boosting America's Exports (BAE) Act which provides American businesses with the help and guidance that will allow them to expand into foreign markets. The Act is co-sponsored by New Dem Reps. Don Beyer (VA-08), John Carney (DE-AL), Bill Foster (IL-11), Jim Himes (CT-04), Derek Kilmer (WA-6), and Ron Kind (WI-03), Anne Kuster (NH-02), Jared Polis (CO-02), and Mike Quigley (IL-05). Currently just a quarter of American … Continue Reading
April 28, 2016
New Dem Chair’s Statement on Investing in Opportunity Act
Washington, DC - Yesterday, New Dem Chair Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03) introduced a bipartisan bill that creates an incentive for entrepreneurs and businesses to invest in economically distressed communities across the country. The bill opens the door to private capital in many ways as it removes barriers to investment, concentrates capital through geographical targeting, and provides incentives for investors to make long-term commitments. Rep. Kind released the following statement: "While economic … Continue Reading
April 27, 2016
The HALOS Act Cuts Red Tape For Startup Businesses
Washington, DC - Today, the House passed Helping Angels Lead Our Startups (HALOS) Act introduced by New Dem Rep. Krysten Sinema (AZ-09). This bipartisan bill, highlighted in the New Democrat Prosperity Agenda: Winning the Future, will reduce regulatory barriers between startup businesses and potential investors during "demo days." A large majority of New Dem Members supported this bill. The bill, which passed through the House Financial Services Committee in March, ensures that startup … Continue Reading
April 27, 2016
Email Privacy Act Protects Americans in Digital Age
Washington, DC - Today, the House passed the Email Privacy Act, a bipartisan bill led by New Dem Vice-Chair Rep. Jared Polis (CO-02). This bipartisan bill, highlighted in the New Democrat Prosperity Agenda: Winning the Future, will fix outdated privacy laws. All present New Dem Members supported this bill which had more than 314 cosponsors. The bill updates the Electronic Communications Privacy Act (ECPA) and the arbitrary law that permits email communications to be obtained without a warrant … Continue Reading
April 20, 2016
New Dems Discussed Plans to Grow the Economy in Every Town and City
Our economy is changing, and so must our efforts to find the most innovative, effective solutions for adapting to those changes. In response to Americans’ concern over the changing economy, the New Democrat Coalition developed the American Prosperity Agenda to help hardworking Americans thrive in the changing global economy. Earlier this week, New Dems Rep. Scott Peters (CA-52) and Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06) spoke on the House floor about the American Prosperity … Continue Reading
April 19, 2016
New Dems Identify Key Questions for BLS in the Next Survey on Contingent Worker
Washington, DC - Earlier this week, over 20 Members of the New Democrat Coalition (New Dems) sent a letter, led by Reps. Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Seth Moulton (MA-06), and Jared Polis (CO-02), to the Department of Labor and the Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) outlining aspects of the contingent workforce BLS in the next Contingent Worker Supplement (CWS) to the Current Population Survey. In the last decade, our economy has not only endured the worst economic downturn since the Great … Continue Reading