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New Democrat Coalition Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Transportation Task Force Chair Shomari C Figures (AL-02) penned a letter to House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves and Ranking Member Rick Larsen outlining the Coalition’s priorities for the upcoming Surface Transportation Reauthorization Package.
The letter reads in part:
“Since our founding in 1997, the New Democrat Coalition has consistently prioritized sustainable funding and financing; safe, resilient, and innovative infrastructure programs; and smart planning, zoning, and development. As you work in a bipartisan fashion to craft the Surface Transportation Reauthorization package, we are eager to find a pragmatic path forward that meets the needs of the American people.”
In the letter, Reps. Budzinski and Figures highlight 15 recommendations from the Coalition that fall into three categories:
- Accelerating and streamlining the planning, zoning and development of infrastructure projects;
- Providing robust and sustainable funding and financing for key projects;
- Ensuring innovative infrastructure programs are developed to be safe and resilient.
Read the full letter and list of priorities here, and below:
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Congressman Adam Smith (WA-09) joined CNN's News Central to discuss the Republican budget bill, the economic harm of Trump's tariffs, and the war in Ukraine.
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Congresswoman Madeleine Dean (PA-04) joined MSNBC to discuss Trump's new travel ban, and how he's using it to foment chaos and distract from his Big Ugly Bill, which would kick millions of Americans off their healthcare to finance tax breaks for the wealthy.
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Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) spoke to WNEM about the Republican cuts to Medicaid and SNAP in the budget reconciliation bill passed by the House. She said she voted against the bill because it cuts health care and food assistance for kids, working families, and seniors in order to give tax cuts to the ultra-wealthy.
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New Dems Drop Episode 9 of "The Fly-In": "Welcome Aboard" with Rep. Suhas Subramanyam and Actress/Activist Sophia Bush
In Episode 9, “Welcome Aboard,” Reps. Landsman and Veasey are joined by Actress and Activist Sophia Bush to discuss her views on the Trump Administration’s actions, the path forward for the Democratic party, and her work as a political activist. Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) also joins the Fly-In to discuss the latest in Trump’s trade war chaos, the next steps on the Republicans’ disaster tax scam package, and some of the craziest things that happened over the past week.
New Dems also released a BONUS episode of The Fly-In, including the extended interview with Sophia Bush.
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New Dems Welcome Dr. Bruce Siegel, Dr. Alice Burns, and Cara Abercrombie
This week, New Dems heard from Dr. Bruce Siegel, CEO of America’s Essential Hospitals; Dr. Alice Burns, Associate Director of the Program on Medicaid and the Uninsured; and Cara Abercrombie, former Asst. Secretary of Defense and parent of a daughter with a rare genetic disorder, to discuss Medicaid and how to improve healthcare systems for Americans.
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Congresswomen Susie Lee's (NV-03) bipartisan Treatment, Recovery, Education, Awareness and Training for (TREAT) Youth Act (H.R. 3689) passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives. The legislation would provide resources for a critical program that expired in 2023 to support youth at risk of drug use, addiction, and overdose.
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Congressman Johnny Olszewski's (MD-02) bipartisan legislation passed out of the U.S. House of Representatives. The Connecting Small Businesses with Career and Technical Education Graduates Act (H.R. 1642) will ensure small businesses have access to information about Career and Technical Education (CTE) programs and can hire CTE graduates.
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Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02) introduced the End Corruption Now legislative agenda. Rep. Craig and her colleagues aim to confront political corruption and clean up government by introducing six bills that will put power back in the hands of the American people.
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Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) and Congresswoman Jen Kiggans (VA-02) launched the Military Mental Health Caucus. The bipartisan caucus will support service members and their families with issues related to mental health, including mental health support, awareness, and education.
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Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) joined CBS Colorado to discuss the disastrous impacts of the Republican reconciliation package on health care costs and availability for working people.
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Rep. Brendan Boyle (PA-02) joined MSNBC to lay out how 16 million Americans will lose their healthcare if Republicans pass their tax scam bill, all to pay for tax cuts for billionaires.
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Rep. Joe Morelle (NY-25) joined MSNBC’s Way Too Early to discuss the Trump Administration’s $9.8 billion rescissions package to cut Congressional funding for foreign aid, public broadcasting, and more.
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Rep. Suhas Subramanyam (VA-10) joined News Nation to emphasize how even conservative Republicans should oppose the tax scam bill because of the trillions it adds to the deficit.
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Rep. Greg Landsman (OH-01) joined News Nation to discuss his work to combat the rise of antisemitism in America.
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Rep. Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25) was featured on WSVN7 News after making a trip to the Krome Detention Center to investigate the potential abuse of detainees and detention of individuals with no criminal record.
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Rep. Greg Stanton (AZ-04) was featured on ABC13 for his work to craft the Extreme Weather and Heat Response Act, which would give FEMA more resources to combat the dangers of extreme heat.
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Rep. Sarah Elfreth (MD-03) joined FOX5 to discuss her concerns about the Air Force’s acceptance of the $400 million plan from Qatar.
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Reps. Smith and Fitzpatrick Introduce Legislation to Create and Expand Mobile Crisis Response Programs Across the Country
Congressmen Adam Smith (WA-09) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) introduced the 911 Community Crisis Responders Act ( H.R. 3658), which would create a grant program for states, tribes, and localities to create and expand mobile crisis response programs, made up of specialized service providers, that serve as a first response to nonviolent emergency calls. These programs enable communities to enhance public safety, deliver better outcomes for community members, and reduce strain on the resources police departments expend on responding to these calls.
Rep. McDonald Rivet Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Advocate for Families Affected by PFAS
Congresswoman Kristen McDonald Rivet (MI-08) and Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), co-chairs of the Congressional PFAS Task Force, introduced bipartisan legislation ( H.R. 3761) to better support families affected by PFAS contamination. The bill would create a new, high-level position at the Pentagon called the Coordinator for PFAS-Impacted Defense Engagement to serve as a direct advocate for affected families — boosting transparency, driving remediation, and ensuring the government delivers results.
Rep. Craig Reintroduces Legislation to Ban Members of Congress from Trading Stocks
Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02) reintroduced the NO STOCK Resolution ( H. Res.__), legislation that would require every sitting member of the U.S. House of Representatives to immediately sell their individual stocks and refrain from future stock ownership while in office. Rep. Craig first introduced this legislation in 2022.
Rep. Davids Introduces Bill Supporting LGBTQ+ Youth Mental Health
Congresswoman Sharice Davids (KS-03) reintroduced her legislation to improve mental health support for at-risk LGBTQI+ youth. The Pride in Mental Health Act ( H.R. 3757) increases mental health support for LGBTQI+ youth by updating care standards, developing training for caregivers, identifying school bullying prevention guidelines, and more.
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