Weekly Wrap
Weekly Wrap 02/07/2020
This week, President Trump delivered his State of the Union Address before a joint session of Congress. Prior to his speech, the New Democrat Coalition's (NDC) Leadership Members sent a letter to the President urging him to focus on issues that can unite Democrats and Republicans. There are many issues on which the NDC and President Trump disagree, but the Coalition wants to get things done and make progress on the shared priorities that are most important to the American people. The NDC … Continue Reading
January 31, 2020
Weekly Wrap 01/31/2020
This week, President Trump signed the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement into law, which updates the 25-year-old North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) and revitalizes our international relationships with our North American allies. The Coalition has been integral to every major trade initiative since its founding, and USMCA was no different. The NDC applauds the work of NDC Vice Chair Terri Sewell (AL-07) as a member of the Speaker's Working Group and the NDC Trade Task Force Co-Chairs … Continue Reading
January 17, 2020
Weekly Wrap 01/17/2020
This week, the Senate passed the updated U.S.-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA) implementing bill to modernize the North American Free Trade Agreement (NAFTA) to reflect the 21st century economy and advances made by the U.S. in trade policy. Since its founding, the NDC has been integral to every major trade initiative in Congress, and USMCA was no different. In addition, the House passed several New Dem Member-led bills to expand veteran housing programs, address banking regulation standards, … Continue Reading
January 10, 2020
Weekly Wrap 01/10/2020
In case you missed it: 2019 was a busy year for the New Democrat Coalition. As the majority makers in the 116th Congress, New Dem members were laser-focused on delivering results for the American people, and united behind priorities and policies to bolster the U.S. economy, promote innovation, and create jobs for Americans in every zip code. The NDC recently released its 2019 End of Year Review to highlight all of the work the Coalition has already accomplished this Congress. This week, the … Continue Reading
December 13, 2019
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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