Press Releases
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
March 21, 2016
New Dem Reps. Bera & Peters Praise FDA for Responding to Call to Help Lower the Price of Generic Drugs
Washington, DC - Last week New Dem Reps. Ami Bera (CA-07) and Scott Peters (CA-52) praised the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) recent decision to begin accelerating applications for generic drugs. Bera and Peters led a letter with nearly 30 New Dems to the FDA last month, urging the agency to prioritize generic drug applications to stop irresponsible price-gouging as happened in the case of Turing Pharmaceutical CEO Martin Shkreli. "I'm glad to see the FDA taking action to keep … Continue Reading
March 17, 2016
New Dems Unanimously Vote to Induct Rep. Stacey Plaskett (VI – AL)
Washington, DC - Earlier this week, the New Democrat Coalition unanimously voted to induct Rep. Stacey Plaskett (VI - AL) as its newest Member. "I am honored to welcome Stacey as a member of the New Democrat Coalition," said Chairman Ron Kind. "I know I speak for all our Members when I say I look forward to working with her to advance smart, common sense policies that will help Americans succeed in the changing global economy." "I am honored to join my colleagues as a member of the New … Continue Reading
March 16, 2016
New Dems Release Report on American Prosperity Agenda
Washington, DC – Today, the New Democrat Coalition released a report detailing work New Dem Members have done to advance the tenets laid out in the Coalition’s American Prosperity Agenda. The Prosperity Agenda, originally released in March 2015, outlines 24 principles the group supports to grow the economy, preserve the American Dream, and make government work better. “This report illustrates what we need to do to win in the economy of the future,” said Coalition … Continue Reading
February 25, 2016
New Democrat Coalition Chairman Ron Kind’s Statement on Customs Bill Becoming Law
Washington, DC - Today, New Democrat Coalition Chairman Ron Kind attended the bill signing at the White House for H.R. 644, the Trade Facilitation and Trade Enforcement Act. "I was honored to be present today as President Obama signed this important piece of legislation into law. It is the responsibility of the United States to lead the way in setting labor standards on the products we accept. This legislation becoming law is a step in the right direction for ending the exploitation of … Continue Reading
February 04, 2016
New Dem Rep. Bera's Statement on Letter Urging FDA to Reduce Drug Prices
Washington, DC - This month, Rep. Ami Bera and Rep. Scott Peters led nearly 30 New Dems in sending a letter to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) urging it to take key steps to help reduce drug prices. Rep. Bera and Rep. Peters released the following statements: "Americans should be able to access quality, affordable prescription medication," Congressman Bera said. "Competition is critical to maintaining reasonable pricing and the backlog in generic drug applications, as well as the … Continue Reading
January 13, 2016
New Democrat Coalition Chair Ron Kind’s Statement on President Obama’s 2016 State of the Union
Washington, DC - Today, President Obama delivered his final state of the union address as President of the United States. New Democrat Coalition Chair Ron Kind released the following statement: "As tonight's speech made clear, we need to build on the bipartisan successes of 2015 and focus on priorities that will allow us to build consensus and make 2016 even more productive. In the past year, we acted on long-dormant agenda items that many had long condemned as impossible to solve - to name … Continue Reading
December 18, 2015
New Dem Leadership Members’ Statement on 2015 Omnibus Passage
Washington, DC - Today, the House passed an omnibus spending bill on a bipartisan vote of 316-113. Leadership Members of the New Democrat Coalition released the following statement: "The omnibus represents a sound compromise that will prevent a disastrous government shutdown and prioritize investments that make our economy more competitive, support the middle class, and strengthen our national security. Earlier this year, we sent a letter to Speaker Boehner highlighting the need to avert … Continue Reading
December 17, 2015
New Dem Leadership Members’ Statement on PATH Act
Washington, DC - Today, the House passed the Protecting Americans from Tax Hikes (PATH) Act on a vote of 318-109. Leaders of the New Democrat Coalition released the following statement after voting no on the bill: "As New Democrats, we support efforts to make America more competitive and grow our economy through important tax provisions such as the Research and Development Tax Credit, increased small business expensing, and the New Market Tax Credit. These and many other measures in the PATH … Continue Reading
December 03, 2015
New Democrat Coalition Statement on Passage Transportation Package
Washington, DC - Today, on a vote of 359-65 the House passed the Fixing America's Surface Transportation (FAST) Act, bipartisan legislation to provide much-needed stability to America's infrastructure by authorizing surface transportation projects for five years, shoring up the Highway Trust Fund, and reauthorizing the Export-Import Bank. "Today's long-term transportation legislation shows that with bipartisan compromise we can take commonsense steps to address problems that have seemed … Continue Reading
December 02, 2015
New Democrat Coalition Statement on Passage of Every Student Succeeds Act
Washington, DC - Today, bipartisan legislation to revise the long-outdated policies of No Child Left Behind passed the House on a vote of 359-64. Members of the Coalition praised the bill for taking a positive step forward for students by leaving in place needed accountability while creating additional flexibility and replacing inadequate aspects of No child Left Behind. "Today's passage is a huge milestone for improving our country's public schools," said Coalition Vice Chair Jared … Continue Reading
November 24, 2015
Foster: SEC Seeks To Increase Transparency In Dark Pool Trading Following Foster, New Democrat Recommendations
Washington, DC—Last week, the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) proposed rules to increase transparency in dark pool trading. The proposal comes after Congressman Bill Foster and members of the New Democrat Coalition Financial Services Task Force urged the SEC to make the changes. In June, Foster and others wrote SEC Chair Mary Jo White asking the SEC to expand and standardize the information made available to the investing public by alternative trading systems (ATSs). A copy of … Continue Reading