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Today, New Democrat Coalition Chair-Elect Brad Schneider (IL-10) announced that he has appointed the following Members to New Dem Leadership for the 119th Congress: Rep. Haley Stevens (MI-11) will serve as Vice Chair at Large, Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) will serve as Whip, and Reps. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) and Andrea Salinas (OR-06) will serve as Leadership Members at Large.

“I am proud to announce the full New Dem leadership team for the 119th Congress. Haley Stevens, Marilyn Strickland, Jennifer McClellan, and Andrea Salinas join Nikki Budzinski, Salud Carbajal, Josh Harder, Marc Veasey and Kristen McDonald Rivet, bringing a breadth of perspectives, experiences, and expertise to our work guiding the New Dems to new heights.” said Chair-Elect Brad Schneider. “In the 119th Congress, New Dems will be bigger and more influential than ever, with 110 Members – more than half of the House Democratic Caucus. Each New Dem is an extraordinary leader in their own right and I have full confidence the New Dem Leadership Team will serve the Coalition well in the 119th Congress.

“I look forward to benefiting from their thoughtful, commonsense guidance of our Coalition through a narrowly divided House. I have no doubt New Dems will be the vanguard standing up against extremism, while always looking to reach across the aisle to find bipartisan solutions to improve the lives of all Americans.”
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New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and NDC Affordable Housing Task Force Chair Norma J. Torres (CA-35) issued statements urging the passage of the Yes In My Backyard (YIMBY) Act ([link removed]) (H.R.3507).

The YIMBY Act, a bipartisan bill introduced and championed by Vice Chair Kilmer in the 116th, 117th and 118th Congresses, would remove discriminatory zoning policies and burdensome regulations blocking housing and community development. The bill has been endorsed by the New Democrat Coalition and was a crucial part of the New Dems’ Housing Action Plan earlier this year.

“Our nation had challenges with housing before the pandemic – and those challenges have only grown since then. We need more workforce housing, more senior housing, more homeless housing, and more affordable housing. We need more housing units, period,” said Vice Chair Kilmer. “That’s why I hope that the House will pass this bipartisan legislation to help communities across the country reduce barriers to construction and build more homes that folks can afford.”

“We need to build more homes in America, plain and simple, and the YIMBY Act is one of the best tools Congress can utilize before the end of the 118th Congress to help eliminate the barriers that drive the housing affordability crisis,” said Affordable Housing Task Force Chair Torres. “New Dems are grateful to Vice Chair Kilmer for his tireless efforts and leadership on this issue, which influenced our Task Force’s Housing Action Plan and inspired our work throughout this Congress. We urge our colleagues on both sides of the aisle to support this bill to help deliver more affordable homes for the American people.”
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Congresswoman Lizzie Fletcher (TX-07) ([link removed]) spoke to Vogue Business about the bill she introduced with Congresswoman Brittany Pettersen, the Pink Tariffs Study Act, which would require the U.S. Department of Treasury to conduct a study on potential gender bias and regressivity within the U.S. tariff system and report the findings to Congress. Congresswoman Fletcher discussed gender disparities in our trade system and the need to understand how this hurts consumers as President-elect Trump is prepared to raise tariffs.
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Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01) ([link removed]) was highlighted by FOX 17 after he introduced the Tax Relief for Renters Act in the House of Representatives this week. Under the bill, renters would be allowed a personal income tax deduction of up to $4,000 each year for rent expenses if they are using the rent towards their primary residence.
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Congresswoman Hillary Scholten (MI-03) ([link removed]) was featured in Wood TV after her bill, H.R. 9285, passed the United States House of Representatives. The bill would designate the Comstock Park Post Office as the “Captain Miguel Justin Nava Post Office.” Captain Nava was a widely admired and respected member of the Comstock Park community, a graduate of the United States Naval Academy, and a decorated Marine officer. He was tragically killed in a helicopter training exercise in February of this year while serving his country.
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Lee Secures Top Priorities in 2024 Water Resources Development Act ([link removed])
Congresswoman Susie Lee (NV-03) secured her top two priorities for southern Nevada's water infrastructure in this year's Water Resources Development Act (WRDA) (H.R. 8812 ([link removed]) ). The specific investments include improvements to rural water infrastructure in Laughlin, Nevada, as well as the Las Vegas Wash, the primary drainage channel for Lake Mead and a critical component of sustaining the Colorado River.

Sherrill Introduces Bill to Expand Rental Protections for New Jersey’s Service Members ([link removed])
Congresswoman Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Navy veteran and member of the House Armed Services Committee, introduced the Service Member Rental Protection Act (H.R. 10313 ([link removed]) ), legislation to protect service members from being evicted by a landlord if their lease expires while deployed or away from home on a military assignment. Sherrill’s legislation would help to ensure that service members and their families are not facing homelessness while they are protecting our nation.

Davids Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Expand Savings Options for Workers with Disabilities ([link removed])
Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-03), alongside Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), introduced the ABLE Employment Flexibility Act (H.R. 10302 ([link removed]) ), a bill designed to help workers with disabilities build financial security without risking essential federal benefits. ABLE accounts — special savings accounts for people with disabilities — allow individuals to save money without affecting their eligibility for federal assistance programs. This bill would allow employers to make tax-free contributions to these accounts, offering greater flexibility in hiring and retaining employees with disabilities while helping these workers achieve greater financial independence.

Horsford Introduces the TOTAL Care Act to Improve Access to Women’s Healthcare for Military Families ([link removed])
Congressman Steven Horsford (NV-04), introduced the bipartisan TRICARE OBGYN Treatment and Access without Lags in Care Act (TOTAL Care Act) (H.R. 10307 ([link removed]) ) with Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) and Congresswoman Maria Salazar (FL-27). This legislation would eliminate referral requirements for obstetric and gynecologic care under TRICARE Prime, providing service members and their families with more timely and effective access to critical health services.

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Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-07) ([link removed]) was elected as the 2nd Vice Chair of the Congressional Black Caucus (CBC). McBath looks forward to continuing to grow the CBC's legacy and being a voice for those most in need.

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Congresswoman Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) ([link removed]) was elected by her Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) colleagues to serve as the CBC Secretary in the 119th Congress. Strickland will work to ensure that the Caucus is united in the fight for equitable access to housing, education, jobs, healthcare, and justice for every American. Strickland is the first, and only member from Washington State and the Pacific Northwest to serve on the CBC Executive Board.
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