About Us
The New Democrat Coalition, which was founded in 1997, is dedicated to maintaining America’s standing as the world’s strongest, most successful nation. The New Dems are a key group of democratic legislators who are working hard to address some of most pressing issues of the day.
The New Dems believe firmly in the power of American ingenuity and innovation, and our work is focused on finding ways to foster and harness this creativity so it leads to new American jobs, greater economic prosperity, and a safer and more secure future for our country.
As Congress works to tackle the challenges facing our nation, the New Dems, through our seven policy task forces, have put forward a commonsense agenda focused on increasing U.S. trade and exports, updating our tax code to incentivize growth, reforming our education system, increasing our green energy output, and modernizing our transportation and critical infrastructure. These initiatives are about moving the U.S. forward in the 21st century.
The 43-member strong organization is comprised of a range of members from across the country. Many are former entrepreneurs, small business owners, lawyers, and local policy makers who have brought their practical and real world experience to both this organization and the U.S. Congress.
The Coalition’s seven task forces are: Energy, Financial Services and Retirement Security, Health, National Security, Tax Reform and Fiscal Responsibility(TRFR), Tech, Education, and Entrepreneurship (TEE), and Trade, Critical Infrastructure and Manufacturing(TCIM).