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New Dems Welcome Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to discuss Bipartisan Infrastructure Law Implementation
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Yesterday, New Dems welcomed Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg to our weekly Member lunch to discuss the work the Department of Transportation is doing to implement the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Our Members delivered the votes to get the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law across the finish line and look forward to our continued partnership with Secretary Buttigieg to ensure communities across America feel the impact of this transformative piece of legislation.
Former NDC Chair Jim Himes Talks to MSNBC's Morning Joe about Extreme Republican Amendments in the NDAA
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Former New Dem Chair Jim Himes (CT-04) went on Morning Joe to talk about how Extreme Republicans are injecting hyper-partisanship into the National Defense Authorization Act–– from defunding aid to Ukraine to attacking servicemembers' fundamental freedoms.
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Rep. Sharice Davids (KS-03) went on MSNBC to discuss states moving to enshrine abortion rights protections in their constitutions by placing the issue on the ballot.
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Rep. Glenn Ivey (MD-04) talked to News Nation about his efforts to pass sensible gun safety legislation to combat the gun violence epidemic.
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Rep. Seth Moulton (MA-06) talked to CBS News Boston to mark nearly one year since the implementation of his 9-8-8 Suicide and Crisis lifeline last July.
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Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11) went on MSNBC to discuss the dozens of extreme amendments Republicans voted to include in the National Defense Authorization Act.
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Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13) talked to ABC 5 News Cleveland about her work in Congress to turn around the crisis Black women are facing when it comes to maternal mortality.
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New Dem National Security Task Force on Speaker McCarthy’s Partisan NDAA
The Far-Right Amendments McCarthy Pushed Through Strip Servicemembers of their Essential Freedoms
New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) and Vice Chairs Jason Crow (CO-06), Ed Case (HI-01) and Jared Moskowitz (FL-23) released the below statement regarding the National Defense Authorization Act of 2024 (NDAA). New Dems called ([link removed]) on the Speaker earlier this week to work with Democrats and Republicans, as is tradition, to find common ground on this legislation:
“Speaker McCarthy had a choice this week: work with Members on both sides of the aisle to pass a serious bill that protects our national security, or kowtow to the most extreme elements of his party and engage in culture wars.
“Unfortunately, the Speaker chose the latter, forcing through hyper-partisan amendments that disrespect our servicemembers and strip them of their essential freedoms — including access to abortion and lifesaving reproductive health care. While there is a lot to be proud of in this legislation, these extremist attacks force us to oppose the bill. We will continue working with our Senate colleagues and reasonable Republicans to get a bill done before the end of the year that truly keeps us safe at home and abroad.”
New Democrat Coalition Chair on June Inflation Report
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New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the below statement following the release of the June Inflation Report, which showed U.S. annual inflation slowed to 3% last month – marking the 12th straight month annual inflation has slowed:
“The June inflation rate is a key indicator that Bidenomics and the New Dem Action Plan to Fight Inflation ([link removed]) have helped to bring down costs for hardworking American families.
“Following the twin COVID-19 health and economic crises, New Dems established a first of its kind Inflation Working Group to identify, develop and advance policies to lower prices in the short and long-term. Under President Biden’s leadership, Democrats are making real progress in this effort by passing legislation to create jobs, secure our supply chains, spur American manufacturing, and cut energy and health care costs.
“The declining inflation rate is a clear signal that Democratic policies are strengthening our economy, helping American families, and building our economy from the middle out. At the same time, New Dems know there is more work ahead to make housing more affordable, address the labor shortage, and lower costs on everyday essentials. That’s why we remain laser-focused on working with fiscally responsible Members on both sides of the aisle to continue fighting inflation so every person in this country can achieve the American Dream.”
House Passes Gottheime’s Bipartisan Bill to Reduce Red Tape for Small Businesses ([link removed])
Rep. Josh Gottheimer’s (NJ-05) bipartisan legislation, H.R. 1548 ([link removed]) , the Improving Access to Small Business Information Act, overwhelmingly passed the House. This legislation will reduce red tape and streamline the process of gathering information at the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation.
Brownley Introduces Legislation to Reflect Marriage Equality in Federal Code ([link removed])
Rep. Julia Brownley (CA-26) introduced H.R. 4602 ([link removed]) , the Amend the Code for Marriage Equality Act, that would strike gendered terms like “husband” and “wife” from federal laws and replace them with the term “spouse.” This legislation ensures that the U.S. federal code reflects the equality of all marriages by recognizing and acting upon the notion that the words in our laws have meaning and our values as a country are reflected in our laws.
Kilmer, Davids Reintroduce Bipartisan Legislation to Support Tribal Law Enforcement, Protect Native Communities ([link removed])
Reps. Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Sharice Davids (KS-03) reintroduced H.R. 4524 ([link removed]) , the Parity for Tribal Law Enforcement Act, to improve hiring and increase retention for Tribal law enforcement officers to better protect native communities and help address the crisis of missing and murdered indigenous women and girls.
Pappas Introduces Bipartisan, Bicameral Legislation to Launch Nationwide Early Intervention Program to Mitigate the Impact of Childhood Trauma ([link removed])
Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01) introduced H.R. 4632 ([link removed]) , the National ACERT Grant Program Authorization Act, to provide federal resources for communities to address adverse childhood experiences associated with exposure to trauma. By helping to establish programs that allow law enforcement and first responders to connect with local child specialists and professionals, resources from the legislation would facilitate early intervention to help mitigate the impact of childhood trauma.
Stevens Introduces Legislation to Expand Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Programs at the Federal Level ([link removed])
Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11) introduced H.R. 4636 ([link removed]) , the Wireless Electric Vehicle Charging Grant Program Act of 2023, which creates a grant program in the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) for wireless EV charging projects. The bill is modeled after a pilot program ([link removed]) at the state-level in Michigan to lead the United States in building the first public wireless in-road EV system.
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