Technology, Education and Entrepreneurship Task Force
Chairs:
Rep. Gerry Connolly (VA-11)
Rep. Susan Davis (CA-53)
Rep. Bill Foster (IL-11)
Vice Chairs:
Representatives Ron Barber (AZ-02), Ami Bera (CA-07), Lois Capps (CA-24), Tony Cardenas (CA-29), John Carney (DE-At Large), Andre Carson (IN-07), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Eliot Engel (NY-16), Denny Heck (WA-10), Rush Holt (NJ-12), Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Mike Quigley (IL-05), Cedric Richmond (LA-02), Adam Schiff (CA-28), and Brad Schneider (IL-10)
The New Democrat Coalition's Principles for COMPETES Act Reauthorization (Released 2013)
The strength of America’s economic machine is underpinned by the link between innovation, economic development and job creation. Since its founding, the New Democrat Coalition has led the way for smart policies that foster innovation through public-private partnerships, new technologies and cutting-edge research and development. As Congress considers the first reauthorization of the America COMPETES Act since 2010, the Coalition offers the following principles to ensure that we, as leaders tasked with maintaining America’s continued competitiveness in a 21st Century economy, don’t just talk about innovation – we invest in it.
The New Democrat Coalition's Principles for Innovation and Competitiveness (Released 2012)
With an increasingly competitive global economy, it’s more important than ever to advance policies that promote economic competitiveness and lay the foundation for the next generation to build on our success. A strong innovation agenda must include a strong partnership between the private sector and the federal government to spur greater private-sector growth. Even as we work to get our fiscal outlook in order, it is imperative to foster the innovation that will ensure our continued economic prosperity and position in the global economy. To maintain our competitive edge, America must provide the right environment to promote innovation and entrepreneurship. In this document, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) has outlined basic principles that will allow our nation’s businesses and entrepreneurs to be more innovative and competitive.
Click here to read the New Democrat Coalition's Principles for Innovation and Competitiveness.
The New Democrat Coalition's Principles for Fixing the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (Released 2012)
As Members of the New Democrat Coalition, we firmly believe well-educated students are the foundation for a strong workforce, globally competitive businesses, and sustainable economic growth. Every student deserves a first-rate education that equips them with the tools and skills to compete and succeed in the global economy. Working together, we can fix elements of our education system that do not work, strengthen our schools by embracing ideas that have proven successful, reward excellence and improve the effectiveness of our teachers and principals.