Catch up on the latest updates from the New Democrat Coalition after a busy week on the Hill! 

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New Democrat Coalition Chair Kuster on Declining Inflation Rate

On Thursday, New Democrat Coalition Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released the following statement on the release of December’s inflation report, showing a decline in the price of consumer goods and services:

“Today's inflation report is yet another indication that our Coalition’s work to implement the New Dem Action Plan to Fight Inflation ([link removed]) is helping to provide relief to millions of Americans burdened by high prices.

“Last year, New Dems established an Inflation Working Group and developed a comprehensive plan to bring down prices for hardworking Americans. Since then, New Dems have been hard at work implementing the Action Plan to lower costs and fight inflation.

“New Dems successfully fought to pass the Inflation Reduction Act to lower health care and energy costs, the CHIPS and Science Act to fix our supply chains, and the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law to rebuild our ports, roads, and bridges.

“While these numbers are a sign that progress has been made, the fact remains that prices are too high and there is more work to be done. Our Members are at the table and willing to work with anyone on commonsense solutions to tackle inflation and ensure American families can make ends meet.”

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New Democrat Coalition Chair Kuster Statement on the House GOP Rules Package ([link removed])
NDC Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) released a statement on Monday following the passage of the Republican House rules package, which New Dems unanimously opposed.
Democratic Leadership Visits New Dems at Weekly Member Luncheon

This week, Democratic Leader Hakeem Jeffries (NY-08), Democratic Whip Katherine Clark (MA-05), and Democratic Caucus Chair Pete Aguilar (CA-33) joined our weekly Member lunch! New Dems and the Leadership team discussed the Coalition's priorities for the 118th Congress and how we can build on the wins Democrats delivered for the American people in the 117th.
Chair Kuster, Vice Chair Davids Meet with Freshmen New Dems at Luncheon

On Thursday, our 17 freshman Members, led by Freshman Representative Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), met with New Dem Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02) and New Dem Vice Chair for Member Services Sharice Davids (KS-03) to discuss how to hit the ground running and deliver results for constituents.
New Dem Action Plan to Fight Inflation

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Yesterday's inflation report was yet another indication that our Coalition's work to implement the New Dem Action Plan to Fight Inflation is helping provide relief to millions of Americans burdened by high prices.

Last year, Rep. Scott Peters (CA-50) spearheaded the New Dem Inflation Working Group, which developed a robust action plan to fight inflation & bring down everyday costs for hardworking Americans.
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Brownley Introduces Legislation to Help Homeowners Recover From Disasters ([link removed])
Rep. Julia Brownley (CA-26) introduced the Protecting Homeowners from Disaster Act ([link removed]) , legislation that will restore the tax deduction for uninsured property and casualty losses that was eliminated by the Republicans’ 2017 tax law.

Crow, Wild Reintroduce the Capitol Remembrance Act to Honor Law Enforcement ([link removed])
Reps. Jason Crow (CO-06) and Susan Wild (PA-07) reintroduced H.R. 321 ([link removed]) , the Capitol Remembrance Act, a bill that will erect a memorial to the January 6, 2021 attacks on the U.S. Capitol, honoring law enforcement agencies and individuals who secured the complex and delivered Members of Congress to safety.

Cuellar Introduces Bipartisan Legislation to Rebuild United States-Mexico Tourism Industry ([link removed])
Rep. Henry Cuelllar (TX-28) introduced H.R. 284 ([link removed]) , the bipartisan United States-Mexico Tourism Improvement Act. This bipartisan bill will increase governmental cooperation between the United States and Mexico to reinvigorate tourism in both countries in response to disruptions caused by COVID-19.

Houlahan Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Protect U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves from Foreign Adversaries ([link removed])
Rep. Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06) reintroduced H.R. 293 ([link removed]) , the Banning Oil Exports to Foreign Adversaries Act, a bipartisan bill that will ban China, Russia, Iran, North Korea, and other sanctioned nations from purchasing oil from the U.S. Strategic Petroleum Reserves.

Pappas Reintroduces Bipartisan Legislation to Support Rural Small Businesses ([link removed])
Rep. Chris Pappas (NH-01) reintroduced H.R. 298 ([link removed]) , the Expanding Access to Capital for Rural Job Creators Act to examine problems small businesses in rural areas face when they attempt to access capital. This bipartisan legislation will expand the Office of the Advocate for Small Business Capital Formation to include rural small businesses, ensure that the concerns of rural businesses are heard, and ultimately deliver New Hampshire's rural businesses the tools and resources they need to thrive.

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Rep. Steven Horsford (NV-04) spoke on the House floor against the GOP plan to claw back IRS funding allocated to crack down on tax cheats and make sure the wealthy pay their fair share of taxes.
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