Press Releases
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Rep. Pete Aguilar for Democratic Caucus Vice Chair
Washington, DC - Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06) released the following statement after the NDC endorsed Rep. Pete Aguilar (CA-31) for Democratic Caucus Vice Chair: "The New Dems are proud to support our colleague Pete for Caucus Vice Chair. Pete knows that House Democrats come from a variety of districts and backgrounds and will work to make sure all members have a voice in the strategy and direction of our caucus. He understands what it takes to grow our … Continue Reading
September 29, 2020
New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on Updated Version of the Heroes Act
Washington, DC - Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06) released the following statement after Speaker Nancy Pelosi unveiled an updated version of the Heroes Act: "As we face record case numbers in the midst of the first wave of the COVID-19 pandemic, Congress has to respond to the immediate needs before us and also plan for the future. Members of the New Democrat Coalition were the first to call for further House action to be taken before Congress adjourns. We voted … Continue Reading
September 24, 2020
House Passes Clean Energy Package with New Democrat Coalition-Led Provisions
Washington, DC - Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Vice Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) issued a statement following House passage of H.R. 4447, the Clean Economy Jobs and Innovation Act. The legislative package invests in clean energy development to promote a cleaner, more sustainable energy future that drives innovation, helps create good jobs for American workers, and makes progress in the fight against climate change. Earlier this summer, the Coalition urged … Continue Reading
September 24, 2020
New Democrat Coalition Continues to Build on Ambitious Climate Change Agenda
Washington, DC - Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by NDC Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and NDC Climate Change Task Force Co-Chairs Don Beyer (VA-08), Sean Casten (IL-06), Elaine Luria (VA-02), and Susan Wild (PA-07), endorsed its third slate of bills to combat climate change. These bills build on the NDC's ambitious and actionable agenda to meet the climate crisis with the urgency it demands, leveraging every decarbonization solution available to advance a swift and just transition to … Continue Reading
August 21, 2020
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Legislation to Protect United States Postal Service
Washington, DC - Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Vice Chair for Policy Suzan DelBene (WA-01), endorsed H.R. 8015, the Delivering for America Act, which provides additional funding to the United States Postal Service (USPS) and prohibits any changes to the operations or service levels that would impede prompt, reliable, and efficient service for the duration of the coronavirus crisis or through January 2021. Over the past few weeks, the … Continue Reading
August 19, 2020
New Democrat Coalition Members Lead Effort Urging House Leadership to Take Action on Unemployment Insurance, Automatic Stabilizers
Washington, DC - Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Vice Chair Scott Peters (CA-52), along with New Dem Rep. Don Beyer (VA-08) and NDC Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06), led 114 Members in sending a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer urging the House to take action on unemployment insurance. In the letter, Members are asking for House consideration of legislation to reauthorize the enhanced unemployment compensation and establish unemployment insurance automatic … Continue Reading
July 31, 2020
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Second Slate of Housing Legislation
Washington, DC - Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06), NDC Vice Chair for Policy Suzan DelBene (WA-01), and NDC Housing Task Force Co-Chairs Denny Heck (WA-10), Norma J. Torres (CA-35) and Ben McAdams (UT-04) announced the endorsement of legislation to promote affordable housing development, increase access to affordable lending, and provide transparency of COVID-19 housing and rental relief. As the President acted to strike down a critical Obama-era … Continue Reading
July 29, 2020
New Democrat Coalition Members Urge House Action on Climate Change Legislation
Washington, DC - Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Climate Change Task Force and NDC Leadership Members sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi and Majority Leader Hoyer urging them to move NDC-endorsed climate bills have already passed out of committee and are ready for consideration by the full House. These bills were highlighted in the Select Committee on Climate Crisis's (SCCC) report as part of the potential path forward for congressional action to solve the climate crisis. The NDC … Continue Reading
July 27, 2020
Beyer, Kilmer Introduce Unemployment Legislation Amid Lapse In Benefits
Washington, D.C. - U.S. Representatives Don Beyer (D-VA), Vice Chair and House leader of Congress' Joint Economic Committee, and Derek Kilmer (D-WA), Chair of the New Democrat Coalition, today introduced the Worker Relief and Security Act. The legislation would automatically continue and provide for additional enhanced emergency unemployment benefits for the duration of the public health emergency and ensuing economic crisis until conditions return closer to pre-crisis levels. Beyer and … Continue Reading
July 27, 2020
House Passes New Democrat Coalition-Endorsed Bill to Study Societal Forces Affecting the Social Status of Black Men and Boys
Washington, DC - Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and NDC Rep. Lucy McBath issued a statement following House passage of S. 2163, the Senate companion to the NDC-endorsed H.R. 1636, the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act. The legislation was introduced last year by a bipartisan group of Members, including NDC Reps. Lucy McBath (GA-06) and Cedric Richmond (LA-02). The bill will now be sent to President Trump for his signature. "I am proud … Continue Reading
July 21, 2020
New Democrat Coalition Chair and National Security Task Force Co-Chairs Statement on NDAA
Washington, DC - Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and NDC National Security Task Force Co-Chairs Anthony Brown, Brad Schneider, and Abigail Spanberger released the following statements on House passage of the William M. Thornberry National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2021 by a large bipartisan majority, a strong bill that ensures America is prepared to meet the global challenges of the 21st century. "This bipartisan NDAA includes critical … Continue Reading
July 01, 2020
New Democrat Coalition Chair and Infrastructure Task Force Co-Chairs Statement on House Passage of H.R. 2
Washington, DC - Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and NDC Infrastructure Task Force Co-Chairs Salud Carbajal (CA-24), Jason Crow (CO-06), Stacey Plaskett (VI-AL), and Elissa Slotkin (MI-08) released the following statements on House passage of H.R. 2, the Moving Forward Act. The Moving Forward Act contains several NDC-backed provisions to rebuild resilient transportation and infrastructure systems, accelerate the deployment of clean energy technologies and lower … Continue Reading
June 30, 2020
New Democrat Coalition Chair and Climate Change Task Force Co-Chairs Statement on the Select Committee on Climate Crisis Action Plan
Washington, DC - Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and NDC Climate Change Task Force Co-Chairs Sean Casten (IL-06), Don Beyer (VA-08), Elaine Luria (VA-02), and Susan Wild (PA-07) applauded the release of the Select Committee on Climate Crisis's (SCCC) Solving the Climate Crisis: Congressional Action Plan for a Clean Energy Economy. The Climate Crisis Congressional Action Plan is an ambitious, science-based agenda that provides a roadmap for Congressional action … Continue Reading
June 29, 2020
New Democrat Coalition Chair and Health Care Task Force Co-Chairs Statement on House Passage of Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act
Washington, DC - Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and NDC Health Care Task Force Co-Chairs Angie Craig (MN-02), Kurt Schrader (OR-05), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08), and Greg Stanton (AZ-09) released the following statements on House passage of H.R. 1425, the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Enhancement Act. "New Democrats have been laser focused on ensuring that all Americans can have quality, affordable health care. We've pushed to stabilize and improve upon … Continue Reading
June 25, 2020
House Passes New Democrat Coalition-Endorsed Justice in Policing Act
Washington, DC - Today, the House passed the New Democrat Coalition-endorsed H.R. 7120, the George Floyd Justice in Policing Act. This bicameral, comprehensive bill seeks to better hold police accountable, change the culture of law enforcement, and build trust between law enforcement and the communities they serve. "Action is long overdue to address the systemic racism prevalent in our nation. The George Floyd Justice in Policing Act is a meaningful first step to reform our law enforcement … Continue Reading
June 18, 2020
NDC Statement on the Supreme Court Decision on DACA
Washington, DC - Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and NDC Whip Pete Aguilar (CA-31) issued a statement after the Supreme Court ruled against the Trump administration's challenge to end the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals (DACA) program. "The Supreme Court decision to stop the Trump administration from ending this life-changing program for now is great news for the thousands of Dreamers who have built their lives here, in the only country they've known as … Continue Reading
June 17, 2020
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Resolution to Reform the World Trade Organization
Washington, DC - Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by NDC Trade Task Force Co-Chairs Lizzie Fletcher, Ron Kind, Rick Larsen, and Gregory Meeks, endorsed H.Res.746. This bipartisan resolution, led by NDC Rep. Ron Kind, reaffirms the United States' commitment as a member of the World Trade Organization (WTO) and encourages the Administration to participate with other WTO members in reforming the Appellate Body to address longstanding concerns and help ensure it is in working … Continue Reading
June 17, 2020
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Bill to Study Societal Forces Affecting the Social Status of Black Men and Boys
Washington, DC - Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by NDC Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06), endorsed H.R. 1636, the Commission on the Social Status of Black Men and Boys Act. The legislation was introduced last year by a bipartisan group of Members, including NDC Reps. Lucy McBath (GA-06) and Cedric Richmond (LA-02). "I believe that in addition to improving our law enforcement system, we need broader and more substantial action to address the systemic injustices that disadvantage Black … Continue Reading
June 16, 2020
New Democrat Coalition Endorses Justice in Policing Act
Washington, DC - Today, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC), led by NDC Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06), endorsed H.R. 7120, the Justice in Policing Act. This bicameral, comprehensive bill seeks to better hold police accountable, change the culture of law enforcement, and build trust between law enforcement and communities. "Action is long overdue. The New Democrat Coalition is proud to endorse the Justice in Policing Act to reform our law enforcement system, seek to end police brutality, ensure more … Continue Reading
June 03, 2020
NDC Stands in Solidarity with Congressional Black Caucus
Washington, DC - Today, New Democrat Coalition (NDC) Chair Derek Kilmer (WA-06) issued the following statement after the recent murders of George Floyd, Breonna Taylor, and Ahmaud Arbery and the subsequent days of protests in cities and towns across America. The statement comes after the NDC hosted Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) Chair Karen Bass and New Dem CBC Members for a call to discuss action Congress can take to help rectify the injustice many Black Americans are experiencing and help … Continue Reading