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{{Short description|Political caucus in United States}} | {{Short description|Political caucus in United States}} | ||
{{about|the caucus in the United States House of Representatives|the ideological |
{{about|the caucus in the United States House of Representatives|the ideological faction of the Democratic Party in the United States|New Democrats (United States)}} | ||
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{{Infobox political party | {{Infobox political party | ||
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| leader1_name = ] | | leader1_name = ] | ||
| foundation = {{nowrap|{{start date and age|1997}}}} | | foundation = {{nowrap|{{start date and age|1997}}}} | ||
| ideology = ]<br>] | | ideology = ]<br>] | ||
| position = {{nowrap|]{{refn|<ref name="nationalreview.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalreview.com/article/219413/meet-new-house-centrists-john-hood|title=Meet the New House Centrists|work=National Review |last=Hood|first=John|date=December 6, 2006}}</ref><ref name="auto">{{cite web|url=http://thehill.com/homenews/campaign/234224-centrist-dems-ready-strike-against-warren-wing|title=Centrist Dems ready strike against Warren wing|first=Niall|last=Stanage|date=March 2, 2015|work=]}}</ref><ref name="nationaljournal.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.nationaljournal.com/congress/united-house-democrats-return-to-squabbling-ways-20150304|title=United House Democrats Return to Squabbling Ways|work=]|access-date=October 14, 2018}}</ref>}} to ]{{refn|<ref name="House Democrats press for immigration vote">{{cite web|last1=Kim|first1=Sueng Min|title=House Democrats press for immigration vote|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2014/03/immigration-reform-vote-house-democrats-104947.html|work=]|access-date=July 23, 2014|date=March 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.minnpost.com/national/2018/12/will-the-congressional-progressive-caucus-become-the-freedom-caucus-of-the-left/|title=Will the Congressional Progressive Caucus become the Freedom Caucus of the left?|date=December 4, 2018|website=MinnPost}}</ref>}}}} | |||
| position = {{nowrap|] to ]}} | |||
| national = ] | | national = ] | ||
| colors = {{colorbox|#01346E}} ] | | colors = {{colorbox|#01346E}} ] | ||
| seats1_title = Seats in the ] | | seats1_title = Seats in the ] | ||
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| seats1 = {{composition bar|99|{{HouseDemocraticTally}}|hex=#01346E|ref={{efn|name=Plaskett|This figure does not include ], a non-voting Delegate who is a member of the caucus.}}}} | ||
| seats2_title = Seats in the ] | | seats2_title = Seats in the ] | ||
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| seats2 = {{composition bar|99|435|hex=#01346E|ref={{efn|name=Plaskett}}}} | ||
| website = {{url|newdemocratcoalition.house.gov}} | | website = {{url|newdemocratcoalition.house.gov}} | ||
| country = United States | | country = United States | ||
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{{New Democrats|expanded=none}} | {{New Democrats|expanded=none}} | ||
The '''New Democrat Coalition''' is a ] in the ] of the ] made up of ], primarily ] and ], who take a pro-business stance and a liberal-to-moderate approach to fiscal matters. Most members hold ] views |
The '''New Democrat Coalition''' is a ] in the ] of the ] made up of ], primarily ] and ], who take a pro-business stance and a liberal-to-moderate approach to fiscal matters. Most members hold ] views.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.minnpost.com/national/2018/12/will-the-congressional-progressive-caucus-become-the-freedom-caucus-of-the-left/|title=Will the Congressional Progressive Caucus become the Freedom Caucus of the left?|date=December 4, 2018|website=MinnPost}}</ref> | ||
The caucus has been described as being ]{{refn|<ref name="nationalreview.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.nationalreview.com/article/219413/meet-new-house-centrists-john-hood|title=Meet the New House Centrists|work=National Review |last=Hood|first=John|date=December 6, 2006}}</ref><ref name="auto"/><ref name="nationaljournal.com">{{cite web|url=http://www.nationaljournal.com/congress/united-house-democrats-return-to-squabbling-ways-20150304|title=United House Democrats Return to Squabbling Ways|work=]|access-date=October 14, 2018}}</ref>}} to ].{{refn|<ref name="House Democrats press for immigration vote">{{cite web|last1=Kim|first1=Sueng Min|title=House Democrats press for immigration vote|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2014/03/immigration-reform-vote-house-democrats-104947.html|work=]|access-date=July 23, 2014|date=March 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.minnpost.com/national/2018/12/will-the-congressional-progressive-caucus-become-the-freedom-caucus-of-the-left/|title=Will the Congressional Progressive Caucus become the Freedom Caucus of the left?|date=December 4, 2018|website=MinnPost}}</ref>}} | |||
As of April 15, 2024, the New Democrat Coalition is composed of 99 members (including 1 ]), making it the largest ], followed by the ].<ref>{{cite web |title=New Democrat Coalition Celebrates S wearing-In of New Dem Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan |url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-democrat-coalition-celebrates-swearing-in-of-new-dem-congresswoman-jennifer-mcclellan |website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov |access-date=3 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Leadership {{!}} New Democrat Coalition |url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/members |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> | As of April 15, 2024, the New Democrat Coalition is composed of 99 members (including 1 ]), making it the largest ], followed by the ].<ref>{{cite web |title=New Democrat Coalition Celebrates S wearing-In of New Dem Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan |url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-democrat-coalition-celebrates-swearing-in-of-new-dem-congresswoman-jennifer-mcclellan |website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov |access-date=3 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Leadership {{!}} New Democrat Coalition |url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/members |access-date=2024-04-15 |website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> | ||
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Ideologically, it is positioned between the ] and the ].<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/17/opinion/trump-biden-socialism.html|title=Opinion | No, the Democrats Haven't Gone Over the Edge|first=David|last=Brooks|date=September 17, 2020|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref> The Coalition has been described as both ] and fiscally moderate-to-conservative.<ref>{{cite book|editor=Theodore F. Sheckels |title=The Rhetoric of the American Political Party Conventions, 1948–2016 |date=2020 |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield}}</ref><ref name="socially">{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/why-the-blue-dogs-decline-was-inevitable/2012/04/25/gIQAhOw8gT_blog.html|title=Why the Blue Dogs' decline was inevitable|newspaper=]|last=Blake |first=Aaron |date=April 29, 2012}}</ref> | Ideologically, it is positioned between the ] and the ].<ref name="auto3">{{Cite web|url=https://www.nytimes.com/2020/09/17/opinion/trump-biden-socialism.html|title=Opinion | No, the Democrats Haven't Gone Over the Edge|first=David|last=Brooks|date=September 17, 2020|via=NYTimes.com}}</ref> The Coalition has been described as both ] and fiscally moderate-to-conservative.<ref>{{cite book|editor=Theodore F. Sheckels |title=The Rhetoric of the American Political Party Conventions, 1948–2016 |date=2020 |publisher=Rowman & Littlefield}}</ref><ref name="socially">{{cite news|url=https://www.washingtonpost.com/blogs/the-fix/post/why-the-blue-dogs-decline-was-inevitable/2012/04/25/gIQAhOw8gT_blog.html|title=Why the Blue Dogs' decline was inevitable|newspaper=]|last=Blake |first=Aaron |date=April 29, 2012}}</ref> | ||
== Policy positions == | |||
The NDC advocates "] with a solutions-oriented approach to politics", combating ], transitioning to ], increased access towards healthcare, and strengthening ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=About Us {{!}} New Democrat Coalition |url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/about-us |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> | |||
=== Economy === | |||
According to their Economic Opportunity Agenda,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Economic Opportunity Agenda {{!}} New Democrat Coalition |url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/economic-opportunity-agenda |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> they value the ], the enaction of legislation to address current constraints to global trade, the reduction of costs for U.S. consumers, and to buttress the ]. They believe in a transparent exclusion process from ], and pursuing free trade agreements with the United Kingdom, Kenya, and Taiwan. The NDC lays out their plan to the reduction of ] and the transition to sustainable energy by instituting the investments made in the ]<ref>{{Cite web |last=US EPA |first=OAR |date=2022-11-21 |title=Summary of Inflation Reduction Act provisions related to renewable energy |url=https://www.epa.gov/green-power-markets/summary-inflation-reduction-act-provisions-related-renewable-energy |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=www.epa.gov |language=en}}</ref> and easing market barriers towards cleaner energy. | |||
=== Healthcare === | |||
On April 3, 2019, Representative ] introduced HR 2061,<ref>{{Cite web |title=H.R. 2061 {{!}} Congressional Chronicle {{!}} C-SPAN.org |url=https://www.c-span.org/congress/bills/bill/?116/hr2061 |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=www.c-span.org}}</ref> proposing state market mechanisms to increase enrollment, particularly focusing on auto-enrollment for those qualifying for $0 premium health plans. | |||
==== Abortion rights ==== | |||
The New Democrat Coalition supports the right to travel for abortion, the protection of doctors who conduct abortions, and the enshrining of protections for reproductive care for servicewomen and military families.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on 51st Anniversary of Roe v. Wade Decision {{!}} New Democrat Coalition |url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-democrat-coalition-chair-statement-on-51st-anniversary-of-roe-v-wade-decision |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> They also support the codification of abortion rights as protected by ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Democrat Coalition Chair Statement on Supreme Court Decision to Overturn Roe v. Wade {{!}} New Democrat Coalition |url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-democrat-coalition-chair-statement-on-supreme-court-decision-to-overturn-roe-v-wade |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> | |||
=== National security === | |||
According to their National Security Principles<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Security {{!}} New Democrat Coalition |url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/policy/task-forces/national-security |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> they value the modernization and sustainment of the ], reinforcement of ], strengthening of regional commitments, reinforcing U.S. ], and ]. | |||
==== Cybersecurity ==== | |||
When it comes to cybersecurity, the New Democrat Coalition's cybersecurity task force<ref>{{Cite web |title=National Security {{!}} New Democrat Coalition |url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/policy/task-forces/national-security |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> confronts digital security with fostering public-private information sharing, developing stronger defenses against ] and ], establishment of a strong pipeline of workers to address said cyberwarfare and cyberterrorism, investment into stronger defenses in the public and private sectors, and securing the ]. | |||
=== Climate change === | |||
According to the NDC's Principles for U.S. Climate Policy,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Climate Change and Clean Energy {{!}} New Democrat Coalition |url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/policy/task-forces/climate-change |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> they propose American global coordination towards climate solutions, transition to a ] economy, enacting climate-forward policies towards disaster relief and the transition of local communities to a sustainable energy grid, and recommitting to the ]. | |||
=== Foreign policy === | |||
==== Israel ==== | |||
{{Main articles|United States support for Israel in the Israel–Hamas war}} | |||
On October 12, 2023, five days after the ], the NDC endorsed a bipartisan resolution on ] and unequivocally condemning ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Democrat Coalition Leadership Endorses Bipartisan Resolution Standing with Israel, Unequivocally Condemning Hamas {{!}} New Democrat Coalition |url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-democrat-coalition-leadership-endorses-bipartisan-resolution-standing-with-israel-unequivocally-condemning-hamas |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> Later, on October 20, they endorsed Biden's request for supplemental funding for both Israel and ].{{Citation needed|date=December 2024}} | |||
==== Russian invasion of Ukraine ==== | |||
On April 20, 2024, the NDC affirmed their commitment to Ukraine by endorsing the ] of 2024.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Dems Stand Firm, Help Pass Critical National Security Package to Support Our Allies and Deliver Humanitarian Aid {{!}} New Democrat Coalition |url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-dems-stand-firm-help-pass-critical-national-security-package-to-support-our-allies-and-deliver-humanitarian-aid |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> They would later applaud the success of the bill on April 23.<ref>{{Cite web |title=New Dem Chair Applauds Senate for Sending National Security Funding to President Biden’s Desk {{!}} New Democrat Coalition |url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-dem-chair-applauds-senate-for-sending-national-security-funding-to-president-bidens-desk |access-date=2024-10-30 |website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> | |||
== Electoral results == | == Electoral results == | ||
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* 2021–2023: ] (WA-1) | * 2021–2023: ] (WA-1) | ||
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* 2023–''2025'': ] (NH-2) | ||
* ''2025<!-- –present -->: ] (IL-10)'' | |||
== Leadership == | == Leadership == | ||
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== Membership == | == Membership == | ||
]]] | ]]] | ||
As of |
As of July 23, 2024, the New Democrat Coalition has 100 members. Those members include 99 ] and one ].<ref>{{Cite web |title=Leadership {{!}} New Democrat Coalition |url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/members |access-date=2024-10-29 |website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov |language=en}}</ref> Of these, 85 were reelected in the ], while 25 non-incumbents endorsed by the caucus PAC were elected to congress; this raises the expected number of members to 110.<ref>{{Cite web|title=New Democrat Coalition Members|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/members|access-date=2023-01-07|website=New Democrat Coalition|language=en}}</ref> | ||
Of those, 23 are simultaneously members of the ] while 5 are ].<ref>{{Cite web|title=New Democrat Coalition Members|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/members|access-date=2023-01-07|website=New Democrat Coalition|language=en}}</ref> | |||
{{columns-list| | {{columns-list| | ||
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* ] (CA-6) | * ] (CA-6) | ||
* ] (CA-9) | * ] (CA-9) | ||
* ] (CA-19) |
* ] (CA-19) | ||
* ] (CA-21) |
* ] (CA-21) | ||
* ] (CA-24) – Vice Chair for Outreach | * ] (CA-24) – Vice Chair for Outreach | ||
* ] (CA-25) | * ] (CA-25) | ||
* ] (CA-26) | * ] (CA-26) | ||
* ] (CA-30) | * ] (CA-30) (Retired to Run for ]) | ||
* ] (CA-33), Whip | * ] (CA-33), Whip | ||
* ] (CA-35) | * ] (CA-35) | ||
* ] (CA-46) | * ] (CA-46) | ||
* ] (CA-50) | * ] (CA-50) | ||
* ] (CA-51) |
* ] (CA-51) | ||
* ] (CA-52) |
* ] (CA-52) | ||
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* ] (CO-6) | * ] (CO-6) | ||
* ] (CO-7) | * ] (CO-7) | ||
*] (CO-8) | * ] (CO-8) (Defeated) | ||
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* ] (DE-AL) |
* ] (DE-AL) (Retired to run for ]) | ||
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* ] (FL-9) |
* ] (FL-9) | ||
* ] (FL-23) | * ] (FL-23) | ||
* ] (FL-25) | * ] (FL-25) | ||
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* ] (KY-3) | ||
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* ] (LA-2) |
* ] (LA-2) | ||
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* ] (MD-4) | * ] (MD-4) | ||
* ] (MD-6) | * ] (MD-6) (Retired) | ||
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* ] (MA-3) – At-large Leadership Member |
* ] (MA-3) – At-large Leadership Member | ||
* ] (MA-6) | * ] (MA-6) | ||
* ] (MA-9) | * ] (MA-9) | ||
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* ] (MI-7) | * ] (MI-7) (Retired to run for ]) | ||
* ] (MI-11) | * ] (MI-11) | ||
* ] (MI-13) |
* ] (MI-13) | ||
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* ] (MN-2) | * ] (MN-2) | ||
* ] (MN-3) | * ] (MN-3) (Retired) | ||
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* ] (NV-3) – Whip | * ] (NV-3) – Whip | ||
* ] (NV-4) |
* ] (NV-4) | ||
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* ] (NH-1) | * ] (NH-1) | ||
* ] (NH-2) – Chair | * ] (NH-2) – Chair (Retired) | ||
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* ] (NJ-1) |
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* ] (NJ-5) |
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* ] (NY-5) | * ] (NY-5) | ||
* ] (NY-18) | * ] (NY-18) | ||
* ] (NY-25) | * ] (NY-25) | ||
* ] (NY- |
* ] (NY-26) | ||
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* ] (NC-1) | * ] (NC-1) | ||
* ] (NC-2) | * ] (NC-2) | ||
* ] (NC-4) |
* ] (NC-4) | ||
* ] (NC-6) – Freshman Leadership Representative | * ] (NC-6) – Freshman Leadership Representative (Retired) | ||
* ] (NC-13) |
* ] (NC-13) (Retired) | ||
* ] (NC-14) | * ] (NC-14) (Retired) | ||
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* ] (OH-1) | * ] (OH-1) | ||
* ] (OH-11) |
* ] (OH-11) | ||
* ] (OH-13) | * ] (OH-13) | ||
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* ] (OR-4) |
* ] (OR-4) | ||
* ] (OR-6) |
* ] (OR-6) | ||
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* ] (PA-2) |
* ] (PA-2) | ||
* ] (PA-4) |
* ] (PA-4) | ||
* ] (PA-5) |
* ] (PA-5) | ||
* ] (PA-6) | * ] (PA-6) | ||
* ] (PA-7) | * ] (PA-7) (Defeated) | ||
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* ] (TX-7) | * ] (TX-7) | ||
* ] (TX-16) |
* ] (TX-16) | ||
* ] (TX-20) | * ] (TX-20) | ||
* ] (TX-28) |
* ] (TX-28) | ||
* ] (TX-32) | * ] (TX-32) (Retired to run for ]) | ||
* ] (TX-33) – At-large Leadership Member | * ] (TX-33) – At-large Leadership Member | ||
* ] (TX-34) |
* ] (TX-34) | ||
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* ] (VA-4) | * ] (VA-4) | ||
* ] (VA-7) | * ] (VA-7) (Retired) | ||
* ] (VA-8) |
* ] (VA-8) | ||
* ] (VA-10) | * ] (VA-10) (Retired) | ||
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* ] (WA-1) – Chair Emeritus | * ] (WA-1) – Chair Emeritus | ||
* ] (WA-2) | * ] (WA-2) | ||
* ] (WA-6) – Vice Chair for Policy | * ] (WA-6) – Vice Chair for Policy (Retired) | ||
* ] (WA-8) | * ] (WA-8) | ||
* ] (WA-9) |
* ] (WA-9) | ||
* ] (WA-10) | * ] (WA-10) | ||
'''Non-voting''' | '''Non-voting''' | ||
* ] (VI-AL) | * ] (VI-AL) | ||
'''Expected New Members'''<ref>{{Cite web|title=Endorsed Candidates|url=https://newdemactionfund.com/candidates|access-date=2024-11-28|website=New Democrat Coalition Action Fund|language=en}}</ref> | |||
* ] (AL-02) | |||
* ] (CA-13) | |||
* ] (CA-16) | |||
* ] (CA-27) | |||
* ] (CA-31) | |||
* ] (CA-45) | |||
* ] (DE-AL) | |||
* ] (MD-02) | |||
* ] (MD-03) | |||
* ] (MD-06) | |||
* ] (MI-08) | |||
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* ] (MO-01) | |||
* ] (NH-02) | |||
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* ] (NJ-09) | |||
* ] (NY-04) | |||
* ] (NY-16) | |||
* ] (NY-19) | |||
* ] (NY-22) | |||
* ] (OR-05) | |||
* ] (TX-32) | |||
* ] (VA-07) | |||
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== Campaign arm == | == Campaign arm == |
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Political caucus in United States This article is about the caucus in the United States House of Representatives. For the ideological faction of the Democratic Party in the United States, see New Democrats (United States).
New Democrat Coalition | |
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Abbreviation | NDC |
Chair | Annie Kuster |
Founded | 1997; 28 years ago (1997) |
Ideology | Third Way Liberalism |
Political position | Center to center-left |
National affiliation | Democratic Party |
Colors | Blue |
Seats in the House Democratic Caucus | 99 / 211 |
Seats in the House | 99 / 435 |
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The New Democrat Coalition is a caucus in the House of Representatives of the United States Congress made up of Democrats, primarily liberals and centrists, who take a pro-business stance and a liberal-to-moderate approach to fiscal matters. Most members hold socially liberal views.
The caucus has been described as being center to center-left.
As of April 15, 2024, the New Democrat Coalition is composed of 99 members (including 1 non-voting member), making it the largest House Democrat ideological caucus, followed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus.
Overview
The New Democrat Coalition is a caucus within the House of Representatives founded in 1997 by Representatives Cal Dooley, Jim Moran, and Tim Roemer.
The Coalition supported "Third Way" policies during the presidency of Bill Clinton. The Coalition consists of liberal, moderate, and centrist Democrats. After the sharp decline of the Blue Dog Coalition in the 2010s, the New Democrat Coalition gained some of the Blue Dog Coalition's former clout by also having members from swing districts.
The group is known as fiscally moderate and pro-business. For example, the New Democrat Coalition supports free trade and the high-tech sector. The New Democrat Coalition also supports immigration reform.
Ideologically, it is positioned between the House Progressive Caucus and the Blue Dog Coalition. The Coalition has been described as both socially liberal and fiscally moderate-to-conservative.
Policy positions
The NDC advocates "working to bridge the partisan divide with a solutions-oriented approach to politics", combating climate change, transitioning to sustainable energy, increased access towards healthcare, and strengthening U.S. national security.
Economy
According to their Economic Opportunity Agenda, they value the diversification and strengthening of global supply chains, the enaction of legislation to address current constraints to global trade, the reduction of costs for U.S. consumers, and to buttress the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. They believe in a transparent exclusion process from Section 301 tariffs, and pursuing free trade agreements with the United Kingdom, Kenya, and Taiwan. The NDC lays out their plan to the reduction of energy prices and the transition to sustainable energy by instituting the investments made in the Inflation Reduction Act and easing market barriers towards cleaner energy.
Healthcare
On April 3, 2019, Representative Ami Bera introduced HR 2061, proposing state market mechanisms to increase enrollment, particularly focusing on auto-enrollment for those qualifying for $0 premium health plans.
Abortion rights
The New Democrat Coalition supports the right to travel for abortion, the protection of doctors who conduct abortions, and the enshrining of protections for reproductive care for servicewomen and military families. They also support the codification of abortion rights as protected by Roe v. Wade.
National security
According to their National Security Principles they value the modernization and sustainment of the U.S. Military, reinforcement of American internationalism, strengthening of regional commitments, reinforcing U.S. cybersecurity, and addressing the deficit.
Cybersecurity
When it comes to cybersecurity, the New Democrat Coalition's cybersecurity task force confronts digital security with fostering public-private information sharing, developing stronger defenses against cyberwarfare and cyberterrorism, establishment of a strong pipeline of workers to address said cyberwarfare and cyberterrorism, investment into stronger defenses in the public and private sectors, and securing the Internet of Things.
Climate change
According to the NDC's Principles for U.S. Climate Policy, they propose American global coordination towards climate solutions, transition to a clean energy economy, enacting climate-forward policies towards disaster relief and the transition of local communities to a sustainable energy grid, and recommitting to the Paris Agreement.
Foreign policy
Israel
Main article: United States support for Israel in the Israel–Hamas warOn October 12, 2023, five days after the October 7 attack on Israel, the NDC endorsed a bipartisan resolution on standing with Israel and unequivocally condemning Hamas. Later, on October 20, they endorsed Biden's request for supplemental funding for both Israel and Ukraine.
Russian invasion of Ukraine
On April 20, 2024, the NDC affirmed their commitment to Ukraine by endorsing the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024. They would later applaud the success of the bill on April 23.
Electoral results
House of Representatives
Election year | Democratic seats | ± |
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2000 | 74 / 212 | |
2002 | 73 / 205 | 1 |
2004 | 74 / 202 | 1 |
2006 | 63 / 233 | 11 |
2008 | 59 / 257 | 4 |
2010 | 42 / 193 | 17 |
2012 | 53 / 201 | 11 |
2014 | 46 / 188 | 7 |
2016 | 61 / 194 | 15 |
2018 | 103 / 233 | 42 |
2020 | 94 / 222 | 9 |
2022 | 94 / 213 |
Caucus chairs
Current caucus rules only allow for a single chair who serves a single, 2-year term. However, when the caucus began it permitted multiple chairs and 4-year terms.
- 1997–2001: Cal Dooley (CA-20), Jim Moran (VA-8), Tim Roemer (IN-3)
- 2001–2005: Jim Davis (FL-11), Ron Kind (WI-3), Adam Smith (WA-9)
- 2005–2009: Ellen Tauscher (CA-10)
- 2009–2013: Joe Crowley (NY-7)
- 2013–2017: Ron Kind (WI-3)
- 2017–2019: Jim Himes (CT-4)
- 2019–2021: Derek Kilmer (WA-6)
- 2021–2023: Suzan DelBene (WA-1)
- 2023–2025: Annie Kuster (NH-2)
- 2025: Brad Schneider (IL-10)
Leadership
As of the 118th United States Congress, the Coalition's leaders are as follows:
- Chair: Annie Kuster (NH-02)
- Vice Chair for Outreach: Salud Carbajal (CA-24)
- Vice Chair for Member Services: Sharice Davids (KS-03)
- Vice Chair for Communications: Brad Schneider (IL-10)
- Vice Chair for Policy: Derek Kilmer (WA-06)
- At-Large Leadership Member: Lori Trahan (MA-03)
- Whip: Susie Lee (NV-03)
- Freshman Leadership Representative: Nikki Budzinski (IL-13)
- At-Large Leadership Member: Marc Veasey (TX-33)
- Chair Emeritus: Suzan DelBene (WA-01)
Membership
As of July 23, 2024, the New Democrat Coalition has 100 members. Those members include 99 U.S. Representatives and one non-voting delegate of the House of Representatives. Of these, 85 were reelected in the 2024 United States House of Representatives elections, while 25 non-incumbents endorsed by the caucus PAC were elected to congress; this raises the expected number of members to 110.
Alabama- Terri Sewell (AL-7)
- Greg Stanton (AZ-4)
- Ami Bera (CA-6)
- Josh Harder (CA-9)
- Jimmy Panetta (CA-19)
- Jim Costa (CA-21)
- Salud Carbajal (CA-24) – Vice Chair for Outreach
- Raul Ruiz (CA-25)
- Julia Brownley (CA-26)
- Adam Schiff (CA-30) (Retired to Run for U.S. Senate)
- Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Whip
- Norma Torres (CA-35)
- Lou Correa (CA-46)
- Scott H. Peters (CA-50)
- Sara Jacobs (CA-51)
- Juan Vargas (CA-52)
- Jason Crow (CO-6)
- Brittany Pettersen (CO-7)
- Yadira Caraveo (CO-8) (Defeated)
- Joe Courtney (CT-02)
- Jim Himes (CT-4)
- Lisa Blunt Rochester (DE-AL) (Retired to run for U.S. Senate)
- Darren Soto (FL-9)
- Jared Moskowitz (FL-23)
- Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25)
- Nikema Williams (GA-5) '
- Lucy McBath (GA-7)
- David Scott (GA-13)
- Ed Case (HI-1)
- Mike Quigley (IL-5)
- Sean Casten (IL-6)
- Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8)
- Brad Schneider (IL-10) – Vice Chair for Communications
- Bill Foster (IL-11)
- Nikki Budzinski (IL-13)
- Eric Sorensen (IL-17)
- Frank J. Mrvan (IN-1)
- André Carson (IN-7)
- Sharice Davids (KS-3) – Vice Chair for Member Services
- Morgan McGarvey (KY-3)
- Troy Carter (LA-2)
- Glenn Ivey (MD-4)
- David Trone (MD-6) (Retired)
- Lori Trahan (MA-3) – At-large Leadership Member
- Seth Moulton (MA-6)
- Bill Keating (MA-9)
- Hillary Scholten (MI-3)
- Elissa Slotkin (MI-7) (Retired to run for U.S. Senate)
- Haley Stevens (MI-11)
- Shri Thanedar (MI-13)
- Angie Craig (MN-2)
- Dean Phillips (MN-3) (Retired)
- Susie Lee (NV-3) – Whip
- Steven Horsford (NV-4)
- Chris Pappas (NH-1)
- Ann McLane Kuster (NH-2) – Chair (Retired)
- Donald Norcross (NJ-1)
- Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5)
- Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11)
- Gabe Vasquez (NM-2)
- Tom Suozzi (NY-3)
- Gregory Meeks (NY-5)
- Pat Ryan (NY-18)
- Joe Morelle (NY-25)
- Tim Kennedy (NY-26)
- Don Davis (NC-1)
- Deborah K. Ross (NC-2)
- Valerie Foushee (NC-4)
- Kathy Manning (NC-6) – Freshman Leadership Representative (Retired)
- Wiley Nickel (NC-13) (Retired)
- Jeff Jackson (NC-14) (Retired)
- Greg Landsman (OH-1)
- Shontel Brown (OH-11)
- Emilia Sykes (OH-13)
- Val Hoyle (OR-4)
- Andrea Salinas (OR-6)
- Brendan Boyle (PA-2)
- Madeleine Dean (PA-4)
- Mary Gay Scanlon (PA-5)
- Chrissy Houlahan (PA-6)
- Susan Wild (PA-7) (Defeated)
- Lizzie Fletcher (TX-7)
- Veronica Escobar (TX-16)
- Joaquin Castro (TX-20)
- Henry Cuellar (TX-28)
- Colin Allred (TX-32) (Retired to run for U.S. Senate)
- Marc Veasey (TX-33) – At-large Leadership Member
- Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34)
- Jennifer McClellan (VA-4)
- Abigail Spanberger (VA-7) (Retired)
- Don Beyer (VA-8)
- Jennifer Wexton (VA-10) (Retired)
- Gerry Connolly (VA-11)
- Suzan DelBene (WA-1) – Chair Emeritus
- Rick Larsen (WA-2)
- Derek Kilmer (WA-6) – Vice Chair for Policy (Retired)
- Kim Schrier (WA-8)
- Adam Smith (WA-9)
- Marilyn Strickland (WA-10)
Non-voting
- Stacey Plaskett (VI-AL)
Expected New Members
- Shomari Figures (AL-02)
- Adam Gray (CA-13)
- Sam Liccardo (CA-16)
- George Whitesides (CA-27)
- Gil Cisneros (CA-31)
- Derek Tran (CA-45)
- Sarah McBride (DE-AL)
- Johnny Olszewski (MD-02)
- Sarah Elfreth (MD-03)
- April McClain-Delaney (MD-06)
- Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08)
- Kelly Morrison (MN-03)
- Wesley Bell (MO-01)
- Maggie Goodlander (NH-02)
- Herb Conaway (NJ-03)
- Nellie Pou (NJ-09)
- Laura Gillen (NY-04)
- George Latimer (NY-16)
- Josh Riley (NY-19)
- John Mannion (NY-22)
- Janelle Bynum (OR-05)
- Julie Johnson (TX-32)
- Eugene Vindman (VA-07)
- Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10)
- Emily Randall (WA-06)
Campaign arm
The NewDem Action Fund, formerly known as the NewDemPAC, is the campaign arm of the caucus.
See also
- Blue Dog Coalition
- Congressional Progressive Caucus
- Cultural liberalism
- Democratic Leadership Council
- New Democrats
- Republican Governance Group
- Republican Main Street Partnership
- Third Way (United States)
Notes
- ^ This figure does not include Stacey E. Plaskett, a non-voting Delegate who is a member of the caucus.
References
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- "Endorsed Candidates". New Democrat Coalition Action Fund. Retrieved November 28, 2024.
- Pathé, Simone (October 17, 2018). "NewDemPAC Helps Candidates Navigate Trump, Raise Money". Roll Call. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
- Schneider, Brad (August 25, 2021). "Mainstream Democrats keep winning — let's not stop now". The Hill. Retrieved October 13, 2023.
External links
- New Democrat Coalition
- DLC: New Democrats Form House Coalition (March 11, 1997)
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