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	The caucus has been described as being ]{{refn\|<ref name="nationalreview.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.nationalreview.com/article/219413/meet-new-house-centrists-john-hood\|title=Meet the New House Centrists\|work=National Review \|last=Hood\|first=John\|date=December 6, 2006}}</ref><ref name="auto"/><ref name="nationaljournal.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.nationaljournal.com/congress/united-house-democrats-return-to-squabbling-ways-20150304\|title=United House Democrats Return to Squabbling Ways\|work=]\|access-date=October 14, 2018}}</ref>}} to ].{{refn\|<ref name="House Democrats press for immigration vote">{{cite web\|last1=Kim\|first1=Sueng Min\|title=House Democrats press for immigration vote\|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2014/03/immigration-reform-vote-house-democrats-104947.html\|work=]\|access-date=July 23, 2014\|date=March 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.minnpost.com/national/2018/12/will-the-congressional-progressive-caucus-become-the-freedom-caucus-of-the-left/\|title=Will the Congressional Progressive Caucus become the Freedom Caucus of the left?\|date=December 4, 2018\|website=MinnPost}}</ref>}}		The caucus has been described as being ]{{refn\|<ref name="nationalreview.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.nationalreview.com/article/219413/meet-new-house-centrists-john-hood\|title=Meet the New House Centrists\|work=National Review \|last=Hood\|first=John\|date=December 6, 2006}}</ref><ref name="auto"/><ref name="nationaljournal.com">{{cite web\|url=http://www.nationaljournal.com/congress/united-house-democrats-return-to-squabbling-ways-20150304\|title=United House Democrats Return to Squabbling Ways\|work=]\|access-date=October 14, 2018}}</ref>}} to ].{{refn\|<ref name="House Democrats press for immigration vote">{{cite web\|last1=Kim\|first1=Sueng Min\|title=House Democrats press for immigration vote\|url=http://www.politico.com/story/2014/03/immigration-reform-vote-house-democrats-104947.html\|work=]\|access-date=July 23, 2014\|date=March 24, 2014}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web\|url=https://www.minnpost.com/national/2018/12/will-the-congressional-progressive-caucus-become-the-freedom-caucus-of-the-left/\|title=Will the Congressional Progressive Caucus become the Freedom Caucus of the left?\|date=December 4, 2018\|website=MinnPost}}</ref>}}

	As of ~~April~~ 15, ~~2024~~, the New Democrat Coalition is ~~composed of 99~~ members (including ~~1 ]~~), making it the largest ], followed by the ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=New Democrat Coalition Celebrates S wearing-In of New Dem Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-democrat-coalition-celebrates-swearing-in-of-new-dem-congresswoman-jennifer-mcclellan \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|access-date=3 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Leadership {{!}} New Democrat Coalition \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/members \|access-date=2024-04-15 \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|language=en}}</ref>		When the 119th Congress commenced on Jan. 3, 2025, the New Democrat Coalition touted 110 members (including one nonvoting member), making it the largest ], followed by the ].<ref>{{cite web \|title=New Democrat Coalition Celebrates S wearing-In of New Dem Congresswoman Jennifer McClellan \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-democrat-coalition-celebrates-swearing-in-of-new-dem-congresswoman-jennifer-mcclellan \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|access-date=3 October 2023}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web \|title=Leadership {{!}} New Democrat Coalition \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/members \|access-date=2024-04-15 \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|language=en}}</ref>

	== Overview ==		== Overview ==
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	=== Economy ===		=== Economy ===
	According to their Economic Opportunity Agenda<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Economic Opportunity Agenda {{!}} New Democrat Coalition \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/economic-opportunity-agenda \|access-date=2024-10-29 \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|language=en}}</ref>, they value the ], the enaction of legislation to address current constraints to global trade, the reduction of costs for U.S. consumers, and to buttress the ]. They believe in a transparent exclusion process from ], and pursuing free trade agreements with the United Kingdom, Kenya, and Taiwan. The NDC lays out their plan to the reduction of ] and the transition to sustainable energy by instituting the investments made in the ]<ref>{{Cite web \|last=US EPA \|first=OAR \|date=2022-11-21 \|title=Summary of Inflation Reduction Act provisions related to renewable energy \|url=https://www.epa.gov/green-power-markets/summary-inflation-reduction-act-provisions-related-renewable-energy \|access-date=2024-10-29 \|website=www.epa.gov \|language=en}}</ref> and easing market barriers towards cleaner energy.		According to their Economic Opportunity Agenda,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Economic Opportunity Agenda {{!}} New Democrat Coalition \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/economic-opportunity-agenda \|access-date=2024-10-29 \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|language=en}}</ref> they value the ], the enaction of legislation to address current constraints to global trade, the reduction of costs for U.S. consumers, and to buttress the ]. They believe in a transparent exclusion process from ], and pursuing free trade agreements with the United Kingdom, Kenya, and Taiwan. The NDC lays out their plan to the reduction of ] and the transition to sustainable energy by instituting the investments made in the ]<ref>{{Cite web \|last=US EPA \|first=OAR \|date=2022-11-21 \|title=Summary of Inflation Reduction Act provisions related to renewable energy \|url=https://www.epa.gov/green-power-markets/summary-inflation-reduction-act-provisions-related-renewable-energy \|access-date=2024-10-29 \|website=www.epa.gov \|language=en}}</ref> and easing market barriers towards cleaner energy.

	=== Healthcare ===		=== Healthcare ===
	On April 3, 2019, Representative ] introduced HR 2061<ref>{{Cite web \|title=H.R. 2061 {{!}} Congressional Chronicle {{!}} C-SPAN.org \|url=https://www.c-span.org/congress/bills/bill/?116/hr2061 \|access-date=2024-10-30 \|website=www.c-span.org}}</ref>, proposing state market mechanisms to increase enrollment, particularly focusing on auto-enrollment for those qualifying for $0 premium health plans.		On April 3, 2019, Representative ] introduced HR 2061,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=H.R. 2061 {{!}} Congressional Chronicle {{!}} C-SPAN.org \|url=https://www.c-span.org/congress/bills/bill/?116/hr2061 \|access-date=2024-10-30 \|website=www.c-span.org}}</ref> proposing state market mechanisms to increase enrollment, particularly focusing on auto-enrollment for those qualifying for $0 premium health plans.

	==== Abortion rights ====		==== Abortion rights ====
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	=== Climate change ===		=== Climate change ===
	According to the NDC's Principles for U.S. Climate Policy<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Climate Change and Clean Energy {{!}} New Democrat Coalition \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/policy/task-forces/climate-change \|access-date=2024-10-30 \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|language=en}}</ref>, they propose American global coordination towards climate solutions, transition to a ] economy, enacting climate-forward policies towards disaster relief and the transition of local communities to a sustainable energy grid, and recommitting to the ].		According to the NDC's Principles for U.S. Climate Policy,<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Climate Change and Clean Energy {{!}} New Democrat Coalition \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/policy/task-forces/climate-change \|access-date=2024-10-30 \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|language=en}}</ref> they propose American global coordination towards climate solutions, transition to a ] economy, enacting climate-forward policies towards disaster relief and the transition of local communities to a sustainable energy grid, and recommitting to the ].

	=== Foreign policy ===		=== Foreign policy ===
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	==== Israel ====		==== Israel ====
	{{Main articles\|United States support for Israel in the Israel–Hamas war}}		{{Main articles\|United States support for Israel in the Israel–Hamas war}}
	On October 12, 2023, 5 days after the ], the NDC endorsed a bipartisan resolution on ], and unequivocally condemning ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=New Democrat Coalition Leadership Endorses Bipartisan Resolution Standing with Israel, Unequivocally Condemning Hamas {{!}} New Democrat Coalition \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-democrat-coalition-leadership-endorses-bipartisan-resolution-standing-with-israel-unequivocally-condemning-hamas \|access-date=2024-10-30 \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|language=en}}</ref> Later, on October 20, they endorsed Biden's request for supplemental funding for both Israel and ].		On October 12, 2023, five days after the ], the NDC endorsed a bipartisan resolution on ] and unequivocally condemning ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=New Democrat Coalition Leadership Endorses Bipartisan Resolution Standing with Israel, Unequivocally Condemning Hamas {{!}} New Democrat Coalition \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-democrat-coalition-leadership-endorses-bipartisan-resolution-standing-with-israel-unequivocally-condemning-hamas \|access-date=2024-10-30 \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|language=en}}</ref> Later, on October 20, they endorsed Biden's request for supplemental funding for both Israel and ].{{Citation needed\|date=December 2024}}

	==== Russian invasion of Ukraine ====		==== Russian invasion of Ukraine ====
	On April 20, 2024, the NDC affirmed their commitment to Ukraine by endorsing the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=New Dems Stand Firm, Help Pass Critical National Security Package to Support Our Allies and Deliver Humanitarian Aid {{!}} New Democrat Coalition \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-dems-stand-firm-help-pass-critical-national-security-package-to-support-our-allies-and-deliver-humanitarian-aid \|access-date=2024-10-30 \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|language=en}}</ref> They would later applaud the success of the bill on April 23.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=New Dem Chair Applauds Senate for Sending National Security Funding to President Biden’s Desk {{!}} New Democrat Coalition \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-dem-chair-applauds-senate-for-sending-national-security-funding-to-president-bidens-desk \|access-date=2024-10-30 \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|language=en}}</ref>		On April 20, 2024, the NDC affirmed their commitment to Ukraine by endorsing the ] of 2024.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=New Dems Stand Firm, Help Pass Critical National Security Package to Support Our Allies and Deliver Humanitarian Aid {{!}} New Democrat Coalition \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-dems-stand-firm-help-pass-critical-national-security-package-to-support-our-allies-and-deliver-humanitarian-aid \|access-date=2024-10-30 \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|language=en}}</ref> They would later applaud the success of the bill on April 23.<ref>{{Cite web \|title=New Dem Chair Applauds Senate for Sending National Security Funding to President Biden’s Desk {{!}} New Democrat Coalition \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/media-center/press-releases/new-dem-chair-applauds-senate-for-sending-national-security-funding-to-president-bidens-desk \|access-date=2024-10-30 \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|language=en}}</ref>

	== Electoral results ==		== Electoral results ==
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	* 2019–2021: ] (WA-6)		* 2019–2021: ] (WA-6)
	* 2021–2023: ] (WA-1)		* 2021–2023: ] (WA-1)
	* ~~2023–present~~: ] (NH-2)		* 2023–2025: ] (NH-2)
			* 2025–present: ] (IL-10)

	== Leadership ==		== Leadership ==
	As of the ], the Coalition's leaders<ref>{{~~cite~~ web\|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/members~~\|title=Leadership~~\|access-date=~~2023~~-01-07\|website=~~New~~ ~~Democrat Coalition~~}}</ref> are as follows:		As of the ], the Coalition's leaders<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Leadership {{!}} New Democrat Coalition \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/members \|access-date=2025-01-04 \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|language=en}}</ref> are as follows:

	*Chair: ] (])		*Chair: ] (])
	*Vice Chair for Outreach: ] (])		*Vice Chair for Outreach: ] (])
	*Vice Chair for Member Services: ] (])		*Vice Chair for Member Services: ] (])
	*Vice Chair for Communications: ] (])		*Vice Chair for Communications: ] (])
	*Vice Chair for Policy: ] (])		*Vice Chair for Policy: ] (])
		⚫	*Vice Chair At Large: ] (])
	*At-Large Leadership Member: ] (])
	*Whip: ] (])		*Whip: ] (])
	*~~Freshman~~ Leadership ~~Representative~~: ] (])		*Leadership Member: ] (])
	*~~At-Large~~ Leadership Member: ] (])		*Leadership Member: ] (])
		⚫	*Freshman Leadership Representative: TBD
⚫	*Chair ~~Emeritus~~: ] (])

	== Membership ==		== Membership ==
	]]]		]]]
	As of ~~July~~ 23, 2024, the New Democrat Coalition has ~~100~~ members. Those members include 99 ] and one ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Leadership {{!}} New Democrat Coalition \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/members \|access-date=2024-10-29 \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|language=en}}</ref>		As of January 13, 2024, the New Democrat Coalition has 110 members. Those members include 109 ] and one ].<ref>{{Cite web \|title=Leadership {{!}} New Democrat Coalition \|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/members \|access-date=2024-10-29 \|website=newdemocratcoalition.house.gov \|language=en}}</ref> Of these, 85 were reelected in the ], while 25 non-incumbents endorsed by the caucus PAC were elected to congress; this raises the expected number of members to 110.<ref>{{Cite web\|title=New Democrat Coalition Members\|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/members\|access-date=2023-01-07\|website=New Democrat Coalition\|language=en}}</ref>

	Of those, 23 are simultaneously members of the ] while 5 are ].<ref>{{Cite web\|title=New Democrat Coalition Members\|url=https://newdemocratcoalition.house.gov/members\|access-date=2023-01-07\|website=New Democrat Coalition\|language=en}}</ref>
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			* ] (AL-02)
	* ] (AL-7)		* ] (AL-7)

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	* ] (CA-6)		* ] (CA-6)
	* ] (CA-9)		* ] (CA-9)
	* ] (CA-19) '		* ] (CA-13)
	* ] (CA-21) †		* ] (CA-16)
		⚫	* ] (CA-19)
		⚫	* ] (CA-21)
	* ] (CA-24) – Vice Chair for Outreach		* ] (CA-24) – Vice Chair for Outreach
	* ] (CA-25)		* ] (CA-25)
	* ] (CA-26)		* ] (CA-26)
	* ] (CA-30)		* ] (CA-27)
			* ] (CA-31)
	* ] (CA-33), Whip		* ] (CA-33), Whip
	* ] (CA-35)		* ] (CA-35)
			* ] (CA-45)
	* ] (CA-46)		* ] (CA-46)
	* ] (CA-50)		* ] (CA-50)
	* ] (CA-51) '		* ] (CA-51)
	* ] (CA-52) '		* ] (CA-52)

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	* ] (CO-6)		* ] (CO-6)
	* ] (CO-7)		* ] (CO-7)
	*] (CO-8)

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	* ] (DE-AL) '		* ] (DE-AL)

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	* ] (FL-9) '		* ] (FL-9)
	* ] (FL-23)		* ] (FL-23)
	* ] (FL-25)		* ] (FL-25)

	''']'''		''']'''
	* ] (GA-5) '		* ] (GA-5)
	* ] (GA-7)		* ] (GA-7)
	* ] (GA-13)		* ] (GA-13)
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	* ] (IN-1)		* ] (IN-1)
	* ] (IN-7) '		* ] (IN-7)

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	* ] (KY-3) '		* ] (KY-3)

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	* ] (LA-2) '		* ] (LA-2)

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			* ] (MD-02)
			* ] (MD-03)
	* ] (MD-4)		* ] (MD-4)
	* ] (MD-6)		* ] (MD-06)

	''']'''		''']'''
	* ] (MA-3) – At-large Leadership Member '		* ] (MA-3) – At-large Leadership Member
	* ] (MA-6)		* ] (MA-6)
	* ] (MA-9)		* ] (MA-9)
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	* ] (MI-3)		* ] (MI-3)
	* ] (MI-7)		* ] (MI-08)
	* ] (MI-11)		* ] (MI-11)
	* ] (MI-13) '		* ] (MI-13)

	''']'''		''']'''
	* ] (MN-2)		* ] (MN-2)
	* ] (MN-3)		* ] (MN-03)

			''']'''
			* ] (MO-01)

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	* ] (NV-3) – Whip		* ] (NV-3) – Whip
	* ] (NV-4) '		* ] (NV-4)

	''']'''		''']'''
	* ] (NH-1)		* ] (NH-1)
	* ] (NH-2) ~~– Chair~~		* ] (NH-02)

	''']'''		''']'''
	* ] (NJ-1) '		* ] (NJ-1)
	* ] (NJ-5) †		* ] (NJ-03)
			* ] (NJ-5)
			* ] (NJ-09)
	* ] (NJ-11)		* ] (NJ-11)

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			* ] (NY-3)
			* ] (NY-04)
	* ] (NY-5)		* ] (NY-5)
	* ] (NY-18)		* ] (NY-18)
			* ] (NY-16)
			* ] (NY-19)
		⚫	* ] (NY-22)
	* ] (NY-25)		* ] (NY-25)
⚫	* ] (NY-3)
	* ] (NY-26)		* ] (NY-26)

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	* ] (NC-1)		* ] (NC-1)
	* ] (NC-2)		* ] (NC-2)
	* ] (NC-4) '		* ] (NC-4)
⚫	* ~~] (NC-6) –~~ Freshman Leadership Representative
	* ] (NC-13) †
⚫	* ] (NC-14)

	''']'''		''']'''
	* ] (OH-1)		* ] (OH-1)
	* ] (OH-11) '		* ] (OH-11)
	* ] (OH-13)		* ] (OH-13)

	''']'''		''']'''
	* ] (OR-4) '		* ] (OR-4)
	* ] (OR-6) '		* ] (OR-05)
			* ] (OR-6)

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	* ] (PA-2) '		* ] (PA-2)
	* ] (PA-4) '		* ] (PA-4)
	* ] (PA-5) '		* ] (PA-5)
	* ] (PA-6)		* ] (PA-6)
⚫	* ] (PA-7)

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	* ] (TX-7)		* ] (TX-7)
	* ] (TX-16) '		* ] (TX-16)
	* ] (TX-20)		* ] (TX-20)
	* ] (TX-28) †		* ] (TX-28)
	* ] (TX-32)		* ] (TX-32)
	* ] (TX-33) – At-large Leadership Member		* ] (TX-33) – At-large Leadership Member
	* ] (TX-34) †		* ] (TX-34)

	''']'''		''']'''
	* ] (VA-4)		* ] (VA-4)
	* ] (VA-7)		* ] (VA-07)
	* ] (VA-8) '		* ] (VA-8)
	* ] (VA-10)		* ] (VA-10)
	* ] (VA-11)		* ] (VA-11)

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	* ] (WA-1) – Chair Emeritus		* ] (WA-1) – Chair Emeritus
	* ] (WA-2)		* ] (WA-2)
	* ] (WA-6) ~~– Vice Chair for Policy~~		* ] (WA-06)
	* ] (WA-8)		* ] (WA-8)
	* ] (WA-9) '		* ] (WA-9)
	* ] (WA-10)		* ] (WA-10)

	'''Non-voting'''		'''Non-voting'''
	* ] (VI-AL)		* ] (VI-AL)

			'''Expected New Members'''<ref>{{Cite web\|title=Endorsed Candidates\|url=https://newdemactionfund.com/candidates\|access-date=2024-11-28\|website=New Democrat Coalition Action Fund\|language=en}}</ref>

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	' Also member of the ]

	† Also member of the ]

	== Campaign arm ==		== Campaign arm ==

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Political caucus in United States This article is about the caucus in the United States House of Representatives. For the ideological faction of the Democratic Party in the United States, see New Democrats (United States).

New Democrat Coalition

Abbreviation	NDC
Chair	Brad Schneider
Founded	1997; 28 years ago (1997)
Ideology	Third Way Liberalism
Political position	Center to center-left
National affiliation	Democratic Party
Colors	Blue
Seats in the House Democratic Caucus	109 / 215
Seats in the House	109 / 435
Website
newdemocratcoalition.house.gov
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The New Democrat Coalition is a caucus in the House of Representatives of the United States Congress made up of Democrats, primarily liberals and centrists, who take a pro-business stance and a liberal-to-moderate approach to fiscal matters. Most members hold socially liberal views.

The caucus has been described as being center to center-left.

When the 119th Congress commenced on Jan. 3, 2025, the New Democrat Coalition touted 110 members (including one nonvoting member), making it the largest House Democrat ideological caucus, followed by the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Overview

The New Democrat Coalition is a caucus within the House of Representatives founded in 1997 by Representatives Cal Dooley, Jim Moran, and Tim Roemer.

The Coalition supported "Third Way" policies during the presidency of Bill Clinton. The Coalition consists of liberal, moderate, and centrist Democrats. After the sharp decline of the Blue Dog Coalition in the 2010s, the New Democrat Coalition gained some of the Blue Dog Coalition's former clout by also having members from swing districts.

The group is known as fiscally moderate and pro-business. For example, the New Democrat Coalition supports free trade and the high-tech sector. The New Democrat Coalition also supports immigration reform.

Ideologically, it is positioned between the House Progressive Caucus and the Blue Dog Coalition. The Coalition has been described as both socially liberal and fiscally moderate-to-conservative.

Policy positions

The NDC advocates "working to bridge the partisan divide with a solutions-oriented approach to politics", combating climate change, transitioning to sustainable energy, increased access towards healthcare, and strengthening U.S. national security.

Economy

According to their Economic Opportunity Agenda, they value the diversification and strengthening of global supply chains, the enaction of legislation to address current constraints to global trade, the reduction of costs for U.S. consumers, and to buttress the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework. They believe in a transparent exclusion process from Section 301 tariffs, and pursuing free trade agreements with the United Kingdom, Kenya, and Taiwan. The NDC lays out their plan to the reduction of energy prices and the transition to sustainable energy by instituting the investments made in the Inflation Reduction Act and easing market barriers towards cleaner energy.

Healthcare

On April 3, 2019, Representative Ami Bera introduced HR 2061, proposing state market mechanisms to increase enrollment, particularly focusing on auto-enrollment for those qualifying for $0 premium health plans.

Abortion rights

The New Democrat Coalition supports the right to travel for abortion, the protection of doctors who conduct abortions, and the enshrining of protections for reproductive care for servicewomen and military families. They also support the codification of abortion rights as protected by Roe v. Wade.

National security

According to their National Security Principles they value the modernization and sustainment of the U.S. Military, reinforcement of American internationalism, strengthening of regional commitments, reinforcing U.S. cybersecurity, and addressing the deficit.

Cybersecurity

When it comes to cybersecurity, the New Democrat Coalition's cybersecurity task force confronts digital security with fostering public-private information sharing, developing stronger defenses against cyberwarfare and cyberterrorism, establishment of a strong pipeline of workers to address said cyberwarfare and cyberterrorism, investment into stronger defenses in the public and private sectors, and securing the Internet of Things.

Climate change

According to the NDC's Principles for U.S. Climate Policy, they propose American global coordination towards climate solutions, transition to a clean energy economy, enacting climate-forward policies towards disaster relief and the transition of local communities to a sustainable energy grid, and recommitting to the Paris Agreement.

Foreign policy

Israel

Main article: United States support for Israel in the Israel–Hamas war

On October 12, 2023, five days after the October 7 attack on Israel, the NDC endorsed a bipartisan resolution on standing with Israel and unequivocally condemning Hamas. Later, on October 20, they endorsed Biden's request for supplemental funding for both Israel and Ukraine.

Russian invasion of Ukraine

On April 20, 2024, the NDC affirmed their commitment to Ukraine by endorsing the Ukraine Supplemental Appropriations Act of 2024. They would later applaud the success of the bill on April 23.

Electoral results

House of Representatives

Election year	Democratic seats	±
2000	74 / 212
2002	73 / 205	1
2004	74 / 202	1
2006	63 / 233	11
2008	59 / 257	4
2010	42 / 193	17
2012	53 / 201	11
2014	46 / 188	7
2016	61 / 194	15
2018	103 / 233	42
2020	94 / 222	9
2022	94 / 213
2024	109 / 215	15

Caucus chairs

Current caucus rules only allow for a single chair who serves a single, 2-year term. However, when the caucus began it permitted multiple chairs and 4-year terms.

1997–2001: Cal Dooley (CA-20), Jim Moran (VA-8), Tim Roemer (IN-3)
2001–2005: Jim Davis (FL-11), Ron Kind (WI-3), Adam Smith (WA-9)
2005–2009: Ellen Tauscher (CA-10)
2009–2013: Joe Crowley (NY-7)
2013–2017: Ron Kind (WI-3)
2017–2019: Jim Himes (CT-4)
2019–2021: Derek Kilmer (WA-6)
2021–2023: Suzan DelBene (WA-1)
2023–2025: Annie Kuster (NH-2)
2025–present: Brad Schneider (IL-10)

Leadership

As of the 118th United States Congress, the Coalition's leaders are as follows:

Chair: Brad Schneider (IL-10)
Vice Chair for Outreach: Salud Carbajal (CA-24)
Vice Chair for Member Services: Josh Harder (CA-09)
Vice Chair for Communications: Marc Veasey (TX-33)
Vice Chair for Policy: Nikki Budzinski (IL-13)
Vice Chair At Large: Haley Stevens (MI-11)
Whip: Marilyn Strickland (WA-10)
Leadership Member: Jennifer McClellan (VA-04)
Leadership Member: Andrea Salinas (OR-06)
Freshman Leadership Representative: TBD

Membership

As of January 13, 2024, the New Democrat Coalition has 110 members. Those members include 109 U.S. Representatives and one non-voting delegate of the House of Representatives. Of these, 85 were reelected in the 2024 United States House of Representatives elections, while 25 non-incumbents endorsed by the caucus PAC were elected to congress; this raises the expected number of members to 110.

Alabama

Shomari Figures (AL-02)
Terri Sewell (AL-7)

Arizona

Greg Stanton (AZ-4)

California

Ami Bera (CA-6)
Josh Harder (CA-9)
Adam Gray (CA-13)
Sam Liccardo (CA-16)
Jimmy Panetta (CA-19)
Jim Costa (CA-21)
Salud Carbajal (CA-24) – Vice Chair for Outreach
Raul Ruiz (CA-25)
Julia Brownley (CA-26)
George Whitesides (CA-27)
Gil Cisneros (CA-31)
Pete Aguilar (CA-33), Whip
Norma Torres (CA-35)
Derek Tran (CA-45)
Lou Correa (CA-46)
Scott H. Peters (CA-50)
Sara Jacobs (CA-51)
Juan Vargas (CA-52)

Colorado

Jason Crow (CO-6)
Brittany Pettersen (CO-7)

Connecticut

Joe Courtney (CT-02)
Jim Himes (CT-4)

Delaware

Sarah McBride (DE-AL)

Florida

Georgia

Nikema Williams (GA-5)
Lucy McBath (GA-7)
David Scott (GA-13)

Hawaii

Ed Case (HI-1)

Illinois

Mike Quigley (IL-5)
Sean Casten (IL-6)
Raja Krishnamoorthi (IL-8)
Brad Schneider (IL-10) – Vice Chair for Communications
Bill Foster (IL-11)
Nikki Budzinski (IL-13)
Eric Sorensen (IL-17)

Indiana

Frank J. Mrvan (IN-1)
André Carson (IN-7)

Kansas

Sharice Davids (KS-3) – Vice Chair for Member Services

Kentucky

Morgan McGarvey (KY-3)

Louisiana

Troy Carter (LA-2)

Maryland

Massachusetts

Lori Trahan (MA-3) – At-large Leadership Member
Seth Moulton (MA-6)
Bill Keating (MA-9)

Michigan

Minnesota

Angie Craig (MN-2)
Kelly Morrison (MN-03)

Missouri

Wesley Bell (MO-01)

Nevada

Susie Lee (NV-3) – Whip
Steven Horsford (NV-4)

New Hampshire

Chris Pappas (NH-1)
Maggie Goodlander (NH-02)

New Jersey

Donald Norcross (NJ-1)
Herb Conaway (NJ-03)
Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5)
Nellie Pou (NJ-09)
Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11)

New Mexico

Gabe Vasquez (NM-2)

New York

Tom Suozzi (NY-3)
Laura Gillen (NY-04)
Gregory Meeks (NY-5)
Pat Ryan (NY-18)
George Latimer (NY-16)
Josh Riley (NY-19)
John Mannion (NY-22)
Joe Morelle (NY-25)
Tim Kennedy (NY-26)

North Carolina

Ohio

Greg Landsman (OH-1)
Shontel Brown (OH-11)
Emilia Sykes (OH-13)

Oregon

Val Hoyle (OR-4)
Janelle Bynum (OR-05)
Andrea Salinas (OR-6)

Pennsylvania

Texas

Lizzie Fletcher (TX-7)
Veronica Escobar (TX-16)
Joaquin Castro (TX-20)
Henry Cuellar (TX-28)
Julie Johnson (TX-32)
Marc Veasey (TX-33) – At-large Leadership Member
Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34)

Virginia

Washington

Suzan DelBene (WA-1) – Chair Emeritus
Rick Larsen (WA-2)
Emily Randall (WA-06)
Kim Schrier (WA-8)
Adam Smith (WA-9)
Marilyn Strickland (WA-10)

Non-voting

Stacey Plaskett (VI-AL)

Expected New Members

Campaign arm

The NewDem Action Fund, formerly known as the NewDemPAC, is the campaign arm of the caucus.

Notes

^ This figure does not include Stacey E. Plaskett, a non-voting Delegate who is a member of the caucus.

References

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External links

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