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** New Dem Leaders Hold Press Conference on Policy Agenda Ahead of Government Funding Deadline

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This week, New Democrat Coalition leaders – including New Dem Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10), Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13), Immigration & Border Security Working Group Chair Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Secure Borders Task Force Chair Laura Gillen (NY-04), Global Competitiveness Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13) – led a press conference to lay out the details of the New Dem policy agenda and provide updates on the most recent policy initiatives released by the Coalition.
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The New Democrat Coalition Housing Task Force, led by Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13), unveiled its Housing Affordability Agenda ([link removed]) , which lays out a path forward for bipartisan legislation in Congress to ensure every American has access to safe, decent, affordable housing and the amenities they need to thrive.

Through the Housing Affordability Agenda, the Coalition endorses fourteen bills led by New Dem members that aim to lower housing costs by increasing the supply of housing, growing the number of innovative financial products available to buyers and renters, and improving housing data and transparency to ensure resources are dedicated to the areas of highest need.

“At a time when the cost of living is already too high, so many families in Ohio and across the country are struggling to afford high-quality, safe, and affordable housing – and losing hope in their ability to achieve the American dream,” said Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes. “Congress can and must take concrete steps to build more homes and make it easier for working families to live and thrive in their communities. I’m proud of the work my New Dem colleagues have done to offer innovative legislation to address this critical problem. Through the bills endorsed in this Agenda, we are moving the ball forward and working to advance real solutions that deliver for the American people.”

The Housing Affordability Agenda builds on the Coalition’s work over the past several years to tackle the ongoing housing crisis, including the 2024 Housing Action Plan ([link removed]) , 2023 Economic Opportunity Agenda ([link removed]) , and 2022 Action Plan to Fight Inflation ([link removed]) . The fourteen endorsed bills fall under three guiding principles, including building more homes and getting them to the market quicker, making it easier for consumers to buy and rent homes, and improving federal data collection and transparency.

The Agenda also lays out next steps to advance legislative solutions through Congress, including plans to develop legislative proposals that increase the supply of manufactured housing, address red tape associated with environmental review, and lowering the price of materials impacted by tariffs and supply chain barriers.

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** New Dems Offer a Path Forward for the Party

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This week, New Democrat Coalition Chair Brad Schneider (IL-10) led a press conference on the New Dem policy agenda alongside Vice Chair for Policy Nikki Budzinski (IL-13) and Immigration & Border Security Working Group Chair Gabe Vasquez (NM-02), Secure Borders Task Force Chair Laura Gillen (NY-04), Global Competitiveness Task Force Chair Greg Stanton (AZ-04), and Housing Task Force Chair Emilia Sykes (OH-13).

Together, they discussed the recently-unveiled Immigration & Border Security Framework ([link removed]) and Housing Affordability Agenda ([link removed]) .

While Congressional Republicans ignore the needs of working families and barrel Congress toward the government funding deadline with no plan, no vision, and no willingness to work with our Democratic leadership, New Dems are laying out policy roadmaps with real solutions that tackle our nation’s biggest challenges.
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** New Dems Present Episode 16, "No Fly List" with New Dem Leadership Member Jennifer McClellan
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In Episode 16, “No Fly List” Reps. Greg Landsman (OH-01) and Marc Veasey (TX-33) are joined by New Democrat Coalition Leadership Member Rep. Jennifer McClellan (VA-04) to discuss the recent clash between Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent and Federal Housing Finance Agency Director Bill Pulte, the abysmal August jobs report and the damage Republicans are causing to the economy, the upcoming government funding deadline, and more. The members also react to a clip from Health and Human Services Secretary RFK Jr.’s recent Senate hearing and Trump’s personalized birthday letter to Jeffery Epstein, recently released by the House Oversight Committee.
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Rep. Angie Craig (MN-02) ([link removed]) joined MSNBC's Morning Joe to discuss her No Social Media at School Act, which would require social media companies to block access to their platforms on K-12 campuses during school hours.

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Rep. Julie Johnson (TX-32) ([link removed]) appeared on News Nation to discuss her visit to the Bluebonnet ICE Detention Center, where she got a firsthand look at how detainees are being treated and what Congress can do to step up oversight of these facilities.

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Rep. Brad Schneider (IL-10) ([link removed]) joined CNN's The Lead to discuss the New Dem Immigration and Border Security Framework, and how New Dems are working to fix our broken immigration system.

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Rep. Emilia Sykes (OH-13) ([link removed]) was featured on Spectrum News after she spoke at a New Dems press conference about the New Dems Housing Affordability Agenda.

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Rep. Greg Landsman (OH-01) ([link removed]) was featured on WCPO Channel 9 News for hosting "Gloves Up, Guns Down," a youth event using boxing and mentorship to prevent gun violence and strengthen community.

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Rep. James Walkinshaw (VA-11) ([link removed]) joined CNN's The Lead to talk about his swearing in, and his experience on the House floor on his first day in Congress.

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Rep. Tom Suozzi (NY-03) ([link removed]) joined Fox News's Common Ground to discuss the need for pushing back against political violence.

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Rep. Jason Crow (CO-06) ([link removed]) was featured on West Coast News Wrap, condemning political violence and urging all Americans, regardless of party affiliation, to do so as well.

Congressman James Walkinshaw (VA-11) joined the New Democrat Coalition this week. Rep. Walkinshaw, who was elected in a special election earlier this week on September 9th, previously served as Rep. Gerry Connolly's chief of staff and was a member of the Fairfax County Board of Supervisors since 2020.

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Congresswoman Julia Brownley (CA-26) ([link removed]) held a press conference to announce the introduction of a resolution designating the second Tuesday in September, September 9, 2025, as National Firearm Suicide Prevention Day. This day raises awareness about the growing firearm suicide crisis and underscores the lifesaving importance of safe firearm storage.

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Congressman Gil Cisneros (CA-31) ([link removed]) , held a House Small Business Subcommittee on Contracting and Infrastructure hearing titled “Leveling the Playing Field: Fostering Opportunities for Small Business Contractors.” The hearing explored the decline in small business participation in the federal procurement system and the risks that Trump administration changes to federal acquisition rules pose to small firms.

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Congresswoman Janelle Bynum (OR-05) ([link removed]) led a letter to the U.S. Department of Education, following the Trump Administration's decision to terminate a grant for the Central Oregon Disability Support Network, Inc. (CODSN). Her the letter, she demanded the reinstatement of the federal funding. CODSN is an organization that has provided essential support to families in rural Oregon raising children with disabilities for decades.

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Rep. Craig Introduces Bill to Require Social Media Companies to Keep Students off Their Platforms During School Hours ([link removed])
Congresswoman Angie Craig (MN-02) introduced legislation to require social media companies to block access to their platforms on K-12 campuses during school hours. Her No Social Media at School Act (H.R. 5173 ([link removed]) ) gives states’ attorneys general and the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) the power to enforce the law in the case that the companies fail to comply. The bill also provides exemptions for public safety, nonprofits and educational purposes, allowing teachers to use educational platforms in their curricula.

Rep. Johnson Introduces Bipartisan Bill to Protect Elections from Deceptice Artificial Intelligence (AI) ([link removed])
Congresswoman Julie Johnson (TX-32), a member of the Subcommittee on Elections under the House Administration Committee, introduced the Protect Elections from Deceptive AI Act (H.R. 5272 ([link removed]) ), a bipartisan bill to safeguard American democracy from the growing threat of artificial intelligence–generated election disinformation.

Rep. Peters Leads Colleagues in Introducing Bill to Protect Seniors’ Access to Laboratory Testing ([link removed])
Congressman Scott Peters (CA-50) introduced the Reforming and Enhancing Sustainable Updates to Laboratory Testing Services (RESULTS) Act (H.R. 5269 ([link removed]) ), which would protect seniors’ access to essential laboratory tests and medical services. Without reform to the Medicare Clinical Laboratory Fee Schedule, deep cuts under that payment system are set to begin in January 2026, which will threaten access to common lab tests for America’s seniors.
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