Press Releases
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
July 13, 2023
New Dem National Security Task Force on Speaker McCarthy’s Partisan NDAA
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Vice Chairs Jason Crow (CO-06), Ed Case (HI-01) and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) released the below statement regarding the National Defense Authorization Act of 2024 (NDAA). New Dems called on the Speaker earlier this week to work with Democrats and Republicans, as is tradition, to find common ground on this legislation: “Speaker McCarthy had a choice this week: work with … Continue Reading
July 12, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Chair on June Inflation Report
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the below statement following the release of the June Inflation Report, which showed U.S. annual inflation slowed to 3% last month – marking the 12th straight month annual inflation has slowed: “The June inflation rate is a key indicator that Bidenomics and the New Dem Action Plan to Fight Inflation have helped to bring down costs for hardworking American families. “Following the twin COVID-19 health … Continue Reading
July 11, 2023
New Dems Call on Speaker McCarthy to Reject GOP Extremism and Find Common Ground on NDAA
Today, New Democrat Coalition National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), and Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06) released the below statement calling on Speaker McCarthy to reject GOP extremism and pursue a bipartisan path forward on a must-pass National Defense Authorization Act of 2024 (NDAA) that also includes the Coalition’s priorities: “As the House prepares to consider the Fiscal Year 2024 NDAA, Speaker McCarthy must … Continue Reading
June 28, 2023
New Dems Praise President Biden’s Plan to Grow Economy and the Middle Class
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10) released a statement praising President Biden’s economic record ahead of the President’s major speech on the economy in Chicago: “Following the COVID-19 crisis, President Biden’s economic plan is powering the strongest recovery of any major economy in the world. Under the leadership of President Biden and New Dems in Congress, the U.S. economy … Continue Reading
June 23, 2023
New Dems Applaud President Biden’s Executive Order Protecting and Strengthening Access to Contraception
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement applauding President Biden’s Executive Order that protects and strengthens access to contraception. Ahead of the one year anniversary of the Supreme Court’s decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, this marks the third Executive Order the President has signed to safeguard access to reproductive healthcare. “One year ago tomorrow, the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. … Continue Reading
June 15, 2023
On the 11th Anniversary of DACA, New Dems Urge Swift Action on the American Dream and Promise Act
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Vice Chairs Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Lou Correa (CA-46) released a statement applauding the reintroduction of the bipartisan American Dream and Promise Act, which the Coalition previously endorsed: “This Congress, we must act to protect Dreamers by passing comprehensive, bipartisan immigration reform. New Dems applaud the … Continue Reading
June 13, 2023
New Dem Chair’s Statement Calling on Speaker McCarthy to Reject Extremists
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement calling on Speaker McCarthy to seek common ground rather than give in to the most extreme House Republicans: “Last week marked the first time in more than 20 years that a rules package failed on the House floor. Time and time again, Speaker McCarthy has sought to maintain his power by kowtowing to a handful of far-right extremists rather than working with reasonable lawmakers on both sides of the aisle to make … Continue Reading
June 13, 2023
New Dem National Security Task Force Endorses Support for Ukraine and Domestic Energy Security as part of its Five Key Priorities for Inclusion in the National Defense Authorization Act
Today, the New Democrat Coalition National Security Task Force, led by Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Vice Chairs Jason Crow (CO-06), Ed Case (HI-01), and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) sent a letter to House Armed Services Committee Chair Mike Rogers (AL-03) and Ranking Member Adam Smith (WA-09) outlining five key priorities for inclusion in the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). The Fiscal Year 2024 NDAA must build on last year’s legislation and invest in a full array of … Continue Reading
June 06, 2023
New Dem Climate Change & Clean Energy Task Force is Encouraged by the Inclusion of New Dem Permitting Priorities in the Bipartisan Budget Agreement, Calls for Additional Permitting and Transmission Policy Reform
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Climate Change 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 about the permitting reform provisions in the bipartisan Fiscal Responsibility Act, which President Biden signed into law over the weekend: “While New Dems are encouraged that several of the Coalition’s permitting reform priorities were reflected in … Continue Reading