Press Releases
Washington, D.C. – Today, Democrats from the House informal working group on Immigration – the “Gang of Seven” – met with the moderate New Democrat Coalition to chart a forward course for immigration reform in the House. Rep. Luis Gutierrez (IL-04) called on Speaker Boehner to abandon the Republicans’ “go-it-alone” strategy on immigration.
Washington, D.C. – Today, New Democrat Coalition Trade, Critical Infrastructure, and Manufacturing Task Force Co-Chairs Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02), Rep. Gregory Meeks (NY-06), and Rep. Cedric Richmond (LA-02) announced their support for the President’s launch of landmark trade negotiations between the U.S.
Washington, D.C. – 40 Members of the New Democrat Coalition sent a letter to Oversight and Government Reform Chairman Darrell Issa and Judiciary Chairman Bob Goodlatte, urging them to bring the GOP-led “piecemeal” approach to immigration reform closer in line with the comprehensive immigration reform package passed by the Senate Judiciary Committee.
Washington, D.C. – Today, during floor consideration of H.R.624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act (CISPA), several amendments introduced by New Democrats to strengthen privacy protections, oversight, and accountability passed with overwhelming support.
Washington, D.C. – Today, leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, chaired by Rep. Ron Kind (WI-03), recognized substantial improvements to H.R.624, the Cyber Intelligence Sharing and Protection Act, and urged their colleagues to support final passage.
Washington, D.C. – Today, the leaders of the New Democrat Coalition, led by Chair Ron Kind (WI-03), and Vice Chairs Gerry Connolly (VA-11), Jim Himes (CT-04), and Rick Larsen (WA-02) released the following statement after the President announced his budget for fiscal year 2014.
Washington, D.C. – Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair Ron Kind (WI-03) released the following statement as the House of Representatives begins debate on the Republican budget:
Washington, D.C. – Today, Co-Chairs of the New Democrat Coalition Trade, Critical Infrastructure and Manufacturing Task Force released the following statement after Prime Minister Abe of Japan announced his country will be seeking membership in the Trans Pacific Partnership (TPP):
Washington, D.C. – Today, the New Democrat Coalition welcomed their 51st member to the coalition, Representative Kyrsten Sinema from Arizona’s 9th Congressional District.