Weekly Wrap
Weekly Wrap
This week, New Democrat Coalition Leadership Members urged support of the conference report and then applauded the House passage of bipartisan, bicameral legislation to keep the federal government open and fund key national priorities. We are grateful to the efforts of New Dem Whip Pete Aguilar and all of the conferees in negotiating and passing this important funding bill. NDC Chair Derek Kilmer spoke out after the President declared a national emergency in order to secure funding to build … Continue Reading
February 08, 2019
Weekly Wrap
We mourn the loss of Congressman John D. Dingell Jr., the longest serving Member of Congress. His legacy lives on through his leadership on policies to improve access to health care, protect our seniors, safeguard our environment, and ensure economic opportunity for all Americans. His tireless commitment to service paved the way for historic legislation through the Energy and Commerce Committee that improved the lives of millions of Americans. More on what NDC Members have been up to … Continue Reading
February 01, 2019
Weekly Wrap
This week, the New Democrat Coalition proudly announced eight new and expanded policy task forces in the 116th Congress. The task forces will be led by freshman Members, Committee Members, and New Dem issue area experts in order to develop policies to help Americans get ahead in a changing economy and make America more secure. The new and expanded task forces are charged with meeting with stakeholders and developing policy positions for the Coalition to advance in both the near term and long … Continue Reading
January 25, 2019
Weekly Wrap
This week, the New Democrat Coalition was proud to add 9 new Members to join the Coalition in the 116th Congress. There are now 40 Freshman Members in the Coalition. With the addition, the New Democrat Coalition is the largest ideological caucus in the House. Before today's vote on a three-week funding bill, the House had passed 10 bills in the 116th Congress to reopen all or part of the federal government. The shutdown has hurt our economy, and, now after 35 days, it was the longest federal … Continue Reading
January 18, 2019
Weekly Wrap
New Democrats are committed to securing our country's borders. Any solution should be based on evidence, not on fulfilling a campaign promise. We know that improvements in security technology, funding for additional customs officials and enhanced screening at ports of entry will help secure our border, intercept drugs and prevent criminal activity like smuggling and human trafficking. Barriers on the border make sense in some places, but it does not make sense to arbitrarily spend billions of … Continue Reading