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New Democrat Coalition
House
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Leadership: Brad Schneider
Established 1997
Members 92
Website New Democrat Coalition

The New Democrat Coalition (NDC) is a congressional caucus that describes itself as a group of "forward-thinking Democrats who are committed to pro-economic growth, pro-innovation, and fiscally responsible policies."[1]

Background

The New Democrat Coalition was founded in 1997 by Reps. Cal Dooley, Jim Moran, and Timothy J. Roemer as an affiliate of the centrist Democratic Leadership Council.[2]

Mission

The NDC website highlights the following topics as key policy areas of focus:[1]

“

Economic Growth and Opportunity: Work, Wages, and Wealth:

  • Helping Americans achieve financial freedom — not just making ends meet but getting ahead.
  • Lowering costs and raising the standard of living for hardworking American families.
  • Creating an abundance of new, well-paying jobs at all skill levels, including more union jobs.
  • Keeping the promise of a secure and dignified retirement for all Americans.
  • Protecting and expanding the United States leadership in innovation and technology.
  • Supporting American small businesses and entrepreneurs.
  • Revitalizing rural America to lead the world for the 21st Century.
  • Maintaining American energy independence and development and expansion of new energy sources.
  • Responsibly addressing deficits and debts to leave our children a prosperous future.

Healthy and Safe Communities:

  • Relieving the housing crisis by expanding the supply of quality, affordable homes.
  • Helping people feel safe and secure in their homes and on their way to work, school and play by keeping their communities free from crime, violence, and decay.
  • Ensuring access to quality, affordable healthcare from providers people trust, where and when they need care.
  • Providing every American child with the skills and lessons they need to succeed in the 21st century economy.
  • Ensuring every American has clean and safe air, water, and food.

Strong National Security and Defense:

  • Modernizing our defense, diplomatic, and development (3D) capabilities to protect and advance American interests at home and abroad.
  • Fixing our outdated and broken immigration laws and border security to protect all American citizens, while still welcoming through legal channels individuals and families from around the world who are interested in pursuing the American Dream to help grow our economy and build our future.
  • Responding to a changing climate with investments in new, clean energy and emission reducing/carbon capture technologies, as well as advancements in infrastructure and community resilience, and modernization of our permitting processes.[3]
 ”

For a more detailed breakdown of the NDC's policy focus, please click here.

Leadership

119th Congress

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Members

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115th Congress

As of March 1, 2018, the following representatives held leadership positions in the New Democrat Coalition:[4]

The remaining members as of March 1, 2018, are listed below:[4]

113th Congress

As of February 3, 2014, the following representatives were listed as leaders of the New Democrat Coalition:[5]

The remaining members of the New Democrat Coalition as of February 3, 2014, are listed below:[5]

External links

Footnotes

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 New Democrat Coalition, "About Us," accessed February 12, 2020
  2. ↑ Wikipedia, "New Democrat Coalition," accessed February 3, 2014
  3. ↑ Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
  4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 New Democrat Coalition, "Members," accessed March 1, 2018
  5. ↑ 5.0 5.1 New Democrat Coalition, "Membership," accessed February 3, 2014
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