New Dems Welcome Democratic Whip Katherine Clark to Weekly Member Lunch

This week, New Dems welcomed Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05) to our weekly Member meeting to hear what our Members should expect in the coming weeks and for an in-depth conversation on how the Coalition can be a driver within the Caucus on critical initiatives like expanding access to affordable childcare, improving the immigration process and border security, lowering healthcare costs, and bolstering the U.S. workforce.
Rep. Norma Torres (CA-35) joined MSNBC to discuss the third anniversary of the January 6th attack on the Capitol, the persistent lies about what happened that day, and how insurrectionists must be held accountable.
Rep. Eric Sorensen (IL-17) appeared on WHBF's 4 The Record to discuss funding for Ukraine, the war in Israel, immigration, and upcoming government funding deadlines.
Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-07) was featured on WSB-TV after joining Vice President Kamala Harris in Atlanta for a roundtable with civil rights advocates on voting rights across the United States.
McGarvey Appointed to Key Position in House Democratic Caucus

This week, Rep. Morgan McGarvey (KY-03) announced he has been named a Senior Whip, a key position in Democratic Whip Katherine Clark’s (MA-05) whip team, to champion House Democrats’ agenda in the 118th Congress. 
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After sitting down with Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13), the Canton Repository published an editorial praising her ability to deliver for Ohio's 13th District amid polarization and Republican dysfunction in Congress.
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Rep. Lori Trahan (MA-03) delivered a floor speech encouraging the protection and expansion of Social Security, asserting that House Democrats are dedicated to upholding Congress' promise to the American people.
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Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) penned an op-ed in the Everett Herald on the third anniversary of the January 6th attack, asking Americans to join him in "organizing for voting rights to move our country forward and prevent another Jan. 6 from ever happening again."
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Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04) joined Vice President Kamala Harris to celebrate the Culinary Union's recent success in contract negotiations, including historic pay increases, with Acting Labor Secretary Julie Su. They highlighted what her and the White House are doing to deliver for labor in Nevada and across the county.
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Lee Advocates for Top Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) Priorities

Rep. Susie Lee (NV-03) announced that funding for Laughlin’s water system and the Las Vegas Wash program are her top requests for the bipartisan Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) of 2024 in testimony to the House Transportation and Infrastructure Subcommittee on Water Resources and Environment. Rep. Lee recently announced a $20 million investment in the Las Vegas Wash, made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law which she helped negotiate and pass.  
Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06) announced nearly $16.7 million in new federal funding for two projects in Western Washington through the U.S. Department of Transportation Charging and Fueling Infrastructure Discretionary Grant Program. These grants are made possible by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law, the largest long-term investment in America’s infrastructure and competitiveness in nearly a century and a key part of President Biden's Investing in America Agenda.
Rep. Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) announced funding that will bring 60 clean school buses to communities throughout Central and Southern Illinois, including Decatur. The funding is made possible by the Environmental Protection Agency's Clean School Bus Program Grants Competition, funded by the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law.
Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-07) announced a $6 million grant award from the Federal Highway Administration for the Atlanta Regional Commission to expand EV charging infrastructure. Rep. McBath led a letter of support for the project in 2023.
Rep. Lori Trahan (MA-03) announced $500,000 in American Rescue Plan funding dedicated to expanding affordable housing in Concord, MA.

Nickel-Backed Bill to Hold China Accountable Passes House
This week, Rep. Wiley Nickel's (NC-13) legislation to hold China accountable, the China Exchange Rate Transparency Act of 2023 (H.R.839), passed on the floor of the House of Representatives with overwhelming bipartisan support. The bill, which previously passed through the House Financial Services Committee with Nickel as co-lead, requires the US Executive Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to use America’s voice and vote to advocate for increased transparency and enhanced surveillance of China’s exchange rate policies. 

Taiwan Caucus Co-Chairs Introduce Bipartisan Resolution in Support of Democracy in Taiwan
New Dem Reps. Ami Bera (CA-06) and Gerry Connolly (VA-11) introduced H.Res.955, a bipartisan resolution commending Taiwan for its history of democratic elections and expressing support for Taiwan’s democratic institutions. Introduction of the resolution comes ahead of Taiwan’s elections on January 13, 2024, the eighth presidential election and tenth legislative elections since Taiwan began its transition to democracy.

Strickland Leads Bipartisan Military Firefighter PFAS Compensation Bill
Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) introduced H.R.6946, a bipartisan bill that establishes a compensation fund for military firefighters to provide for timely, uniform, and adequate compensation to current and former military firefighters and, survivors, suffering from illnesses acquired during service and due to exposure to PFAS.

Salinas, Blumenthal Introduce Bicameral Bill to Combat Gambling Addiction, Promote Treatment
Rep. Andrea Salinas (OR-06) and U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal (D-CT) introduced the Gambling addiction Recovery, Investment, and Treatment (GRIT) Act (H.R.6982) legislation that would create the first-ever federal funding stream dedicated to helping prevent, treat, and study gambling addiction in the United States.

Trone, Moore, Dean, Moran Introduce Legislation to Ensure Returning Citizens Receive Valid Government Identification
New Dem Reps. David Trone (MD-06) and Madeleine Dean (PA-04) introduced H.R.6985, a bipartisan bill to ensure all eligible individuals leave prison with a valid form of government identification. Right now, 40,000 people are released from federal prison every year, yet half leave custody without a valid government ID, and more than 75 percent don’t have a photo ID.
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