Weekly Wrap
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 3/14/2025
Weekly Highlight This week, New Dems launched a new podcast hosted by Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33). The Fly-In will cover Congressional business of the week and what New Dems are doing to fix the issues at hand. In the first episode, hosts Landsman and Veasey focused on the government funding fight. Press Releases New Dems Welcome Five New Members, Grow Coalition to 114 Total Members New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced the admission of … Continue Reading
March 07, 2025
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 3/07/2025
Press Releases Chair Schneider Slams President Trump’s Joint Address with “Hard Truth” About the State of our Union Following President Trump’s Joint Address to Congress, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement rejecting Trump’s chaotic and harmful agenda for the American people: “Tonight, President Trump continued his gaslighting of the American people. His 100-minute speech was just the same old, tired routine, chock full of lies and offering more chaos, … Continue Reading
February 28, 2025
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 2/28/2025
New Dems in Action New Dems Host Press Conference to Announce Vision and Policy Priorities for the 119th Congress This week, New Dems announced our vision and policy priorities for the 119th Congress. This also includes New Dems' nine Working Groups and Task Forces, which will deliver results for the American people Press Releases New Dems Lay Out Vision & Policy Platform for 119th Congress with Announcement of Working Groups The New Dem Vision on the path forward is built on three … Continue Reading
February 14, 2025
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 2/14/2025
Weekly Highlight 7 years ago today, 17 innocent lives were taken from us at Marjory Stoneman Douglas High School in Parkland, Florida. Congressman Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) shared with MSNBCwhat today means for his alma mater, before flying home to spend time with his community.New Dems offer support to Rep. Moskowitz and the entire Parkland community, and join them in remembering those we lost. Together, will work to ensure another tragedy like Parkland never happens again. Press … Continue Reading
February 07, 2025
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 2/07/2025
Press Releases New Dem Leadership Endorses Legislation to Stop Musk & Trump’s Attempts to Steal Americans’ Personal Information and Impose a 25% Tax on Hardworking Families New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) released the following statement on the New Democrat Coalition Leadership Team’s endorsement of two critical bills: the Taxpayer Data Protection Act and the Prevent Tariff Abuse Act. The Taxpayer Data Protection Act would limit access to the Treasury’s data systems … Continue Reading
January 24, 2025
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 1/24/2025
Press Releases New Democrat Coalition Leadership on Trump’s First Day in Office New Democrat Coalition Leadership released the following statement on President Trump’s inauguration and first day in office:“In the November election, the American people sounded the alarm about their first priority for Washington: we need to lower costs for hardworking American families. Yet, on his first day in office, President Trump completely failed to address the number one issue for the American people - … Continue Reading
January 17, 2025
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 1/17/2025
Press Releases New Dem Chair Schneider Applauds New Dems’ Appointments to Influential House Committees Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement following the announcement of committee assignments for New Dem Members in the 119th Congress. “In the 119th Congress, New Dems are well-positioned to play a critical role in developing policy solutions across every committee in the House,” said Chair Schneider. “From our several New Dem Ranking Members to our … Continue Reading
January 10, 2025
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 1/10/2025
Press Releases New Dem Chair Schneider Celebrates Swearing in of 110 New Dem Members, including 25 Freshmen New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement following the swearing in ceremony of all 110 New Dem Members in the 119th Congress - including 25 freshman Members: “I am thrilled to congratulate and welcome the 25 new Members joining Congress and our New Dem Coalition today. This Freshman class represents one of the largest in New Dems history - each … Continue Reading
January 19, 2024
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 1/19/2024
Press Releases New Democrat Coalition Leadership on Bipartisan, Bicameral Tax Package to Boose Innovation and Lower Costs for American Families and Small Businesses As Leaders in Congress on Pro-Growth, Pro-Family Tax Policies, New Dems have Long-Championed Legislation in this Package, including the Child Tax Credit, R&D Tax Credit, Low Income Housing Tax Credit, and Increased Trade with Taiwan Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership released the following statement on the breakthrough … Continue Reading
December 20, 2023
New Democrat Coalition 2023 Year in Review
Note from the Chair Dear New Dems - The 118th Congress has ushered in a new era of Democratic leadership, with New Dems leading the way. Last year, when I was elected Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, I knew it would be both a challenging and incredibly rewarding role - especially going into a closely divided GOP-controlled House. I also knew that the New Dems would be at the helm, prioritizing progress on the issues hardworking Americans care about most by leading from the … Continue Reading
December 15, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 12/15/2023
Press Releases New Dem Climate and Clean Energy Task Force Endorses Slate of Bills to Enhance Energy Deployment This endorsement follows the Task Force’s efforts throughout the 118th Congress to streamline clean energy deployment The New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force endorsed 14 bills led or co-led by New Dem Members that address barriers to energy deployment and innovation. The endorsement slate builds on the Coalition’s ongoing efforts to work with … Continue Reading
December 08, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 12/8/2023
Press Release New Dem Leadership Endorses Slate of Tax Bills to Support Hardworking Families, Incentivize Investment and Innovation New Democrat Coalition Leadership endorsed 10 taxation bills, the majority of which are bipartisan. Each of these New Dem-led bills is aimed at making targeted improvements to the tax code to benefit families, workers, and small businesses around the country. From expanding the Low-Income Housing Tax Credit (LIHTC) and making the Child Tax Credit (CTC) permanent … Continue Reading
November 17, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 11/17/2023
From the Chair's Desk New Dem Chair Statement on Passage of Continuing Resolution New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement following the House floor vote on the continuing resolution (CR) to fund the government into 2024. The bipartisan CR passed by a vote of 336-95: “Today, despite Speaker Johnson and House Republicans’ continued efforts to drive a partisan wedge through the government funding process, New Dems and House Democrats demonstrated once again that … Continue Reading
November 03, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 11/3/2023
Press Releases New Dem Leadership Statement on the Partisan House GOP Supplemental and Need for a Bipartisan Path Forward 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 … Continue Reading
October 27, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 10/27/2023
Press Releases New Dem Chair on Election of Far-Right Extremist Mike Johnson as Speaker 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 … Continue Reading
October 20, 2023
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 10/20/2023
Press Release 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 … Continue Reading
June 23, 2023
New Dem Weekly Wrap 6/23/2023
New Dems in the News One Year After Dobbs, Women and Families Are Bearing the ConsequencesBy NDC Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) In the year since the Supreme Court overturned the nearly 50-year precedent of Roe v. Wade, ending a woman's fundamental right to reproductive freedom, we have seen the devastating physical, mental, and economic impact the decision has had on women and their families across the country. Pregnancy is complex, and it can be incredibly emotional, sometimes … Continue Reading
June 16, 2023
New Dem Weekly Wrap 6/16/2023
New Dems in Action New Dems Welcome British and Australian Ambassadors to Weekly Member Meeting This week, New Dems welcomed Dame Karen Pierce, the Ambassador of the United Kingdom to the U.S. and His Excellency the Honorable Dr. Kevin Rudd, the Ambassador of Australia to the U.S. Members had a productive conversation with the Ambassadors about strengthening economic and security ties between Australia, the United Kingdom, and the United States. New Dem … Continue Reading
June 09, 2023
New Dem Weekly Wrap 6/9/2023
New Dems in the News New Dem Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider talks to MSNBC about Bipartisan Budget Agreement New Dem Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10) talked to Ayman Mohyeldin on MSNBC to discuss his vote to pass the Bipartisan Budget Agreement as well as the road ahead to build an economy that leaves no Americans behind. Rep. Troy Carter on SCOTUS Ruling in Allen v. Milligan Rep. Troy Carter (LA-02) appeared on FOX 8 WVUE-TV … Continue Reading
May 26, 2023
New Dem Weekly Wrap 5/26/2023
New Dems in Action New Dem Leadership & Veterans Hold Media Availability on Debt Ceiling Negotiations and Impact Default Would Have on Service Members Yesterday, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), NDC Vice Chairs Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Sharice Davids (KS-03), and NDC Veteran Members Reps. Don Davis (NC-01) and Pat Ryan (NY-19) held a press conference on the current state of debt ceiling negotiations and the impact a default would have on … Continue Reading