Press Releases
Coalition's Energy Task Force Unveils Clean Energy Investment Bank Legislation
With soaring energy prices and consumers feeling the pain at the gas pump, the New Democrat Coalition's Energy Task Force introduced legislation today that will help diversify the nation's energy portfolio and bring down energy prices. The 21st Century Energy Technology Deployment Act was introduced by Congressmen Jay Inslee [WA-01] and Steve Israel [NY-02], two co-chairs of the NewDems task force. They were joined by their fellow co-chairs Congressmen Ron Klein [FL-22] and Ed Perlmutter … Continue Reading
September 18, 2008
New Democrat Coalition's Financial Services Task Force Announces Working Group on Regulatory Modernization
With the unprecedented federal takeover of insurance giant AIG, and continuing instability on Wall Street rattling investors worldwide, the New Democrat Coalition's Financial Services Task Force, chaired by Reps. Melissa Bean (IL-08) and Tim Mahoney (FL-16), today announced a working group that will focus on the need for regulatory modernization of the financial services industry. "I am pleased that two of the most constructive and thoughtful members of the Financial Services Committee, Reps. … Continue Reading
April 15, 2008
New Dems Offer Roadmap Forward on Health IT
Set goal of fully interoperable nationwide Health IT exchange with 75% adoption by 2018 Today, Members of the New Democrat Coalition joined New York City Mayor Mike Bloomberg in urging Congress to take action on measures that would encourage rapid nationwide implementation of health information technology. At a press conference with Mayor Bloomberg, the New Dems unveiled a roadmap that will guide their efforts to achieve a fully interoperable health IT exchange by 2018 with adoption by at … Continue Reading
November 07, 2007
Progress Report: New Democrat Coalition's Agenda for the 110th Congress
Last December, shortly after Democrats regained control of the House and Senate, New Democrats released a robust agenda. While we've accomplished much of our agenda, we have more work to do, and remain committed to advancing policies that maintain U.S. competitiveness, meet the challenges posed by globalization in the 21st century, and strengthen our standing in the world. Technological Innovation - To remain a global leader we must continue to develop and embrace the best technologies … Continue Reading
July 27, 2007
New Democrat Coalition Co-Chairs Back The Health Information Technology Promotion Act
Today, the Co-Chairs of the House New Democrat Coalition; Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-CA), Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), and Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) made strides toward improving a healthcare system that is plagued by risisng costs and declining quality of care by voting for H.R.4157, The Health Information Technology Promotion Act. "Even though the United States has the most advanced medical care in the world, our healthcare system is still stuck in the past, remaining heavily reliant on inefficient paper … Continue Reading
April 24, 2007
New Democrats Join House Leadership in Launching the Innovation Agenda for the 110th Congress
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chairwoman, Rep. Ellen Tauscher, Vice-Chair, Rep. Ron Kind, and fellow New Democrats, Reps. Melissa Bean, Brian Baird, Ron Klein, and Rush Holt joined fellow House Democrats to launch the Innovation Agenda for the 110th Congress. The New Democrats, always leaders on the economy and innovation, have played a key role in developing and championing the Innovation Agenda over the past two years. "This week's kick-off of the Innovation Agenda is a down payment on our … Continue Reading
March 21, 2007
Supplemental is a New Way Forward for Iraq,Not Another Blank Check
Today, the leadership of the New Democrat Coalition announced that it will be key voting the U.S. Troop Readiness, Veterans' Health and Iraq Accountability Act. "Passing this supplemental funding legislation with strict accountability standards is the first step in carving a new way forward for Iraq, and it will help us provide the best possible care for our returning troops wounded in combat," said New Dem Chairman Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-Calif). "Our members are making the passage of this … Continue Reading
December 12, 2006
New Dems Bolster Influence by Securing Key Committee Slots
Today, the House New Democratic Coalition (NDC), the largest centrist coalition in Congress, got a boost on their agenda for the 110th Congress when House Speaker-designate Nancy Pelosi and the House Democratic Steering Committee named the Members who will serve on influential House committees. It was announced that six New Dem Members -- including three New Dem Vice-Chairs: Reps. Ron Kind (Wisc.), Artur Davis (Ala.), and Joe Crowley (N.Y.) -- will be joining the House Ways & Means … Continue Reading
December 06, 2006
New Democrat Coalition Re-elects Leadership; Releases Detailed Agenda for 110th Congress
Today, in preparation for the Democratic Majority, the New Democrat Coalition took a series of moves to strengthen their role as Congress' largest centrist coalition in the 110th Congress. First, the New Democrat Coalition reelected their current leadership team, which reorganized and refocused the group in 2005. Rep. Ellen Tauscher (Calif.) was re-elected as the Chair of the coalition. Reps. Adam Smith (Wash.), Ron Kind (Wisc.), Artur Davis (Ala.) and Joe Crowley (N.Y.), will all retain … Continue Reading
July 27, 2006
New Democrat Coalition Co-Chairs Back The Health Information Technology Promotion Act
Today, the Co-Chairs of the House New Democrat Coalition; Rep. Ellen Tauscher (D-CA), Rep. Adam Smith (D-WA), and Rep. Ron Kind (D-WI) made strides toward improving a healthcare system that is plagued by risisng costs and declining quality of care by voting for H.R.4157, The Health Information Technology Promotion Act. "Even though the United States has the most advanced medical care in the world, our healthcare system is still stuck in the past, remaining heavily reliant on inefficient paper … Continue Reading