Press Releases
New Democrat Coalition Chairman Urges Action on Trade Promotion Authority and Trade Adjustment Assistance
New Democrat Coalition Chairman Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03) issued the following statement urging action on Trade Promotion Authority and Trade Adjustment assistance, which he called "vital tools" to help America compete in the global economy. "Since 1934, Congress has passed 18 Trade Promotion Authority bills and this year must be no different. Trade Promotion Authority gives the United States a vital tool to pursue modern trade agreements that create good-paying American jobs, boost manufacturing … Continue Reading
November 14, 2013
New Democrat Coalition Unveils COMPETES Act Reauthorization Agenda
As hearings on the first reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act since 2010 commenced this week, the New Democrat Coalition unveiled its comprehensive agenda for COMPETES. The Coalition's leaders on the House Science, Space and Technology Committee - the committee of jurisdiction for COMPETES - spearheaded the effort, convening for several months in informal talks and briefings to build support for the tech-friendly agenda. First passed in 2007, the America COMPETES Act provides support … Continue Reading
October 16, 2013
New Democrat Coalition Leaders Back Deal to Avert Default, End Government Shutdown
The leadership of the New Democrat Coalition formally endorsed the deal to raise the debt limit and end the government shutdown reached by Sens. Harry Reid (D-NV) and Mitch McConnell (R-KY) today. The leaders released the following statement in response to the announcement of the deal: "We refuse to believe that Washington must be trapped in a never-ending cycle of high-stakes brinkmanship and partisan finger-pointing. The American people are exhausted with the constant gridlock in this town … Continue Reading
October 02, 2013
New Democrat Coalition to Join Democratic Leaders to Introduce Comprehensive Immigration Reform Legislation Today
The leaders of the New Democrat Coalition's Immigration Task Force, long seen as key leaders within the House Democratic Caucus on a comprehensive measure to reform our immigration system and continuing our economic recovery, issued the following statement today to announce that the Coalition would lead the way on a comprehensive immigration reform bill. "As Members of the New Democrat Coalition, we've been working hard to fix our badly broken immigration system in a way that will include a … Continue Reading
September 27, 2013
New Democrat Coalition Leaders Offer Common-Sense Solutions on Debt Limit
As the House majority inches closer to a dangerous strategy of using the full faith and credit of the United States as a bargaining chip in high-stakes budget negotiations, New Democrat Coalition Members have stepped forward to offer key solutions that Members believe will help to break the gridlock. "I am pleased to see my New Democrat Coalition colleagues taking an active role in finding workable solutions to ensure that Congress responsibly raises the debt limit," said New Democrat … Continue Reading
September 20, 2013
New Democrat Coalition: Time to Put Partisanship Aside, Avoid Self-Inflicted Economic Crisis
The pro-growth, fiscally-responsible New Democrat Coalition sent a unified message to their colleagues today: quit the partisan bickering and find a way to put the nation's finances in order before the federal government shuts down and the debt limit is breached. New Dems Working for Real Fiscal Solutions: "We risk becoming a deadbeat nation that doesn't fulfill its obligations." - New Democrat Coalition Chairman Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03) "Congress must do more than just keep the lights on, but … Continue Reading
September 19, 2013
New Democrat Coalition Welcomes New Executive Director, J.D. Grom
The New Democrat Coalition welcomed new Executive Director J.D. Grom to the organization this week. Grom replaces former Executive Director Adam Pase, who helped lead the Coalition for the last five and a half years. "The New Democrat Coalition is pleased to welcome J.D. back to our team," said New Democrat Coalition Chair Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03) "He has the policy expertise and the proven leadership ability to be an effective manager of the New Democrat Coalition as we seek to find commonsense … Continue Reading
September 17, 2013
New Democrat Coalition Chairman Rep. Ron Kind Responds to Congressional Budget Office’s 2013 Long-Term Budget Outlook
New Democrat Coalition Chairman Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03) issued the following statement in response to the Congressional Budget Office (CBO)'s long-term budget outlook: "As Chairman of the New Democrat Coalition, I am firmly committed to a budget that returns fiscal sanity to Washington while preserving the investments that help America compete and win in the global marketplace - investments that all Democrats wish to protect. Today's CBO report makes clear that while our deficit has been … Continue Reading
August 02, 2013
New Democrat Coalition to Speaker Boehner: Introduce Comprehensive Immigration Reform by September 30
The New Democrat Coalition, a group of 53 moderate, pro-growth House Members issued an ultimatum to Speaker John Boehner today: introduce a comprehensive immigration reform bill with a pathway to citizenship by September 30, 2013 or the leading group of moderates in the House of Representatives will advance on a fix to the nation's broken immigration system. After releasing principles for a comprehensive immigration reform package in April, the Coalition maintained its effort to build … Continue Reading
July 24, 2013
New Dems Welcome Representative Annie Kuster
Following a unanimous vote of its membership, the New Democrat Coalition welcomed Rep. Annie Kuster (NH-02) to its ranks Wednesday afternoon. The moderate, pro-growth Coalition now represents over ¼ of the entire House Democratic Caucus at 53 Members. The first woman to represent her western and northern New Hampshire district, Kuster was elected to the House in 2012. She explained that her pragmatic, solutions-oriented approach to governing would make her a natural fit for the New … Continue Reading
July 19, 2013
New Democrat Coalition Offers Constructive Fixes to Partisan, Divisive ESEA
New Democrat Coalition Members introduced a slate of amendments to improve an overwhelmingly unpopular reauthorization to the nation's Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA). While Members intended to oppose final passage of the bill, New Dems offering amendments explained that their efforts represented the Coalition's drive to get serious about reforming the nation's education system by embracing innovative approaches in the classroom and discarding old ideas that don't work. We need … Continue Reading
June 27, 2013
New Democrat Coalition Responds to Senate Passage of Comprehensive Immigration Reform
As the U.S. Senate passed a comprehensive immigration reform package with a resounding majority of 68 votes to 32, the New Democrat Coalition's Immigration Task Force called upon Speaker of the House John Boehner to put politics aside and act in the best interest of American competitiveness in the global economy by passing comprehensive immigration reform. "As the great-grandson of immigrants and as a former tech entrepreneur, I have experienced firsthand the contribution that immigration … Continue Reading
June 20, 2013
New Dems Welcome Representative Pete Gallego
The New Democrat Coalition, the largest group of moderates in Congress welcomed Rep. Pete Gallego (TX-23) as its 52nd Member today. The Coalition hailed Gallego's arrival as a vital addition to strengthen the Coalition's already-powerful hand in the House. "I'm proud to welcome Representative Gallego to the New Dems," said New Dem Chair Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03). "Pete embraces our vision for America's future success in the global economy, and it's clear that he's come to Washington to fix … Continue Reading
June 19, 2013
Gutierrez, House Working Group on Immigration Dems Meet with New Democrat Coalition to Plan Future of Comprehensive Reform Bill
Today, Democrats from the House informal working group on Immigration - the "Gang of Seven" - met with the moderate New Democrat Coalition to chart a forward course for immigration reform in the House. Rep. Luis Gutierrez (IL-04) called on Speaker Boehner to abandon the Republicans' "go-it-alone" strategy on immigration. Gutierrez's call was joined by the New Dems' Immigration Task Force Co-Chairs, Rep. Jared Polis (CO-02), Rep. Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Rep. Joe Garcia (FL-26). "If … Continue Reading
June 18, 2013
New Dems Applaud Start of U.S.-E.U. Trade and Investment Negotiations
Today, New Democrat Coalition Trade, Critical Infrastructure, and Manufacturing Task Force Co-Chairs Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY-06), and Rep. Cedric Richmond (LA-02) announced their support for the President's launch of landmark trade negotiations between the U.S. and European Union (EU) by releasing the following statement: "With today's launch of trade and investment negotiations with the EU, the United States has a prime opportunity to unleash the dynamic potential of … Continue Reading
June 07, 2013
New Dems Call on Issa, Goodlatte to Strengthen House Immigration Reform
40 Members of the New Democrat Coalition sent a letter to Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Darrell Issa and Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte, urging them to bring the GOP-led "piecemeal" approach to immigration reform closer in line with the comprehensive immigration reform package passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee. In the letter, led by New Dem Chair Ron Kind (WI-03) and Immigration Task Force Chairs Jared Polis (CO-02), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), and Joe Garcia (FL-26), the New … 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 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