Press Releases
New Democrats Welcome Review of Fiduciary Rule
Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, led by Congressman Joseph Crowley (NY-7), released the following statement upon the announcement that the Department of Labor (DOL) plans to re-propose its rule defining a fiduciary duty for the purposes of investment advice: "We are encouraged by the announcement that the Department of Labor is taking a second look at the proposed rule on fiduciary duty. As originally proposed, this rule would have created uncertainty for millions of Americans … Continue Reading
September 13, 2011
New Democrats Statement on Passage of Highway, FAA Extensions
Today, New Democrat Coalition Critical Infrastructure and Manufacturing Task Force co-chairs Representatives Rick Larsen (WA-2), Jason Altmire (PA-4) and Laura Richardson (CA-37) released the following statement hailing passage of the Surface and Air Transportation Programs Extension Act of 2011 (H.R. 2887): "Strengthening our nation's infrastructure is vital to creating jobs, growing our economy and maintaining our competitiveness in the 21st century global economy. As New Democrats, we … Continue Reading
September 13, 2011
New Dem Education Leaders Applaud Passage of Charter School Bill
Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition Education Task Force Representatives Susan Davis (CA-53) and Jared Polis (CO-2) released the statement below following passage of the bipartisan Empowering Parents through Quality Charter Schools Act (H.R. 2218): "America's future economic prosperity rests on our ability to ensure that all students receive an excellent education, including those who attend charter schools. The bipartisan Quality Charter School Act will spread the most successful … Continue Reading
September 08, 2011
New Dems: Congress Needs to Get to Work on Jobs
New Dem priorities included in President's Jobs Plan: Trade, Infrastructure and Strengthening Small Businesses Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, led by Congressman Joseph Crowley (NY-7), released the following statement in response to President Obama's address to Congress this evening on job creation: "Every day that passes without action on jobs another American struggles to find work and another family cannot pay their mortgage or send their child to college. The … Continue Reading
August 04, 2011
New Democrats Call for a Clean FAA Extension to End Shutdown
FAA shutdown puts American jobs, economy in jeopardy Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition Critical Infrastructure and Manufacturing Task Force called on Republicans to reconvene the House and put forward a clean extension of the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) reauthorization to get Americans back to work and end the wasteful use of taxpayer dollars. New Dems know that in order to compete globally our air transport system must continue to be the safest, most efficient and most … Continue Reading
July 30, 2011
New Dem Leadership: Time to Act
Leaders support Senate bill to end gridlock and pay our nation's bills Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, led by Congressman Joseph Crowley (NY-7), released the following statement in support of H.R. 2693, the Bipartisan Budget Control Act, to increase the U.S. debt ceiling and provide the basis for a comprehensive deficit reduction solution: "As New Democrats, we believe that our nation's fiscal health is critical to strengthening our ability to innovate, grow and compete in the … Continue Reading
July 19, 2011
New Democrats: We Need a Comprehensive Solution for Deficit Reduction
Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, led by Congressman Joseph Crowley (NY-7), released the following statement on the debt ceiling negotiations and the need for a comprehensive deficit reduction solution: "As New Democrats, we believe that our nation's fiscal health is critical to strengthening our ability to innovate, grow and compete in the global economy. At this critical juncture, in the midst of a fragile economic recovery, we must address our nation's debt and get on a path … Continue Reading
July 07, 2011
New Dems Call on Republicans to Advance Comprehensive Trade Package that Includes Trade Adjustment Assistance
Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, led by Congressman Joseph Crowley (NY-7) and the New Dem Trade Task Force Co-Chairs Congressmen Adam Smith (WA-9) and Jim Moran (VA-8), released the statement below following today's Ways and Means Committee "mock" mark-up of the three pending U.S. bilateral trade agreements - Korea, Panama and Colombia: "The three pending trade agreements are important measures that will help increase our exports, build our economy and strengthen our national … Continue Reading
June 23, 2011
New Dems Applaud Passage of Bill to Reform U.S. Patent System
Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, chaired by Congressman Joseph Crowley (NY-07), released the following statement hailing passage of the America Invents Act (H.R. 1249): "The New Dems applaud House passage of the bipartisan America Invents Act, which will modernize our patent system to help innovators get their ideas and products to market faster and more efficiently. America is home to the world's leading innovators - who have helped bring to market everything from advanced … Continue Reading
May 24, 2011
New Democrats Unveil Agenda for Improving U.S. Infrastructure and Strengthening Manufacturing
Discuss Proposals and Job Creation with President Obama's Jobs Council Chair Jeffrey Immelt Today, the New Democrat Coalition met with Jeffrey Immelt, Chairman of the President's Council on Jobs and Competitiveness, to collaborate on ideas for creating private sector jobs and helping American businesses and workers compete in the global marketplace. During the meeting with Immelt, the New Democrats unveiled an agenda to foster economic growth and job creation based on policies that … Continue Reading
May 24, 2011
New Dems Discuss the Future of Education in a Global Economy with Teacher Union President Randi Weingarten
Group discusses ideas to meet America's education needs Today, members of the New Democrat Coalition met with Randi Weingarten, President of the American Federation of Teachers (AFT), to discuss reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). The meeting with Weingarten is part of an ongoing dialogue between the New Dems, education community leaders and stakeholders on the need to fix our education system to better prepare students for college and jobs in the global … Continue Reading
May 10, 2011
New Dems Call on Agencies to Revise Proposed Fiduciary Rule
Proposed DOL ruling would hurt Americans using IRAs to save for retirement Nearly 30 Members of the New Democrat Coalition sent a letter to the Department of Labor, the Securities and Exchange Commission, and the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission expressing concern over a recent proposed ruling that would negatively impact Americans with Individual Retirement Accounts (IRAs) and other retirement and savings plans. In the letter, led by Representatives Carolyn McCarthy (NY-4) and … Continue Reading
May 04, 2011
New Dem Chair Encouraged By Progress on Pending Trade Agreements
Today, Congressman Joseph Crowley (NY-7), Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, released the following statement in response to the letter from United States Trade Representative Kirk to House and Senate leaders on the progress of the pending trade agreements: "The New Democrats are encouraged by the Obama Administration's continued progress toward enactment of a comprehensive trade agenda that includes the pending bilateral trade agreements - Korea, Panama and Colombia - and Trade Adjustment … Continue Reading
May 03, 2011
New Dems Discuss Education Reform with Michelle Rhee
Collaborate on shared goal of preparing students to compete for jobs in the global economy Today, Members of the New Democrat Coalition met with Michelle Rhee, founder of StudentsFirst and former Washington, D.C. Schools Chancellor, to discuss the upcoming reauthorization of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). Under the leadership of the New Democrat Coalition Education Task Force Co-Chairs, Representatives Susan Davis (CA-53) and Jared Polis (CO-2), the New Dems are … Continue Reading
April 15, 2011
New Democrats’ Unveil Priorities for Housing Finance Reform
Proposals include winding down Fannie and Freddie, preserving access to affordable loans and strengthening taxpayer protections Today, the New Democrat Coalition released a set of principles to guide the work of the Coalition on Housing Finance Reform. Under the leadership of the New Dem Financial Services Task Force Co-Chairs Congressmen Jim Himes (CT-4) and Gary Peters (MI-9), the New Dems believe it is time to fix America's housing finance market to better serve American families and … Continue Reading
April 13, 2011
New Democrats Statement on President Obama’s Deficit Reduction Plan
Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, chaired by Congressman Joseph Crowley (NY-07), released the following statement on President Obama's Deficit Reduction Plan: "We share the President's belief that deficit reduction must be a shared responsibility among all Americans. Everything should be on the table, including meaningful tax reform, identifying wasteful defense spending, and finding ways to make our entitlement programs solvent. Unfortunately, House Republicans came out of the … Continue Reading
April 06, 2011
New Dems Encouraged by Colombia Deal
Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, led by Congressman Joseph Crowley (NY-7) and the New Dem Trade Task Force Co-Chairs Congressmen Adam Smith (WA-9) and Jim Moran (VA-8), released the following statement in response to the Administration's announcement of a deal with Colombia to move forward with the United States-Colombia Trade Promotion Agreement: "The New Democrats are very encouraged by the Obama Administration's announcement of an action plan that creates a clear path forward … Continue Reading
March 25, 2011
New Democrats Applaud Moderate Senators' Education Principles
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Education Task Force, led by co-chairs Representatives Susan Davis (CA-53) and Jared Polis (CO-2), released the statement below following the release of the Senate Moderate Democrats Working Group's A Call for Urgency: Statement of Principles to fix the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA): "As our economy continues to stabilize and we work to achieve economic growth that is sustainable in the long-term, we cannot overlook the need to make reforms to … Continue Reading
February 14, 2011
New Democrats Respond to the President’s Budget? ??
Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, chaired by Congressman Joseph Crowley (NY-07), released the following statement regarding President Obama's Fiscal Year 2012 budget: "We appreciate President Obama's efforts to design a budget that balances the need to cut spending without stifling our nation's economic recovery. Now more than ever we need to focus on smart programs that foster long-term economic growth and support private sector-led job creation. From initiatives that help … Continue Reading
January 25, 2011
New Democrats Applaud President Obama's State of the Union
Coalition is positioned to lead on key policy areas outlined in speech Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, chaired by Congressman Joseph Crowley (NY-07), released the following statement in response to President Obama's State of the Union Address: "We applaud President Obama for addressing the nation tonight and putting forward a vision focused on achieving sustainable economic growth and ensuring the prosperity of American families and businesses - today and tomorrow. "The New … Continue Reading