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 – the economy.
“Instead, President Trump announced nearly 100 Executive Orders focused on retribution, rolling back rights, and pushing unconstitutional actions, including attempting to strike down the 14th Amendment’s guarantee to birthright citizenship. Rather than focusing on Americans’ real concerns, President Trump is stoking the same old personal grievances and far-right culture wars that do nothing but divide our country.
“If today is representative of Trump’s plans for the next four years, then New Dems’ role in a narrowly divided Congress is more important than ever. While Trump seeks to circumvent Congress and subvert the will of the American people, New Dems will continue to reach across the aisle to lower costs, humanely secure our borders and tackle immigration reform, and ensure America remains an essential leader on the global stage.
“New Dem Members stand for economic growth and opportunity, healthy and safe communities, and strong national security and defense. New Dems will work with anyone to find common ground, and will stand up to anyone who seeks to undermine our Constitution, weaken our Democracy, or threaten our values.
“This moment should be a time for American unity. Donald Trump is now the President of all the American people, not just those who voted for him. New Dems will work tirelessly to remind him, and our colleagues in the House, of that fact.”
New Dems in the News
Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) joined Bloomberg TV to discuss her concerns over Pete Hegseth’s confirmation as Secretary of Defense.
Congressman Brad Schneider (IL-10) was featured on ABC News Live to discuss President Trump's first few days in office, the sweeping pardons for criminals who attacked police officers, and the importance of prioritizing bringing down prices and helping families.
New Dems in Action
New Dems Meet with Rep. Boyle and Molly Reynolds to discuss budget reconciliation
New Dems welcomed Rep. Brendan Boyle, Ranking Member of the House Budget Committee, and Molly Reynolds, Senior Fellow at The Brookings Institution, to discuss budget reconciliation in the 119th Congress. New Dems are always committed to working for and voting in the best interest of the American people.
Member Highlights
Congressman Jim Himes (CT-04) led a special-order hour with five of his colleagues honoring the officers who died as a result of the attack on the Capitol on January 6th. The Members’ remarks came days after President Trump blanket pardoned the insurrectionists, carrying out a disturbing abuse of power on his first day in office.
Congresswoman Kelly Morrison (MN-03), the first and only pro-choice OBGYN in Congress, spoke on the GOP House Floor, giving valuable insight as an obstetrician on why H.R. 21 is harmful to patients and providers.
Congressman Salud Carbajal's (CA-24) bipartisan legislation to reduce the threat of wildfire was advanced by the U.S. House of Representatives. The vote came as firefighters are battling wildfires across Southern California, including a new fire less than 50 miles from Rep. Carbajal’s district.
Member Legislation
Reps. Panetta and Jackson Reintroduce Legislation to Protect Agricultural Industry from Foreign Interference
Congressmen Jimmy Panetta (CA-19), Ronny Jackson (TX-13), Pete Sessions (TX-17), Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) reintroduced the Foreign Adversary Risk Management (FARM) Act (H.R.__) which would combat foreign interference in the American agricultural industry by making reforms to the Committee on Foreign Investment in the United States (CFIUS). These reforms would protect American land from nefarious activity by adversaries, such as China. Senator Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) and Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) introduced companion legislation in the U.S. Senate.
Congresswoman Escobar Reintroduces Legislation to Protect Healthcare Providers
Congresswoman Veronica Escobar (TX-16) reintroduced the Healthcare Providers Safety Act of 2025 (H.R.__) which amends the Public Health Service Act to establish a grant program for healthcare providers to enhance the physical and cyber security of their facilities, personnel, and patients.
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