Catch up on the latest updates from the New Democrat Coalition after an action-packed week on the Hill!
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New Democrat Coalition Announces Vice Chair Roles for 118th Congress
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New Democrat Coalition Calls for Urgent Action to Protect Dreamers Before End of the Year ([link removed]-)
NDC Chair Suzan DelBene (WA-01) and New Dem Immigration Task Force Co-Chairs Salud Carbajal (CA-24) and Greg Stanton (AZ-09) released a statement on Wednesday calling for urgent action to pass legislation that provides a pathway to citizenship for Dreamers before the end of the year.
N ([link removed]-) ew Democrat Coalition Health Care Task Force Pushes for Inclusion of the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act in End-of-Year Package ([link removed]-)
NDC Health Care Task Force Co-Chairs Terri Sewell (AL-07) and Kim Schrier (WA-08) sent a letter ([link removed]) on Thursday urging Congressional Leadership to include H.R. 7666 ([link removed]) , the Restoring Hope for Mental Health and Well-Being Act, in an end-of-year package.
New Democrat Coalition Chair-elect Kuster Applauds 16 Key New Dem Appointments in the House Democratic Caucus ([link removed])
Today, New Dem Chair-elect Annie Kuster (NH-02) applauded the appointment of 16 New Dems to key leadership positions on the Steering and Policy Committee and as Chief Deputy Whips within the House Democratic Caucus.
New Democrat Coalition Congratulates Rep. Brendan Boyle on Election to Lead Democrats on the House Budget Committee ([link removed])
On Tuesday, New Dems congratulated Rep. Brendan Boyle (PA-02) on his election to serve as the top Democrat on the House Budget Committee in the 118th Congress. New Dems look forward to working with Rep. Boyle in the next Congress to advance our shared priorities that build on the progress we’ve made during the first two years of the Biden administration.
New Democrat Coalition Celebrates House Passage of Respect for Marriage Act ([link removed]-)
On Thursday, New Dems voted unanimously to pass H.R. 8404 ([link removed]) , the Respect for Marriage Act, to codify federal protection for marriages of same-sex and interracial couples. This legislation is necessary to safeguard Americans’ fundamental freedoms following the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe v. Wade and the concurring opinion issued ([link removed]) by Justice Thomas that opened the door to overturning Loving, which guarantees the right to interracial marriage and Obergefell, which guarantees the right to same-sex marriage.
New Dems Congratulate Abigail Spanberger on Becoming Battleground Leadership Representative
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House Passes Pappas Bill to Safeguard Marriage Equality ([link removed])
The House passed Rep. Chris Pappas' (NH-01) bipartisan bill, H.R. 8404 ([link removed]) , Respect for Marriage Act, which will ensure strong federal protections for marriage equality, repeal the Defense of Marriage Act, and provide additional legal protections from individuals seeking to undermine marriage equality while acting under color of state law.
House Passes ([link removed]) Kilmer, Strickland Legislation to Bolster Puget Sound Restoration and Recovery Efforts as part of National Defense Authorization Act ([link removed])
The House passed Reps. Derek Kilmer (WA-06) and Marilyn Strickland's (WA-10) bill, the Puget SOS Act, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. This bill, originally H.R. 1144 ([link removed]) , aims to enhance the federal government's role and investment in Puget Sound, the nation's largest estuary by volume and the heart of Washington State's identity and economic engine.
House Passes Carbajal Bill to Prevent Deportation of U.S. Servicemembers' Parents ([link removed])
The House passed Rep. Salud Carbajal's (CA-24) bill, H.R. 454 ([link removed]) , the Protect Patriot Patients Act. This measure would make parents of U.S. military service members eligible to adjust for Lawful Permanent Resident Status, preventing potential deportations or separations of military families.
House Passes Larsen Bill to Protect Southern Resident Killer Whales, Marine Mammals ([link removed])
The House passed Rep. Rick Larsen's (WA-02) bipartisan legislation, the Protecting Our Marine Mammals (POMM) Act, as part of the National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2023. This bill, originally H.R. 5957 ([link removed]) , expands federal protections for marine mammals to include near-real time monitoring of whales, monitoring of underwater soundscapes to reduce noise impacts on marine mammals and grants for seaports to make investments to reduce vessel collisions. New Dem Reps. Derek Kilmer (WA-06), Suzan DelBene (WA-01), Kim Schrier, M.D. (WA-08) and Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) signed on as original cosponsors of this bill.
Biden Signs Kuster Legislation to Protect Surivivors of Domestic Abuse into Law ([link removed])
President Joe Biden signed Rep. Annie Kuster’s (NH-02) bipartisan bill, H.R. 7132 ([link removed]) , the Safe Connections Act, into law to protect survivors of domestic abuse and violence. This new law will help survivors of domestic violence and other crimes cut ties with their abusers by separating from shared wireless service plans, which can be exploited to monitor, stalk, or control victims. Rep. Kuster is a founder and co-chair of the Bipartisan Task Force to End Sexual Violence.
Strickland Elected to Black Caucus Leadership, First Member of Congress from PNW to Serve in CBC Leadership ([link removed])
Rep. Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) was elected by her Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) colleagues to serve as CBC Whip in the 118th Congress. Strickland is the first member from Washington state and the Pacific Northwest to serve on the CBC Executive Committee.
McBath Elected Secretary of Congressional Black Caucus ([link removed])
Rep. Lucy McBath (GA-06) was elected by her Congressional Black Caucus (CBC) colleagues to serve as CBC Secretary in the 118^th Congress.
Kilmer Unveils Historic Legislation to Address Chronic Underfunding and Barriers to Sovereignty in Indian Country ([link removed])
Rep. Derek Kilmer (WA-06) introduced the Honoring Promises to Native Nations Act ([link removed]) alongside Sen. Elizabeth Warren (D-MA), historic legislation to address chronic underfunding and barriers to sovereignty faced by Indian Country as a result of the federal government’s failures to meet its trust and treaty responsibilities. The legislation would hold the federal government accountable for honoring the country’s legal promises to Native peoples.
Larsen Introduces Bill to Boost Federal Response to Flu ([link removed])
Rep. Rick Larsen (WA-02) introduced the Protecting America from Seasonal and Pandemic Influenza Act of 2022 ([link removed]) to bolster the federal response to seasonal and pandemic influenza as seasonal flu rates continue to rise in the Pacific Northwest and across the country. The CDC estimates there have been at least 8.7 million illnesses, 78,000 hospitalizations and 4,500 deaths from flu this season. New Dem Reps. Deborah Ross (NC-02), Ami Bera (CA-07), and Salud Carbajal (CA-24) signed on as original cosponsors of the bill.
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This week, the House Select Committee on Economic Disparity and Fairness in Growth, led by former NDC Chair Jim Himes (CT-04), released a groundbreaking report urging Congress to adopt policy recommendations that invest in individuals and communities and knock down barriers that hinder Americans' opportunities for economic growth and prosperity.
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