The New Democrat Coalition is proud of our long record leading on and advancing commonsense legislation to support and enhance public safety and security for all of our communities. Continuing that leadership, today, the New Democrat Coalition unveiled an endorsement slate of New Dem-led public safety legislation. Through these 15 bills – the majority of which have bipartisan support – New Dems are working to advance federal policies that reflect a pragmatic, commonsense approach to policing and public safety. 

From increasing resources for law enforcement agencies and cracking down on gun violence to improving community violence prevention initiatives and getting illicit drugs out of our communities, these endorsed bills will build upon Democrats’ vision for a safer America.

NDC Chair Annie Kuster (NH-02), Vice Chair for Communications Brad Schneider (IL-10), and Vice Chair for Policy Derek Kilmer (WA-06) issued the following statement on the endorsement slate:

“While Republicans work to stoke the fires of culture wars when it comes to crime and public safety, they hardly do anything to actually make American communities safer.

“In Congress, Republicans are in reality working to defund law enforcement and crucial public safety programs, and it’s President Biden and Democrats who have been advancing policies that support both law enforcement and our communities, giving them the resources they need to prevent and respond to crime. Because of Democratic efforts, violent crime is decreasing across the country.

“Despite the progress we’ve made, there is so much more Congress can and must do to make sure all Americans feel safe in their communities. That’s why New Dems are putting the full weight of our Coalition behind advancing these 15 endorsed bills. 

“For the remainder of this year and into the 119th Congress, New Dems will continue working with our colleagues on both sides of the aisle and the Capitol to ensure Congress delivers real, bipartisan public safety solutions that make the American people safer.”

You can find the full list of New Dem-endorsed bills here.

Today, New Democrat Coalition National Security Task Force Chair Marilyn Strickland (WA-10) issued a statement on the upcoming North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO) Summit, which will be held in Washington D.C. from July 9th to July 11th.

“New Dems are proud to welcome our NATO allies and partners to the nation’s capital this week to reaffirm our dedication to peace and security on the 75th anniversary of NATO’s founding. 

“Under President Biden’s leadership, America has both strengthened NATO and reiterated our ironclad support for our allies and especially Ukraine. New Dems were central to passing critical funding earlier this year to shore up Ukraine’s defenses. We look forward to a productive summit that both charts a path forward to ensure the Ukrainian people prevail in their existential fight for sovereignty and opposes the authoritarian aggression of regimes in Russia, China, and Iran. 

“In Congress, New Dems will continue our work to pass a bipartisan National Defense Authorization Act into law that upholds our commitment to international security and retains America’s role as a global leader in the 21st century.”

Earlier this week, the New Dems hosted a child care roundtable. Members met with key stakeholders to discuss challenges and solutions for affordable and accessible child care. We will continue our efforts until affordable child care is a reality for every family.