Weekly Wrap
Weekly Wrap
This week, the House passed the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) to strengthen the nation's military and bolster its national security both at home and abroad. The NDAA puts the NDC's National Security Principles into action through historic investments in our military, alliances, and our uniformed men and women and their families. Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced that House Democrats have reached agreement on USMCA with the U.S. Trade Representative on transformative and historic … Continue Reading
December 06, 2019
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This week the House passed H.R. 4, the Voting Rights Advancement Act of 2019 (VRAA), which was introduced by NDC Vice Chair Terri Sewell and endorsed by the Coalition. This landmark legislation fully restores and modifies the Voting Rights Act of 1965 to address the most egregious forms of voter suppression and ensure all Americans are able to exercise their fundamental, democratic right to vote. The House also passed NDC Chair Emeritus Jim Himes' bipartisan H.R. 2534, the Insider Trading … Continue Reading
November 22, 2019
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This week, the House passed the New Democrat Coalition-endorsed (NDC) the Terrorism Risk Insurance Program Act (TRIA). The House also passed a Continuing Resolution (CR) to avoid another government shutdown through a short-term spending bill, which will keep the government open until December 20th. The CR includes a 3.1% pay raise for men and women in uniform and fully funds the 2020 U.S. Census. ICYMI: NDC Chair Derek Kilmer published an op-ed in Roll Call addressing the urgent need to … Continue Reading
November 15, 2019
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Last week, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by the NDC Climate Change Task Force Co-Chairs Don Beyer, Sean Casten, Elaine Luria, and Susan Wild, issued a statement in response to President Trump's decision to begin the withdrawal process from the Paris Climate Accord. This decision would leave the United States as the only nation to abandon the global effort to fight climate change. NDC Chair Kilmer and thirteen other NDC Members also testified at the House Select Committee on the Climate … Continue Reading
November 01, 2019
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This week, the House passed New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Member-led legislation to increase transparency of drug pricing practices and lower costs for Americans. This comes after the NDC's effort to push bipartisan drug pricing legislation by urging House Leadership to move these and other NDC-endorsed prescription drug affordability and transparency bills forward. The NDC is pleased to see broad support of these bills. The NDC joined the House Sustainable Energy and Environment Coalition … Continue Reading
October 25, 2019
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Members of the New Democrat Coalition mourned the passing of Rep. Elijah Cummings (MD-07) and remembered his life and contributions to our nation. Rep. Cummings, who was the well-respected Chair of the Committee on Oversight and Reform, was a true patriot and public servant, remembered as a “Master” and “Mentor” of the House, and who pushed his colleagues to strive for more and rise above politics. In case you missed it – Last week, the New Democrat … Continue Reading
October 18, 2019
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This week, the NDC, led by the Technology Task Force, announced its endorsement of a package of forward looking technology and artificial intelligence legislation led by New Dem Members. These bills address the opportunities and challenges of rapidly advancing technology on workers and consumers while promoting innovation. Through its Housing Task Force, the NDC also endorsed a slate of housing bills to promote increased housing supply and affordability through policies that promote smarter … Continue Reading
September 27, 2019
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Ahead of #ClimateWeek at the U.N. General Assembly summit this week, the NDC released policy principles and endorsed legislation to combat climate change with the urgency this crisis demands. Of the twelve endorsed climate bills, seven are bipartisan and all are actionable steps towards reaching the NDC goal to reach net-zero carbon emissions by 2050. In September, the NDC also endorsed legislation to stabilize the Affordable Care Act (ACA) and improve coverage expansion and affordability. … Continue Reading
September 20, 2019
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This week, the NDC released policy principles and endorsed legislation to combat climate change. In doing so, the NDC seeks to address the climate challenge with the urgency the crisis demands and to embrace the notion that the U.S., through its powerful economy and culture of innovation, can be best positioned to be the global leader developing and producing the next generation technologies to help the international community combat climate change. The NDC announced its official endorsement … Continue Reading
September 13, 2019
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After a very productive August district work period, Members returned to get to work For The People. This week, the NDC announced its official endorsement of two pieces of legislation put forward by the NDC Health Care Task Force to stabilize the Affordable Care Act (ACA) by reducing premiums and expanding health insurance coverage for consumers. NDC Members also released a statement on the Administration's irresponsible decision to redirect $3.6 billion in military funding to build the border … Continue Reading
July 26, 2019
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This week, the House of Representatives passed a bipartisan budget and debt ceiling agreement that removes sequestration, sets the framework for our appropriations process for the next two years, and suspends the debt ceiling until July 31, 2021. The House also passed the New Dem-endorsed Humanitarian Standards for Individuals in Customs and Border Protection Custody Act among other important priorities. The NDC also sent a letter to President Trump urging him to recommit to working with … Continue Reading
July 19, 2019
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This week, the House passed the bipartisan Intelligence Authorization bill. We are proud of the leadership of Rep. Adam Schiff, Rep. Jim Himes, and other New Dem Members on the House Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence for their work on this bill that will give our intelligence community the tools needed to help keep Americans safe. After making changes to increase Member support, the House also passed the Raise the Wage Act which will gradually increase the federal minimum wage and … Continue Reading
July 12, 2019
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This week the House of Representatives passed H.R. 2500, FY 2020 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), which included many priorities led by NDC Members both on and off the Armed Services Committee. Ensuring the safety and security of our country and all Americans is a fundamental responsibility of Congress. New Democrat Coalition Members were proud to support the passage of this year's defense authorization which gives our service members what they need to be successful in their … Continue Reading
June 28, 2019
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This week's supreme court decision on gerrymandering is disappointing and reaffirms the need for redistricting reform. That's why NDC endorsed H.R. 1, the For the People Act, a political reform bill that would make our government work for the people, including protecting Americans from partisan gerrymandering. This week, the House took another step to secure our democracy by passing H.R. 2722, the Securing America's Federal Elections (SAFE) Act, to provide assistance to states in securing our … Continue Reading
June 21, 2019
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The House passed H.R. 2740, which included several amendments led by New Dem Members and two NDC Task Force-led amendments. The bill supports a 21st century workforce, prevents funding for the U.S.'s withdrawal from the Paris Agreement, strengthens our national security and defense, and provides record funding for medical research and innovation. More on what New Dem Members have been up to below. Coalition Highlights House Passes New Democrat Coalition-Supported Priorities in H.R. … Continue Reading
June 14, 2019
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This week, the New Democrat Coalition was proud to add Reps. Donna Shalala (FL-27) and Jimmy Panetta (CA-20) to join the Coalition in the 116th Congress. Over 100 strong, NDC makes up over forty percent of the Democratic Caucus and is the largest ideological caucus in the House. NDC Members also celebrated Immigrant Heritage Month and began consideration of FY2020 appropriations. The House passed several amendments to H.R. 2740 led by New Dem Members, including a NDC Future of Work Task … Continue Reading
June 07, 2019
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World leaders gathered in France this week to remember the heroes who landed on the beaches of Normandy by sea and air to liberate Western Europe from German occupiers. We remember these brave heroes, whose selfless service helped win that war and establish America’s place on the world stage. An America that leads the world towards a safer, more prosperous, more democratic future is a worthy tribute to the heroes of D-Day. As we remember the sacrifices and bravery of the heroes of … Continue Reading
May 24, 2019
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This week, the House passed the Consumers First Act, which would reverse the changes the Trump Administration has imposed on the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) by restoring the agency's supervisory and enforcement powers in certain areas and increasing the transparency and accountability needed for the agency to carry out its important mission. The House also passed by a large bipartisan vote the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement (SECURE) Act, which would help … Continue Reading
May 17, 2019
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This week, the House passed H.R.987, the Strengthening Health Care and Lowering Prescription Drug Costs Act. The New Democrat Coalition is committed to strengthening the ACA, lowering costs for patients, and reaching universal coverage. This legislation combats efforts to undermine the ACA and builds on the framework to make our healthcare system work better for all Americans. NDC formally endorsed the bills that would help lower drug prices. The House also passed NDC-endorsed H.R. 5, The … Continue Reading
May 10, 2019
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This week, the House of Representatives passed the New-Dem led Protecting Americans with Preexisting Conditions Act of 2019. This legislation, led by NDC Vice Chair for Communications Annie Kuster and co-sponsored by Rep. Don Beyer, would revoke Section 1332 guidance released by the Trump Administration in October of 2018, which weakened protections for individuals with pre-existing conditions. NDC endorsed H.R. 5, the Equality Act, a bill to ban discrimination against LGBTQ individuals in … Continue Reading