New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) issued a statement following the news that Speaker Emerita Nancy Pelosi will not seek reelection in 2026, thanking her for a lifetime of public service and leadership in the House of Representatives.

“The 116 Members of the New Democrat Coalition proudly honor and celebrate the service and legacy of Nancy Pelosi, not just as a historic and extraordinary leader, but as a friend and support to all those who seek to follow her example and break through barriers to serve their country. She is an inspiration to all of us and will no doubt inspire future leaders for generations to come.

“When Speaker Emerita Pelosi first ran for Congress nearly 40 years ago, she united the people of San Francisco under a simple slogan and a promise: ‘A Voice that Will be Heard.’ In the four decades since her first election, Speaker Pelosi lent her powerful voice to an entire nation, fulfilling her promise to her hometown and the American people by fighting tirelessly to improve their lives and uplift our country.

“Speaker Emerita Pelosi’s historic first tenure as Speaker of the House was defined by her steadfast leadership in pursuit of progress. From spearheading recovery efforts in the wake of the Great Recession to passing the landmark Affordable Care Act, Pelosi oversaw one of the most productive stretches in the history of Congress. Her second tenure as Speaker was marked by overwhelming challenges – a global pandemic, two impeachments, an insurrection – that she met with unending resolve, uniting her Democratic colleagues in times of crisis to defend the lives, security, and fundamental rights of the American people.

“Thank you, Madam Speaker.”

New Democrat Coalition Trade & Tariffs Task Force Chair Don Beyer (VA-08) issued a statement following the conclusion of oral arguments in the Supreme Court in a case challenging the limits of the President’s emergency powers under IEEPA.

“The power to levy taxes lies solely with Congress. Yet for months, the President has disregarded the Constitution and invoked emergency powers to unilaterally impose sweeping tariffs without credible reason or cause, crushing the American people under these new taxes to help pay for giveaways to his wealthy friends.

“The Supreme Court has a duty to uphold the law, limit the damage of the President’s nonsensical global trade war, and roll back this unprecedented and illegal power grab. The economic stagnation, job losses, business closures, and higher prices stemming from Trump’s taxes must end. New Dems urge the Supreme Court to take decisive action to block this lawless campaign and restore order to the balance of powers and the American economy.”