Press Releases
New Democrat Coalition Farm Bill Task Force Chair Statement Following Committee Markup of 2024 Farm Bill
Today, New Democrat Coalition Farm Bill Task Force Chair Kim Schrier (WA-08) issued a statement following the House Agriculture Committee’s markup of the Farm, Food, and National Security Act of 2024. “New Dems are encouraged that the House and Senate are making progress to advance a must-pass Farm Bill this year. However, we are disappointed that the Republican leadership of the House Agriculture Committee decided to move forward with a version of the Farm Bill that does not meet the … Continue Reading
May 23, 2024
NDC Immigration & Border Security Task Force Statement on Senate Republicans’ Failure to Pass Bipartisan Border Deal
Today, New Democrat Coalition Immigration and Border Security Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04) and Vice Chair Salud Carbajal (CA-24) released the following statement after Senate Republicans again blocked a vote on the bipartisan deal to secure the border and address the broken asylum process: “Over 100 days ago, Congressional Republicans walked away from the toughest, most comprehensive border security deal in decades—a deal they negotiated themselves. And today, they once again showed … Continue Reading
May 23, 2024
New Dem Artificial Intelligence Working Group Endorses Legislation to Ensure Responsible Development and Deployment of AI Technologies
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Artificial Intelligence Working Group, led by Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06), and Vice Chairs Don Beyer (VA-08), Jeff Jackson (NC-14), Sara Jacobs (CA-51), Susie Lee (NV-03), and Haley Stevens (MI-11) endorsed 10 bipartisan, New Dem-led Artificial Intelligence bills that would help ensure the responsible development and deployment of AI technologies. From supporting workforce training and studying the economic impacts of AI to protecting consumers, elections, … Continue Reading
May 13, 2024
Climate Change & Clean Energy Task Force: New FERC Rule “Will Take Critical Steps to Responsibly Streamline Transmission Development”
Today, New Democrat Coalition Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) and Vice Chairs Sean Casten (IL-06), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), and Susan Wild (PA-07) issued the following statement after the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (FERC) unveiled a final rule to govern the allocation of costs between states when developing interstate transmission lines. “To implement the Inflation Reduction Act’s landmark investments and reach our climate goals, America must … Continue Reading
May 10, 2024
New Dem National Security Task Force Outlines NDAA Priorities
Today, the New Democrat Coalition National Security Task Force, led by Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10), sent a letter to House Armed Service Committee leadership outlining the Coalition’s key priorities for inclusion in the upcoming National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA). These priorities include: supporting servicemembers and their families, enhancing the U.S. defense industrial base; investing in military modernization and innovation, and upholding our commitments to our allies, … Continue Reading
May 07, 2024
Congressman Tim Kennedy Becomes 100th New Democrat Coalition Member After Decisive Special Election Victory
Washington, D.C. — Today, the New Democrat Coalition welcomed Congressman Tim Kennedy (NY-26) as the newest Member of the Coalition following his special election victory in New York’s 26th District to replace Rep. Brian Higgins, who retired in February.After serving in the New York State Senate for nearly 15 years, Rep. Kennedy comes to Congress as a seasoned lawmaker committed to getting things done and fighting Republican extremism. From spearheading infrastructure investments as Chair of … Continue Reading
May 07, 2024
New Dems Host Infrastructure Implementation Outreach Roundtable with Key Stakeholders
Washington, D.C. — Today, NDC Vice Chair for Outreach Rep. Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Vice Chair for Member Services Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03), Ranking Member of the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Ranking Member Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) and NDC Members welcomed union leaders, industry representatives, and other stakeholders for a roundtable discussion on implementation of the historic infrastructure investments New Dems championed in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the Inflation … Continue Reading
May 01, 2024
New Dems Lead Letters Advocating for FY2025 Funding for Border Security, Public Safety, Affordable Housing, and Rural Development
Today, New Democrat Coalition Members led a total of 63 New Dem signers on four separate letters to the House Appropriations Committee outlining the Coalition’s priorities related to immigration and border security, public safety, agriculture and rural development, and affordable housing for the upcoming Fiscal Year 2025 appropriations process. “Across these four letters, New Dems are fighting to deliver on the issues that we hear about the most from our constituents across the country,” said … Continue Reading
April 30, 2024
NDC Climate Change & Clean Energy Task Force Chair Applauds Administration for Efforts to Implement Bipartisan Permitting Reforms
Today, New Democrat Coalition Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) issued the following statement after the White House Council on Environmental Quality (CEQ) finalized its Bipartisan Permitting Reform Implementation Rule, building on the historic investments of the Inflation Reduction Act and the President’s Permitting Action Plan. “Today, we applaud the Biden administration for taking critical steps to implement the bipartisan permitting reform provisions … Continue Reading
April 25, 2024
New Dem Climate Change & Clean Energy Task Force Applauds Administration’s Actions to Accelerate Clean Energy Deployment
Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force Chair Scott Peters (CA-50) and Vice Chairs Sean Casten (IL-06), Eric Sorensen (IL-17), and Susan Wild (PA-07) issued a statement on the Biden administration’s announcement of two rules that will reduce regulatory hurdles for clean energy projects and accelerate getting clean energy onto the grid. “From day one, New Dems have been committed to working across the aisle and with the Biden administration … Continue Reading
April 23, 2024
New Dem Chair Applauds Senate for Sending National Security Funding to President Biden’s Desk
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) issued the following statement after the Senate voted to send three bills - the Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific Supplemental Appropriations Acts, 2024, to President Biden’s desk for his signature: “Finally, critical security funding for our close allies Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan - as well as essential humanitarian relief for civilians in Gaza and around the world - is headed to President Biden’s desk. “New Dems applaud the Senate … Continue Reading
April 20, 2024
New Dems Stand Firm, Help Pass Critical National Security Package to Support Our Allies and Deliver Humanitarian Aid
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership issued a statement after New Democrat Coalition Members voted to pass three bills - the Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific Supplemental Appropriations Acts, 2024 - through the House. New Dem Leadership issued a statement in support of the three bills on Thursday. “Today, New Dems were proud to provide the key votes necessary to pass three essential security funding bills in the House. For more than six months, New Dems helped sustain pressure on House … Continue Reading
April 18, 2024
New Democrat Coalition Leadership Supports Three Security Funding Bills that Support Our Allies and Deliver Critical Humanitarian Aid
Today, New Democrat Coalition Leadership released the following statement in support of the national security supplemental funding bills introduced in the House that reflect the Senate-passed, bipartisan National Security Act, 2024: “For the last six months, New Dems have repeatedly urged House Republican leadership to bring forward legislation that supports our imperiled allies, Ukraine, Israel, and Taiwan, and delivers much-needed humanitarian aid to civilians in Gaza and around the … Continue Reading
April 17, 2024
ICYMI TRANSCRIPT: New Dem Leaders Hold Press Conference Urging House Republicans to Join Democrats in Saving the Affordable Connectivity Program
Washington, D.C. — Today, New Democrat Coalition leaders, including NDC Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and New Dem Reps. Nikki Budzinksi (IL-13), Angie Craig (MN-02), Shontel Brown (OH-11), Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), and Emilia Sykes (OH-13) led a press conference calling on House Republican Leadership to join Democrats in funding the Affordable Connectivity Program, which will expire on April 30th without additional Congressional action. Ahead of the press conference, 95 New Dem Members - led by … Continue Reading
April 17, 2024
New Dems Implore House Republicans to Join Democrats in Preventing 23 Million American Households From Losing Internet Access
Today, New Democrat Coalition Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02) and Freshman Leadership Representative Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) led 95 New Democrat Coalition Members in a letter to House Speaker Mike Johnson calling on House Republican Leadership to take immediate bipartisan action to fund the Affordable Connectivity Program. Enacted as part of the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law championed by New Dems last Congress, the Affordable Connectivity Program (ACP) currently empowers 23 million households … Continue Reading
April 14, 2024
New Democrat Coalition Leadership Implores Speaker Johnson to Put Essential National Security Package on the House Floor this Week
Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and Vice Chairs Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued the below statement following the Iranian attack against Israel and the news that House Republican Leadership will move to put a bill on the floor to hold Iran accountable: “New Dems unequivocally condemn Iran’s attack against Israel and commend the multinational effort that prevented the majority of the more than 300 drones, rockets, and missiles from reaching … Continue Reading
April 10, 2024
New Dems Introduce Legislation Targeting Taxes that are Higher on Women’s Products Than Men’s, Costing Women Billions Per Year
Today, New Democrat Coalition Trade Task Force Chair Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) and New Dem Rep. Brittany Pettersen (CO-07) co-led the introduction of the Pink Tariffs Study Act, legislation to examine the prevalence and impact of “pink tariffs,” which may directly contribute to women paying more for everyday goods than men, including everything from razors to clothes. Traditionally, gender bias in the consumer goods space has been referred to as the “pink tax,” which occurs when companies … Continue Reading
April 04, 2024
Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force Applauds Biden Administration’s Selections for $20 Billion in Grants to Accelerate Clean Energy Economy
Today, the New Democrat Coalition Climate Change and Clean Energy Task Force, led by Chair Scott Peters (CA-50), issued a statement on the Biden administration’s announcement of eight applicants selected to receive $20 billion to implement a national financing network for clean energy and climate solutions. “To reach our nation’s climate goals and build the clean energy economy of the future, every community must have access to the affordable financing needed to implement transformational … Continue Reading
April 02, 2024
New Dem Members Deliver Big Wins for Their Constituents, Secure Millions in Community Project Funding in FY2024 Government Funding Bills
With the passage of Fiscal Year 2024 government funding, New Dems Members not only helped to avert a harmful and costly government shutdown, but also secured critical funding to support important projects in their districts through Community Project Funding requests. From improving vital infrastructure, building affordable housing, and bolstering public safety initiatives to supporting cancer research, workforce development, and education, New Dems delivered across the board for their … Continue Reading
March 28, 2024
ICYMI: Congress Celebrates NDC Chair Annie Kuster Following Retirement Announcement
Following New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster’s (NH-02) announcement yesterday that she will not seek re-election in 2024, lawmakers from across the Capitol applauded Chair Kuster for her tireless work to deliver for her constituents and the American people over her 12 years of service in Congress. Read a full round-up of praise for Chair Kuster’s time in Congress as well as articles about Chair Kuster’s announcement below: Statements House Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries: “A … Continue Reading