Press Releases
New Dem Amendments Improve CISPA
Today, during floor consideration of H.R.624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), several amendments introduced by New Democrats to strengthen privacy protections, oversight, and accountability passed with overwhelming support. "I am pleased to see New Dems taking a proactive role to improve our nation's efforts and help protect against cyber-attacks," said Chair Ron Kind (WI-03). "With their amendments, we improved privacy protections while keeping America safe from … Continue Reading
April 18, 2013
New Dem Amendments Improve CISPA
Today, during floor consideration of H.R.624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), several amendments introduced by New Democrats to strengthen privacy protections, oversight, and accountability passed with overwhelming support. "I am pleased to see New Dems taking a proactive role to improve our nation's efforts and help protect against cyber-attacks," said Chair Ron Kind (WI-03). "With their amendments, we improved privacy protections while keeping America safe from … Continue Reading
April 17, 2013
New Dems: Proactive Approach to Combat Cyber Threats, Protect Privacy
Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, chaired by Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03), recognized substantial improvements to H.R.624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, and urged their colleagues to support final passage. "Every day, foreign governments, terrorist organizations, and criminal groups attack our cyber networks in both the public and private sectors. To keep America safe, our nation must take a proactive approach and implement the necessary measures to combat cyber … Continue Reading
April 11, 2013
Strengthening Our Economy through Comprehensive Immigration Reform
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Ron Kind (WI-03), Vice Chair Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Immigration Task Force Chairs Reps. Jared Polis (CO-02), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Joe Garcia (FL-26), and other New Dem Members released a framework for Comprehensive Immigration Reform designed to build an immigration system that reflects our American values, focuses on growing our economy, reunites families, and ensures that immigrant communities can successfully integrate and fully participate in … Continue Reading
April 10, 2013
New Democrat Coalition: Time for Tough Decisions
Today, the leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, led by Chair Ron Kind (WI-03), and Vice Chairs Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the President announced his budget for fiscal year 2014. "We appreciate President Obama's efforts to design a budget that restores fiscal sustainability while creating jobs by investing in technology, education and broadband infrastructure that keep America competitive in the global economy. … Continue Reading
March 21, 2013
New Dem Chair: Republican Budget Undermines Our Work to Move this Country Forward
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Ron Kind (WI-03) released the following statement as the House of Representatives begins debate on the Republican budget: "The Republican budget undermines our work to move this country forward, stifles economic advancement, and hinders job growth. Continually reducing our investments in key areas for our competitiveness will leave our businesses with an under-skilled workforce, an outdated transportation network, and reduced technology innovation in … Continue Reading
March 18, 2013
New Dem Trade Task Force Responds to Japan’s Request for Membership in the TPP
Today, Co-Chairs of the New Democrat Coalition Trade, Critical Infrastructure and Manufacturing Task Force released the following statement after Prime Minister Abe of Japan announced his country will be seeking membership in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP): "This is a bold decision for Japan and we welcome their interest in joining TPP. We understand the Obama Administration has raised legitimate issues, and we urge the two governments to work together to resolve … Continue Reading
March 13, 2013
New Democrat Coalition Welcomes Representative Kyrsten Sinema
Today, the New Democrat Coalition welcomed their 51st member to the coalition, Representative Kyrsten Sinema from Arizona's 9th Congressional District. "Kyrsten brings to Congress a history of working across the aisle to achieve results in the Arizona State Legislature. Her experience will help us continue our efforts to find a balanced approach to reducing our deficit while keeping our country competitive in the global economy. We look forward to collaborating with her to move our country … Continue Reading
March 01, 2013
New Democrat Coalition: Swift, Balanced Action Now
40 Members of the New Democrat Coalition sent a letter to President Barack Obama and congressional leadership, urging them to take swift, balanced action to avert this self-inflicted wound on our economy. In the letter, led by New Democrat Coalition Chair Ron Kind (WI-03), Vice Chairs Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04), Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Rick Larsen (WA-02), Allyson Schwartz (PA-13), the New Dems expressed a desire to pick up where prior efforts left off to identify specific spending … Continue Reading
February 19, 2013
New Democrat Coalition Chair Ron Kind Underscores Need to Go Big
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Ron Kind (WI-03) released the following statement after the announcement of the New Alan Simpson-Erskine Bowles plan: "New Dems continue their support of a big, balanced deal to get our fiscal house in order. We hope today's push by Erskine Bowles and Alan Simpson will spark a renewed sense of urgency among Members to reach a bipartisan agreement and we look forward to seeing more details of their plan. As New Dems, we are ready to work across the aisle … Continue Reading
February 14, 2013
New Democrat Coalition Announces First Immigration Task Force
Today, the leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, led by Chair Ron Kind (WI-03), and Vice Chairs Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Jim Himes (CT-04), Rick Larsen (WA-02), and Allyson Schwartz (PA-13), released the following statement after the announcement of their first Immigration Task Force: "As New Dems, we believe America is only as strong as our standing in the global economy, and in order to remain competitive, we must fix our nation's broken immigration system. We are confident Representatives … Continue Reading
January 04, 2013
New Dems Welcome 17 New Members
Today, the leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, led by Chair Ron Kind (WI-03), and Vice Chairs Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Jim Himes (CT-04), Rick Larsen (WA-02), and Allyson Schwartz (PA-13), released the following statement after 17 new, New Democrat Representatives were sworn in. "Members of the New Democrat Coalition are united in their belief that our democracy is at risk when ideology overpowers progress. We are solution-driven, and for this reason, we know our members will … Continue Reading
January 02, 2013
New Democrat Coalition Chair Ron Kind: Time to Act is Now
This evening, New Democrat Coalition Chair Ron Kind (WI-03) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted to extend tax cuts to the middle class. "Tonight, Congress put politics aside to do what was necessary to support the middle class and to protect American small businesses. Unfortunately, this compromise only scratches the surface of what needs to be done to help solve our fiscal challenges. "We can no longer continue to punt the ball. We've got to take a … Continue Reading
January 01, 2013
New Dem Leadership Urges Colleagues to Support American Tax Payer Relief Act
Today, the leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, led by Chair Ron Kind (WI-03), and Vice Chairs Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Jim Himes (CT-04), Rick Larsen (WA-02), and Allyson Schwartz (PA-13), released the following statement: "We have an agreement. We have a path forward. While we have some reservations, this compromise is necessary to give certainty to the middle class. "As New Dems, we believe we must go big with a balanced approach of a combination of revenue increases and spending cuts … Continue Reading
December 20, 2012
New Democrat Coalition Leadership Urges Colleagues to Vote Against Speaker Boehner’s Plan B
Today, the leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, led by Chair Ron Kind (WI-03), and Vice Chairs Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Jim Himes (CT-04), Rick Larsen (WA-02), and Allyson Schwartz (PA-13), released the following statement prior to the House of Representatives vote on Speaker John Boehner's Plan B. "Let's get back to Plan A - a bipartisan compromise. As we've said before, the solution is to go big. That means taking a balanced approach with a combination of revenue increases and spending … Continue Reading
November 16, 2012
New Democrat Coalition Stands Behind Russia PNTR
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Ron Kind (WI-03), and Vice Chairs Representatives Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Jim Himes (CT-04), Rick Larsen (WA-02), and Allyson Schwartz (PA-13) released the following statement after the House of Representatives voted in favor of passage of H.R. 6156, The Russia and Moldova Jackson-Vanik Repeal and Sergei Magnitsky Rule of Law Accountability Act of 2012. "Our vote, today, ensures that Russia will be held accountable for their actions and American businesses … Continue Reading
November 15, 2012
New Democrat Coalition: We’re Ready to Deal
Today, at this critical juncture for our nation, in the midst of a fragile economic recovery, New Democrat Coalition Chair Ron Kind (WI-03), Vice Chairs Representatives Jim Himes (CT-04), Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Rick Larsen (WA-02), Allyson Schwartz (PA-13) and other New Dem Members are reaching out to President Barack Obama, Speaker John Boehner, and Democratic Leader Nancy Pelosi to work with them to secure agreement on a plan for the fiscal well-being of our economy. "We must act now. As … Continue Reading
November 15, 2012
New Democrat Coalition Letter Calls for Swift Passage of Russia PNTR
Today, Members of the New Democrat Coalition Trade, Critical Infrastructure and Manufacturing Task Force, sent a letter to their colleagues in the House of Representatives urging support of passage for Permanent Normal Trade Relations (PNTR) with Russia. "We must open the door for our nation to engage in Russia's lucrative market. This agreement eliminates existing trade barriers and provides critical enforcement and protection through the World Trade Organization so that American businesses … Continue Reading
November 14, 2012
New Democrat Coalition: More than One Fourth of the Democratic Caucus
Today, in preparation for the 113th Congress, the New Democrat Coalition took a series of moves to strengthen their role as Congress' largest coalition of moderates heading into the 113th Congress. First, the Coalition inducted new Members and elected a new leadership team. New Dems elected Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03) as the Chair and re-elected Reps. Jim Himes (CT-04), Rick Larsen (WA-02), and Allyson Schwartz (PA-13) as Vice Chairs and added Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11) as a Vice Chair. "We … Continue Reading
August 01, 2012
New Dems: Next Move, Comprehensive Tax Reform
Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, chaired by Rep. Joseph Crowley (NY-7), released the following statement after their vote against H.R. 8, legislation extending tax cuts to the wealthiest Americans. "Today, the House of Representatives cast yet another vote in what has become a long list of votes held purely for election-year messaging. With less than 20 legislative days left this year, the American people can't afford to have Congress playing political games instead of passing … Continue Reading