Weekly Wrap
New Dem Weekly Wrap 6/30/2022
NDC HIGHLIGHTS: New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade Following the Supreme Court decision to overturn Roe v. Wade, ending half a century of constitutional protection for a woman's right to choose and make her own health care decisions, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued a statement that said in part: "For the first time in nearly 50 years, millions of women across the country seeking abortion care will be … Continue Reading
May 13, 2022
New Dem Weekly Wrap 5/13/2022
New Dem Chair DelBene and Vice Chair Peters Call for Swift Negotiations to Pass Legislation to Tackle Inflation New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Vice Chair for Policy Scott Peters (CA-52) released statements following the conclusion of the first meeting of the Bipartisan Innovation Act conference committee on the work that New Dems have done to address inflation. Chair DelBene said, “Since last year, New Dems have led the charge … Continue Reading
April 29, 2022
New Dem Weekly Wrap 4/29/2022
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Slate of 22 Bipartisan Health Care Bills to Address Mental Health and Substance Use Disorders The New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by NDC Health Care Task Force Co-Chairs Kim Schrier (WA-08) and Terri Sewell (AL-07) endorsed a slate of 22 bipartisan health care bills aimed at addressing mental health and substance use disorders. These bills answer President Biden's call at the State of the Union for action on a Unity Agenda. They tackle the rise in … Continue Reading
April 08, 2022
New Dem Weekly Wrap 4/8/2022
New Dem Chair Celebrates 19 New Dems on Bipartisan Innovation Bill Conference Committee New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released a statement following inclusion of many New Dems on the Conference Committee for the America COMPETES Act. New Dem Reps. Ami Bera (CA-07), Haley Stevens (MI-11), Bill Foster (IL-11), Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL), Darren Soto (FL-09), Gregory Meeks (NY-05), Joaquin Castro (TX-20), Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06), Sara Jacobs (CA-53), Suzan DelBene … Continue Reading
April 01, 2022
New Dem Weekly Wrap 4/1/2022
New Democrat Coalition Leaders Meet with President Biden and Senior White House Officials This week, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and Vice Chairs Scott Peters (CA-52), Dr. Ami Bera (CA-07), Sharice Davids (KS-03), and Ann Kuster (NH-02) met with President Biden and senior administration officials at the White House to discuss the Coalition’s priorities for the remainder of the 117th Congress. In the meeting, New Dem Leaders underscored the importance of … Continue Reading
March 18, 2022
New Dem Weekly Wrap 3/18/2022
New Democrat Coalition Prioritizes Long-Term Legislative Action to Deliver for Americans This week, the New Democrat Coalition, led by Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01), released a statement pushing for legislative action that will produce long-term and durable results for the American people. The statement reads in part, "New Dems are the majority makers in Congress, and our members are critical to maintaining Democratic control of the House. Our constituents sent us to Congress to deliver. … Continue Reading
March 11, 2022
New Dem Weekly Wrap 3/11/2022
New Dems Celebrate American Rescue Plan One Year Anniversary Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released a statement celebrating the first anniversary of Democrats’ historic American Rescue Plan, which New Dems unanimously voted for. The statement reads in part, “One year ago today, President Biden signed into law the American Rescue Plan, historic legislation that provided direct pandemic relief to Americans, helped us weather the COVID-19 storm, … Continue Reading
March 04, 2022
New Dem Weekly Wrap 3/4/2022
New Democrat Coalition Chair Applauds President Biden's First State of the Union Address Following President Biden's first State of Union address, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) released a statement highlighting the President's leadership on the issues that matter most to Americans. The statement reads in part, "New Dems have already delivered on key elements of the President's domestic agenda, including the American Rescue Plan and the Bipartisan Infrastructure … Continue Reading
February 11, 2022
New Dem Weekly Wrap 2/11/2022
New Democrat Coalition Announces Creation of a New Working Group Focused on Fighting Short- and Long-Term Inflationary Pressures This week, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) announced the formation of a new Inflation Working Group. Members will work to advance policy solutions to lower costs for American families, free up supply chains, and fight inflationary pressures over the short- and long-term. NDC Chair … Continue Reading
February 04, 2022
New Dem Weekly Wrap 2/4/2022
New Dem Coalition Celebrate House Passage of America COMPETES Act Today, the New Democrat Coalition celebrated the House passage of the America COMPETES Act, critical legislation that will tackle many issues weighing heaviest on American families and will set the United States up for long-term economic success. Since last year, our members have been leading the push to finalize and pass a robust American competitiveness bill … Continue Reading
January 21, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 1/21/2022
In Case You Missed It: Last week, New Dems continued our call for agreement on a strong final Build Back Better Act that includes the expanded Child Tax Credit,tackles the climate crisis, expands affordable health care, and grows the economy and creates jobs in hard hit communities. New Dems have been clear since the beginning of Build Back Better negotiations that we support a bill that does fewer things better for longer in order to provide long-term certainty and real results for American … Continue Reading
January 14, 2022
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 01/14/2022
NDC Chair: “New Dems believe that any final Build Back Better Act should include the expanded Child Tax Credit” New Dem Climate Leaders Call for Strong Agreement on Build Back Better Act to Tackle Climate Change New Dems join the President and former Attorney General Eric Holder to Call for Action on Voting Rights Happy New Year, New Dems! NDC Chair DelBene Urges Final Agreement on a Strong Build Back Better Act that Extends the Lapsed Child Tax … Continue Reading
December 17, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 12/17/2021
New Democrat Coalition Announces Priorities for U.S. Innovation and Competition Act Negotiations NDC Chair Continues Call for Senate to Pass the Build Back Better Act and Extend Enhanced Child Tax Credit before it expires on December 31 New Democrat Coalition Calls for Swift Action on Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Supply Chains, Create Jobs, and Cut Costs for Americans: This week, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) announced priorities for the final version of the Senate-passed U.S. … Continue Reading
December 10, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 12/10/2021
New Democrat Coalition Becomes Largest Democratic Caucus with Addition of Two Members NDC Chair Calls for Senate to Act on Build Back Better Act The New Democrat Coalition welcomes Reps. Shontel Brown and Nikema Williams: This week, New Dems unanimously voted to induct Representatives Shontel Brown (OH-11) and Nikema Williams (GA-05) as the newest Members of the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), making the Coalition 97 members strong and the largest ideological caucus among House Dems. Reps. … Continue Reading
November 19, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 11/19/2021
New Dems Secure Historic Wins in the House-passed Build Back Better Act Andy Flick Joins New Dems as the New Executive Director ICYMI: New Dems Unanimously Vote for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act Build Back Better Act: Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Members unanimously voted to pass the Build Back Better Act in the House and send the bill to the Senate for swift action. The Coalition celebrated the House passage of this once-in-a-generation legislation this morning and the … Continue Reading
November 08, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 11/8/2021
Last week, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Members took action to send the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA) to the President's desk and move forward on the Build Back Better Act (BBBA). New Dems have been fighting to deliver on the Build Back Better economic agenda for their constituents and have partnered closely with President Biden, Congressional leadership and committees, and administration officials to shape the policy and advance both as quickly as possible. The Coalition … Continue Reading
October 22, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 10/22/2021
This week, NDC Chair Suzan DelBene visited the White House on Tuesday to meet with President Biden, Vice President Harris, and Secretary Yellen to continue conversations about the NDC's top priorities in the Build Back Better Act. Chair DelBene noted the importance of doing a few things better, for longer, to deliver immediate, lasting results for the American people. New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Members also continued work on Build Back Better economic agenda, including the reconciliation … Continue Reading
October 06, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 10/6/2021
Last week, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Members voted to extend government funding and address the debt ceiling, and President Biden signed into law the continuing resolution allowing government to continue working for the American people. New Dems look forward to working with the administration and leaders in the House and Senate to reach a resolution on the debt ceiling. All eyes are on pending infrastructure legislation and the Build Back Better Agenda. New Dems are fully committed to … Continue Reading
September 27, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 9/27/2021
Last week, the House and Members of the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) advanced legislation to fund the government, address the debt ceiling, protect women's health, and secure our nation. The Coalition also continued to work on the Build Back Better agenda to make transformational investments in our infrastructure, create jobs, cut taxes for the middle class families, combat climate change, and provide more opportunity for American families. Towards that end, NDC Chair Suzan DelBene met with … Continue Reading
August 26, 2021
New Democrat Coalition Weekly Wrap 08/26/2021
This week, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Members convened in the House to advance two pieces of important legislation: the fiscal year 2022 budget resolution and H.R. 4 The John R. Lewis Voting Rights Advancement Act. Passage of the budget resolution is a key first step to advancing President Biden and New Dem priorities to build back better and create more opportunity for Americans. As the House begins the budget reconciliation process, the NDC is focused on advancing legislation that … Continue Reading