Press Releases
New Dem Farm Bill Task Force Endorses Slate of Bills to Include in Upcoming Farm Bill
Washington, D.C. — Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Farm Bill Task Force endorsed 44 bills led or co-led by New Dem Members and released a statement strongly urging the inclusion of this legislation in the upcoming must-pass Farm Bill. These 44 bills, 35 of which are bipartisan, reflect the Coalition’s priorities for the Farm Bill reauthorization: Revitalizing rural areas through broadband deployment; Strengthening nutrition programs to combat food insecurity; Providing … Continue Reading
September 19, 2023
New Dems Call on Speaker McCarthy to Hold Bipartisan House Member Meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy During Visit to Washington
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and NDC National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) released a statement calling on Speaker McCarthy to hold a bipartisan Member meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy during his visit to Washington on Thursday. This move follows Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell’s announcement of an all-senators meeting with the Ukrainian President. New Dems previously … Continue Reading
September 18, 2023
New Dems Implore Speaker to Keep Promise to the American People to Advance Bipartisan Government Funding Bills to Avert a Government Shutdown
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leaders Brad Schneider (IL-10), Annie Kuster (NH-02), and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) were joined by 95 New Dems on a letter sent to House Speaker Kevin McCarthy calling on him to urgently advance bipartisan government funding bills similar to those advanced by the Senate and consistent with the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement that Congress and the administration negotiated this May. In the letter, the 98 New Dems urged the Speaker to take swift action to avert a … Continue Reading
September 12, 2023
New Dems Continue Call to Reinstate Expanded Child Tax Credit Following Release of Census Bureau Report
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement after the release of the U.S. Census Bureau’s nationwide figures for poverty, income, and health insurance coverage in 2022 from its Current Population Survey (CPS). “The data is clear: the Child Tax Credit (CTC) is one of the most effective tools we have to combat childhood poverty. The American Rescue Plan’s enhanced CTC has been credited with lifting millions of children out of poverty and ushering in … Continue Reading
September 08, 2023
ICYMI in Forbes: Rep. Gabe Vasquez Discusses New Dem Letter to Speaker McCarthy Calling for Bipartisan Action to Address Fentanyl Crisis and Secure Southern Border
Yesterday, Forbes published an article and interview with New Dem Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) on the letter he led with New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) to Speaker McCarthy urging him to bring the Administration’s proposed supplemental funding legislation to the House floor. The Administration’s request provides critical resources to border communities, including $4 billion to secure the border and streamline immigration processes … Continue Reading
September 07, 2023
New Dems Urge Speaker McCarthy to Bring Administration’s Supplemental Request to the Floor to Address the Border and the Fentanyl Crisis
Last week, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) led a letter urging Speaker McCarthy to bring the Administration’s proposed supplemental funding legislation to the House floor next month. The Administration’s request provides $4 billion to secure the border and streamline immigration processes in addition to nearly $800 million to address the flow of illicit fentanyl into the country. New Dems are … Continue Reading
August 17, 2023
New Dem Chair Statement on Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals Decision to Limit Access to Mifepristone
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair (NDC) Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement on the Fifth Circuit’s Decision in Alliance for Hippocratic v. FDA, which threatens to reimpose onerous restrictions on access to safe and effective medication abortion and undermines the FDA’s process for approving safe and effective medications that patients rely on: “Doctors — not politicians or activist judges — should be the ones making important and personal healthcare … Continue Reading
August 16, 2023
ICYMI – New Dem Vice Chair for Policy Talks to CNBC about Launch of Artificial Intelligence Working Group
Yesterday, New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06) went on CNBC’s Worldwide Exchange to talk about the launch of the Coalition’s first-ever Artificial Intelligence Working Group. As Chair of the Working Group, Kilmer will guide the Coalition’s efforts to develop and advance forward-thinking policies that both encourage innovation and guard against potential risks presented by this emerging technology. You can watch the clip here and read the … Continue Reading
August 15, 2023
New Dems Announce First Ever Artificial Intelligence Working Group
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced the formation of the Coalition’s first-ever Artificial Intelligence (AI) Working Group. Led by Working Group Chair Derek Kilmer and Vice Chairs Don Beyer (VA-08), Jeff Jackson (NC-14), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Susie Lee (NV-03), and Haley Stevens (MI-11), New Dems will engage with the Biden administration, key stakeholders and lawmakers on both sides of the aisle and Capitol to develop and advance sensible, … Continue Reading
August 11, 2023
New Dem Climate and Clean Energy Task Force Applauds Biden Administration for Adopting the Coalition’s Recommendation to Streamline Clean Energy Deployment
Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Climate and Clean Energy Task Force, led by Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) and Vice Chairs Sean Casten (IL-06), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), and Susan Wild (PA-07) released the following statement on the Department of Energy’s (DOE) proposed rule to establish a lead agency to streamline the permitting process for electric transmission: “Accelerating upgrades to the electric grid is critical to bringing clean energy projects online and safeguarding … Continue Reading
August 10, 2023
New Dems Applaud Administration’s Supplemental Funding Request that Follows the Coalition’s Push to Support Ukraine, Secure the Border, and Address the Fentanyl Crisis
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Members, including NDC Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-09), and Rep. Gabe Vasquez (NM-02) applauded the Administration’s $40 billion supplemental funding request that would provide $4 billion to secure the border and streamline immigration processes, nearly $800 million to address the flow of illicit fentanyl into the country, … Continue Reading
August 02, 2023
New Dem Chair Kuster, Vice Chair Schneider Statement Following U.S. Credit Downgrade
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the below statement following yesterday’s downgrading of the U.S. credit rating: “We disagree with Fitch Ratings’ downgrade of the United States creditworthiness, but their position nevertheless clearly shows how Speaker McCarthy’s ceding control of the House to the extremist right fringe of the Republican party has real consequences for our … Continue Reading
July 28, 2023
New Dems Endorse Five Core Policy Principles for the Farm Bill
Today, Farm Bill Task Force Chair Kim Schrier (WA-08), Vice Chairs Jim Costa (CA-21) and Don Davis (NC-01) and Members of the Task Force endorsed five core principles to guide the Coalition’s work on the must-pass Farm Bill. This Congress, New Dems established its first-ever Farm Bill Task Force to ensure this bipartisan legislation prioritizes economic development that revitalizes rural areas; strengthens nutrition programs to combat food insecurity across the country; provides … Continue Reading
July 28, 2023
New Dem Affordable Housing Task Force Chair Torres Applauds Biden Administration’s Efforts to Address Affordable Housing Crisis
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Affordable Housing Task Force Chair Norma J. Torres (CA-35) released a statement applauding the Biden Administration for taking action to build more housing and lower costs by removing barriers to inclusive housing production, something New Dems have consistently called for through our Affordable Housing Task Force. This announcement builds on the Coalition’s work to increase safe, stable, and accessible housing. New Dems continue to advocate for … Continue Reading
July 26, 2023
New Dem Immigration and Border Security Task Force Leads Effort to Ensure the Biden Administration Has the Necessary Resources to Manage and Secure Southern Border
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Vice Chairs Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Lou Correa (CA-46) made clear that they will help ensure the Biden-Harris Administration has the necessary resources to secure the U.S.-Mexico border and stand ready to support additional border security funding through the Fiscal Year 2024 appropriations process and potentially a supplemental funding bill. 28 Members signed a letter to Office of … Continue Reading
July 25, 2023
New Dems Call on Speaker McCarthy to Reject GOP Extremism and Find Common Ground to Advance Critical Funding Bills
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06) released the following statement calling on Speaker McCarthy to reject GOP extremism and instead pursue a bipartisan approach to the appropriations process that is consistent with the Fiscal Responsibility Act of 2023, which bipartisan majorities voted for in the House: “This week, the House is preparing to take up important appropriations bills. Unfortunately, instead of … Continue Reading
July 25, 2023
ICYMI – Rep. Chrissy Houlahan in Fox News: I’m a New Democrat and we have the key to a strong economy
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Economic Growth and Fiscal Responsibility Task Force Chair Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) penned an op-ed in Fox News to discuss the Coalition’s Economic Opportunity Agenda and what Congress must do to continue lowering costs, fighting inflation, and growing the middle class. Read the full op-ed here and below: The Bureau of Labor Statistics recently released its June consumer price index (CPI) report, which measures inflation. The report showed that … Continue Reading
July 19, 2023
ICYMI: New Dem Leadership Rolls Out Coalition's Economic Opportunity Agenda to Lower Costs, Fight Inflation, and Grow the Middle Class
Yesterday, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), NDC Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10), and NDC Economic Growth and Fiscal Responsibility Task Force Chair Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Vice Chair Nikema Williams (GA-05) held a press conference to announce the release of the NDC’s Economic Opportunity Agenda to lower costs, fight inflation, and grow the middle class. During the press conference, Members described how the New Dems’ progress … Continue Reading
July 18, 2023
New Dems Unveil Economic Opportunity Agenda to Continue Lowering Costs, Fighting Inflation, and Growing the Middle Class
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06), and NDC Economic Growth and Fiscal Responsibility Task Force Chair Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Vice Chair Nikema Williams (GA-05) released the Coalition’s Economic Opportunity Agenda to continue lowering costs, fighting inflation, and growing the middle class. The New Dem plan builds on the Coalition’s Action Plan to Fight Inflation, which Forbes called the “best … Continue Reading
July 17, 2023
New Dem Members Travel to National Institutes of Health (NIH) to Meet with Experts on Substance Use, Mental Health, Cancer, and Cutting-Edge Research
WASHINGTON, D.C. –– Today, NDC Health Care, Substance Use, and Mental Health Task Force Chair Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Vice Chairs Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) and Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) led a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) of nine Coalition Members to the National Institutes of Health (NIH) campus in Bethesda, MD. During their visit, NDC Members met with senior NIH leadership including Acting Director Dr. Lawrence Tabak, Acting NIH Principal Deputy Director Dr. Tara … Continue Reading