Press Releases
New Dem Chair Kuster Statement on Vice Chair Kilmer’s Decision to Not Seek Re-Election
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement following NDC Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer’s (WA-06) announcement that he will not seek re-election in 2024. Rep. Kilmer is a leader in the Coalition and previously served as NDC Chair in the 116th Congress. “Since his election to Congress in 2012, our dear friend Derek Kilmer has been a tireless advocate for Washingtonians and has served as a model of pragmatic governance, bipartisan cooperation, and … Continue Reading
November 09, 2023
New Dem Trade Task Force Leads Effort to Grow Partnership with the Administration on a Strong, Proactive Trade Agenda
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Trade Task Force sent a letter to President Biden outlining the Trade Task Force’s comprehensive policy plan to maintain the United States as a leader in the global marketplace and enact trade policies that will benefit American workers, consumers, growers, producers, and businesses. In the letter, New Dem Trade Leaders describe the Task Force’s eight key objectives to build on recent progress and further strengthen U.S. trade policy: Counter Competitive … Continue Reading
November 08, 2023
New Dem Artificial Intelligence Working Group Chair Leads Letter to Social Media and AI CEOs Raising Concerns of Deceptive Synthetic Media
Today, New Democrat Coalition Artificial Intelligence Working Group Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06) led 30 New Dems in a letter to the CEOs of leading generative AI developer companies and social media companies to raise concerns about the rise of synthetic media that is designed to manipulate or deceive online users. The increasing ease of both creating and viewing deceptive synthetic media, including deep fakes and synthetic images, have sparked considerable concern about increased threats from … Continue Reading
November 02, 2023
New Dem Leadership Statement on the Partisan House GOP Supplemental and Need for a Bipartisan Path Forward
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Leadership released a statement following the floor vote on House Republicans’ hyper-partisan supplemental appropriations bill, which would increase the deficit by $27 billion over ten years: “America is at its best and the world is at its safest when the U.S. leads with our allies. And Congress is at its best when lawmakers on both sides of the aisle work together in the best interests of our country. “Unfortunately, in one of his first acts as Speaker of … Continue Reading
October 31, 2023
New Dems Send Letter to Congressional Leadership Urging Full Funding of the Affordable Connectivity Program
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), NDC Leadership Member Marc Veasey (TX-33), and New Dem Angie Craig (MN-02) led 70 New Dems on a letter to Congressional leadership urging both chambers to include funding for the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) consistent with the President’s emergency supplemental appropriations request in any upcoming government funding package. Enacted as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law championed by New Dems last Congress, … Continue Reading
October 27, 2023
NDC Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Stanton Leads Letter Calling for Swift Consideration of Administration’s Border Security Request
Today, New Democrat Coalition Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) led 34 New Dem Members in a letter to Congressional leadership calling on the Senate to quickly bring a bipartisan border security package reflecting President Biden’s supplemental request to the floor. Throughout the 118th Congress, New Dems have called on the Administration and House leadership to advance additional funding to streamline immigration processes, secure the border, and tackle … Continue Reading
October 25, 2023
New Dem Leadership Statement on Passage of Bipartisan Resolution Standing with Israel, Unequivocally Condemning Hamas
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Vice Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) released a statement following the passage of the bipartisan resolution led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05). The resolution reiterates that the United States Congress stands with Israel and unequivocally condemns the terrorist attacks Hamas launched targeting Israeli civilians. “Today, Members of the New Democrat … Continue Reading
October 25, 2023
New Dem Chair on Election of Far-Right Extremist Mike Johnson as Speaker
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement following the election of Mike Johnson as the 56th Speaker of the House. Johnson led over 100 House Republicans in filing an amicus brief with the Supreme Court seeking to overturn the 2020 election. As recently as last night, Johnson refused to acknowledge whether Joe Biden is the legitimately elected President of the United States. “Nearly a month after the House GOP ousted their own Speaker, Republicans … Continue Reading
October 24, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Applauds Designation of 31 Regional Tech Hubs, Including 17 Represented by New Dems
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06) released a statement applauding the Biden Administration’s announcement designating 31 Regional Tech Hubs as part of the $10 billion Regional Technology and Innovation Hubs Program authorized by the CHIPS and Science Act of 2022. Of the 31 Tech Hubs, 17 are represented by New Dem Members. These regions are identified by the Economic Development Administration (EDA) as having assets and … Continue Reading
October 20, 2023
New Dem Leadership Endorses Biden Administration’s Funding Request that Includes Support for Israel and Ukraine
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership endorsed the Biden administration’s $106 billion supplemental request, which will provide approximately $60 billion in funding to support Ukraine, $14 billion to support Israel, and $10 billion in humanitarian assistance for civilians in Gaza, the West Bank, and elsewhere. The request also includes $7 billion to reinforce our Indo-Pacific allies like Taiwan and $14 billion to secure the U.S.-Mexico border, stem the flow of illicit fentanyl, and … Continue Reading
October 20, 2023
New Dem Chair Statement on Extremist Jim Jordan Failing for a Third Time to Secure Votes to Become House Speaker, Calls for Bipartisan Path Forward
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement after Jim Jordan’s failure to secure enough votes to become Speaker of the House, again: “Jim Jordan’s intimidation campaign continues to fail. For three rounds of votes, Jordan has been bleeding, not gaining support. Since ousting the former Speaker nearly three weeks ago, the GOP Conference has only caused more chaos as Republicans have repeatedly failed to unite 217 of their Members around a … Continue Reading
October 16, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Chair on GOP Nomination of Far-Right Extremist Jim Jordan for House Speaker
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on the House GOP Conference’s nomination of far-right extremist and founder of the fringe House Freedom Caucus Congressman Jim Jordan: “New Dems are wholeheartedly committed to working across the aisle to deliver commonsense results for the American people. Since he came to Congress over 15 years ago, Jim Jordan has spent his career doing exactly opposite. “Instead of working across the aisle to get … Continue Reading
October 12, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Leadership Endorses Bipartisan Resolution Standing with Israel, Unequivocally Condemning Hamas
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership released the following statement endorsing the bipartisan resolution led by House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Michael McCaul (TX-10) and Ranking Member Gregory W. Meeks (NY-05). The vast majority of House Members, over 400 from both sides of the aisle, signed the resolution, standing with Israel as it defends itself against the terrorist attacks Hamas launched targeting Israeli civilians: “The New Democrat Coalition resolutely stands with … Continue Reading
October 04, 2023
ICYMI: New Dem Chair Kuster Joins CNN to Discuss the Removal of Speaker Kevin McCarthy and the Bipartisan Path Forward
ICYMI: This morning, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) joined CNN News Central with John Berman to discuss the historic removal of Kevin McCarthy as House Speaker. In the interview, Chair Kuster explained how the former Speaker’s dishonesty and unwillingness to work in a bipartisan way ultimately led to his removal, emphasizing that New Dems will continue to work across the aisle with reasonable Republicans. She expressed hope that the next Speaker would abandon … Continue Reading
October 03, 2023
New Dem Chair Kuster Statement on House Republican Leadership Crisis
Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement following the introduction of a motion to vacate Speaker Kevin McCarthy: “You are only as good as your word — and time and again, Speaker McCarthy has proven that he is not a man of his word. He is simply not trustworthy. “While Republicans have lost their way, Democrats stand united in our purpose and our Caucus. Leader Jeffries continues to be the steady, forward-looking voice we need to lead our country … Continue Reading
October 02, 2023
Anne Sokolov Joins New Democrat Coalition as Executive Director
The New Democrat Coalition (NDC) is excited to announce that Anne Sokolov will join the team as the Coalition’s new and first-ever female Executive Director. “New Dems are thrilled to welcome Anne Sokolov to the Coalition,” said NDC Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02). “Having served in several New Dem offices throughout her career, Anne has a thorough understanding of the Coalition’s mission and core priorities. With more than 15 years of experience in both the House and the Biden administration, … Continue Reading
September 30, 2023
New Dem Chair Comes Out In Support of Bipartisan Continuing Resolution
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on the 45-day funding bill. “The American people elected us to Congress to solve problems, not create them. Yet, for weeks, Speaker McCarthy and extreme House Republicans have refused to work in good faith with Democrats to fully fund the government, despite our continued calls to find a bipartisan path forward. “At the last second, Republicans have come forward with a resolution that will keep the … Continue Reading
September 30, 2023
New Dems, Led by Rep. Andrea Salinas, Call for Additional Resources to Prevent Student Loan Repayment Crisis
Yesterday, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Member Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06) led a letter with NDC Reps. Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) and Yadira Caraveo (CO-08) to House and Senate leadership calling for any upcoming government funding package to include President Biden’s supplemental request to ensure student loan repayments restart smoothly and efficiently. President Biden’s request for $2.3 billion in additional funding for the Department of Education’s Student Aid Administration will be … Continue Reading
September 29, 2023
New Dem Farm Bill Task Force Chair on House Republican Failure to Pass Partisan Agriculture Appropriations Bill
Today, New Democrat Coalition Farm Bill Task Force Chair Kim Schrier (WA-08) released the following statement after House Republicans failed to advance the Agriculture, Rural Development, and Food and Drug Administration appropriations bill last night: “Last night, 27 House Republicans joined Democrats in opposition to the hyper-partisan agriculture funding bill. The bill contains a draconian provision that would politicize and tie the hands of the FDA with the goal of restricting access to … Continue Reading
September 29, 2023
New Dem Chair Kuster Statement on House Republicans’ Failure to Pass Hyper-Partisan Continuing Resolution
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement following Speaker McCarthy’s failure to pass a partisan continuing resolution (CR) and called on the Speaker to bring the Senate’s CR to the floor for a vote: “Today, the extreme Republican majority’s hyper partisan continuing resolution went up in flames, once again proving that the only way out of this government funding crisis is a bipartisan solution. “The Speaker’s weak leadership has empowered a handful of … Continue Reading