New Dem Chair Kuster Announces Retirement Following 2024 Election
Political News
New Dem Chair Kuster Announces Retirement Following 2024 Election
2024-03-27 15:30:44
by Dan McCue

CONCORD, N.H. — Rep. Annie Kuster, D-N.H., who, among other things, is the current chair of the New Democrat Coalition in the House, revealed Wednesday that she will not seek reelection to Congress this year. In a lengthy statement released... Read More

What’s Happening Tuesday On Capitol Hill
Congress
What’s Happening Tuesday On Capitol Hill
2023-04-18 13:49:13
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON — A day after unveiling his plan for the debt limit before a roomful of bigwigs at the New York Stock Exchange Institute in New York, House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., on Tuesday will try to sell his fellow... Read More

New Dems Rally Behind USDA School Meals Expansion
Education
New Dems Rally Behind USDA School Meals Expansion
2023-03-28 22:04:02
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The New Democrat Coalition has thrown its support behind recent rule changes adopted by the U.S. Department of Agriculture that will help provide millions more children with school meals. “Last year, as part of the New Democrat Coalition’s... Read More

New Dems Elect New Leadership Team, Induct New Members
Congress
New Dems Elect New Leadership Team, Induct New Members
2022-12-02 18:35:54
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The New Democrat Coalition has elected Rep. Annie Kuster, D-N.H., to serve as its chair in the 118th Congress. Reps. Sharice Davids, D-Kan., Brad Schneider, D-Ill., Derek Kilmer, D-Wash., and Salud Carbajal, D-Calif., were elected to be the... Read More

New Dems Roll Out Sweeping Inflation Action Plan
Economy
New Dems Roll Out Sweeping Inflation Action Plan
2022-06-08 23:09:44
by Natalie McCormick

WASHINGTON — The New Democrat Coalition released an Inflation Action Plan Wednesday, urging their colleagues in Congress and the Biden administration to take further, pragmatic steps to ease the financial pressures on American families.   In doing so, the coalition acknowledged... Read More

New Dems Push Commerce to Speed Solar Tariff Investigation
Renewable Energy
New Dems Push Commerce to Speed Solar Tariff Investigation
2022-05-19 21:37:42
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — Members of the New Democrat Coalition on Thursday urged the Commerce Department to step up the pace of its two-month-old investigation of solar technology imports. The development of hundreds of large-scale solar farms are on hold across the... Read More

New Democrat Coalition Celebrates 25th Year
Congress
New Democrat Coalition Celebrates 25th Year
2022-05-16 16:03:02
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The New Democrat Coalition, the largest Democratic caucus in the House of Representatives, turns 25 this week; an anniversary that coincides with but by no means caps, a very busy and effective year for the group. At the... Read More

Biden Administration to Lift Trump’s Tariff on Japanese Steel
Trade
Biden Administration to Lift Trump's Tariff on Japanese Steel
2022-02-09 19:02:17
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The Biden administration has struck a deal with Japan to remove Trump-era tariffs from roughly 1.25 million metric ton of Japanese steel imports annually. The new deal, which excludes aluminum, will take effect on April 1. In return... Read More

House Passes Sweeping Measure to Boost US Competitiveness With China
Congress
House Passes Sweeping Measure to Boost US Competitiveness With China
2022-02-04 19:18:16
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The House voted 222-210 on Friday to approve legislation to bolster research and development to help the United States better compete with China, unravel supply chain snafus and give a much-needed boost to the domestic semiconductor industry. Rep.... Read More

New Dems Induct Brown, Williams Into Coalition
Congress
New Dems Induct Brown, Williams Into Coalition
2021-12-10 21:06:48
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON — The New Democrat Coalition has inducted its two newest members – Reps. Shontel Brown, of Ohio, and Nikema Williams, of Georgia. The New Democrat Coalition is the largest Democratic ideological caucus in the House, with Brown and Nikema,... Read More

New Dems Unveil Second Slate of Policy Task Forces
Congress
New Dems Unveil Second Slate of Policy Task Forces
2021-07-27 20:06:35
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON -- The New Democrat Coalition on Tuesday unveiled three new policy task forces which will focus on rural reinvestment, future of work and capitalism, and trade. The second slate of coalition task forces for the 117th Congress join previously... Read More

New Dems Endorse Slate of Bills to Combat Climate Change
Climate
New Dems Endorse Slate of Bills to Combat Climate Change
2021-06-23 15:47:28
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The New Democrat Coalition on Wednesday  endorsed its first slate of bills in the 117th Congress to confront the existential threat of climate change, building on the Coalition’s work to advance an ambitious and actionable policy agenda to... Read More

New Dems Outline Infrastructure Priorities for American Jobs Plan
Congress
New Dems Outline Infrastructure Priorities for American Jobs Plan
2021-06-04 15:18:42
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON - The House New Democrat Coalition on Wednesday endorsed several bills its members say will modernize the nation’s infrastructure, create jobs and grow the economy. The coalition, led by Infrastructure task force co-chairs Carolyn Bourdeaux, of Georgia, and Norma... Read More

New Dems Outline Infrastructure Priorities
Congress
New Dems Outline Infrastructure Priorities
2021-05-21 17:06:42
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The New Democrat Coalition laid out their infrastructure priorities this week, declaring themselves “very focused on getting things done and figuring out a path to get to yes,” in the words of their chair, Rep. Suzan DelBene, of... Read More

New Democrats Endorse Slate of Measures to Fight Domestic Terror
Congress
New Democrats Endorse Slate of Measures to Fight Domestic Terror
2021-04-21 14:22:38
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON - The New Democrat Coalition has endorsed a slate of legislation intended to prevent future acts of domestic terrorism. The measures, drafted in the wake of the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol, honor the actions of the... Read More

New Democrat Coalition Endorses H.R. 1, For the People Act
Congress
New Democrat Coalition Endorses H.R. 1, For the People Act
2021-02-19 15:50:49
by TWN Staff

WASHINGTON – As they did last year, the New Democrat Coalition on Thursday endorsed the reintroduced H.R. 1, the For the People Act. H.R. 1 is a sweeping campaign finance and election reform bill that will make it easier for Americans to... Read More

New Democrat Coalition Unveils Policy Priorities for First 100 Days of Congress
Congress
New Democrat Coalition Unveils Policy Priorities for First 100 Days of Congress
2021-02-01 14:42:53
by Reece Nations

WASHINGTON — Members of the New Democrat Coalition showcased their legislative priorities for the first 100 days of the 117th Congressional session on Thursday, Jan. 28, in a meeting held virtually with members of the media.  The most pressing issue... Read More

DelBene Elected Chair as Moderate New Democrat Coalition Selects Leadership Team
DelBene Elected Chair as Moderate New Democrat Coalition Selects Leadership Team
2020-12-01 21:16:32
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Rep. Suzan DelBene, of Washington State, was unanimously elected Tuesday to serve as the next chair of the New Democrat Coalition. In addition, the coalition of moderate Democrats elected five individuals -- Reps. Ami Bera, of California, Sharice... Read More

Running to Lead the New Dems, DelBene Reflects on the Coalition’s Past, Promising Future
Congress
Running to Lead the New Dems, DelBene Reflects on the Coalition’s Past, Promising Future
2020-11-20 20:45:12
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - During a week when newly elected members of Congress were all over Capitol Hill for their formal orientation, Rep. Suzan DelBene, D-Wash., remembered how vastly different her experience was in 2012. Jay Inslee, the previous representative of Washington... Read More

New Dems See 2020 Election As Endorsement of Pragmatism
Congress
New Dems See 2020 Election As Endorsement of Pragmatism
2020-11-11 16:02:30
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The House New Democrat Coalition is out with its assessment of the 2020 election and they believe voters clearly endorsed pragmatic Democrats and their espoused approach to controlling the pandemic, making a full economic recovery and moving the... Read More

114 House Democrats Push for Weekend Vote on Jobless Benefits Extension
Congress
114 House Democrats Push for Weekend Vote on Jobless Benefits Extension
2020-08-21 15:20:08
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - As the House convenes for a rare Saturday session, over 100 Democrats are urging Speaker Nancy Pelosi to open the floor to consideration of a bill to extend an emergency bonus to unemployment benefits due to the coronavirus... Read More

New Democrat Coalition Throws Support Behind Housing Legislation
Affordable Housing
New Democrat Coalition Throws Support Behind Housing Legislation
2020-07-31 19:34:11
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The New Democrat Coalition endorsed several pieces of legislation to promote affordable housing development, increase access to affordable lending, and provide transparency of COVID-19 housing and rental relief. “Access to affordable housing is essential to our quality of... Read More

New Dem Coalition Calls for Coronavirus Relief Tied to Economic Conditions
Congress
New Dem Coalition Calls for Coronavirus Relief Tied to Economic Conditions
2020-07-20 18:03:05
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Members of the largest ideological caucus in the House threw down the gauntlet on a new coronavirus relief package Monday, calling on their colleagues on Capitol Hill to strike a deal extending existing benefits now while ensuring continued... Read More

New Democrat Coalition Endorses Justice in Policing Act
Congress
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Justice in Policing Act
2020-06-16 15:54:58
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The New Democrat Coalition on Tuesday endorsed the Justice in Policing Act, bicameral legislation that seeks to better hold police accountable, change the culture of law enforcement, and build trust between law enforcement and communities. “Action is long... Read More

New Democrat Coalition Endorses Comprehensive Push to “Achieve Racial Justice”
Congress
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Comprehensive Push to “Achieve Racial Justice”
2020-06-03 19:54:59
by Gaspard Le Dem

WASHINGTON - The New Democrat Coalition, an alliance of centrist Democrats in Congress, condemned racially motivated police violence on Wednesday in the wake of nationwide unrest following the murder of George Floyd by a white police officer in Minnesota. “The... Read More

New Dems, Problem Solvers Endorse Legislation to Improve Paycheck Protection Program
Business
New Dems, Problem Solvers Endorse Legislation to Improve Paycheck Protection Program
2020-05-26 18:12:17
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Both the New Democrat Coalition and the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed legislation on Tuesday intended to make the federal government's Paycheck Protection Program work better for more businesses across the country. Since its creation in the very first... Read More

New Democrat Coalition Action Fund Backs Joe Biden for President
2020 Elections
New Democrat Coalition Action Fund Backs Joe Biden for President
2020-05-11 21:24:51
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The New Democrat Coalition Action Fund endorsed Vice President Joe Biden for president on Monday, with Rep. Ami Bera of California, chair of the group, declaring "we know a winner when we see one." “Our coalition is comprised... Read More

New Dems Propose Tying Expanded Jobless Benefits to Economic and Public Health
Congress
New Dems Propose Tying Expanded Jobless Benefits to Economic and Public Health
2020-05-08 17:26:27
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - Rep. Derek Kilmer, chairman of the New Democrat Coalition, joined with Rep. Don Beyer this week to release a draft framework for the Workers’ Relief and Security Act, bicameral legislation that would tie ongoing expanded unemployment benefits to... Read More

New Democrat Coalition Announces ‘20 for 2020’ Policy Agenda
Congress
New Democrat Coalition Announces ‘20 for 2020’ Policy Agenda
2020-03-03 21:09:47
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The New Democrat Coalition has rolled out an ambitious policy agenda it says will reinvigorate the government while also establishing the group's goals for the remainder of the 116th Congress. In announcing their "20 for 2020" plan on... Read More

New Democrat Coalition Endorses Slate of Bills to Strengthen the Health Care System
Congress
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Slate of Bills to Strengthen the Health Care System
2020-02-07 19:56:38
by Dan McCue

WASHINGTON - The New Democrat Coalition has endorsed a slate of seven bills aimed at improving health care coverage and reducing costs for millions of Americans. “The American people deserve solutions that move past partisan posturing and make real progress... Read More

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