New Democrat Coalition

The New Democrat Coalition is a group of members in the House of Representatives of the United States Congress. It is made up of Democrats, mostly liberals and centrists, who support pro-business ideas.

The group is often seen as being in the middle to center-left of the political world.

When the 119th Congress began, the New Democrat Coalition had many members. Some of these members were also part of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and others were in the Blue Dog Coalition. This made the New Democrat Coalition the largest group of House Democratic ideological caucus.

Overview

The New Democrat Coalition is a group of members in the House of Representatives. It started in 1997 by Representatives Cal Dooley, Jim Moran, and Tim Roemer.

This group includes Democrats who have different views but share some common ideas. They support policies that help businesses and are careful with money. They also believe in allowing people from other countries to come to the United States and support new technology. The group is known for having moderate and liberal views on social issues.

Policy positions

The New Democrat Coalition brings different political groups together to solve problems. They care about important issues like climate change, sustainable energy, and making healthcare easier to get. They also want to keep U.S. national security safe.

They support a strong economy by making trade simpler and cheaper with countries like the United Kingdom, Kenya, and Taiwan. They want to lower energy prices and help with clean energy projects. For healthcare, they want more people to get affordable health plans.

The group also wants to update the U.S. Military and improve safety online with better cybersecurity. They believe in working with other countries on issues like climate change and support strong ties with Israel and Ukraine.

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

The New Democrat Coalition has rules. Only one chair can serve at a time, and each chair serves for two years. In the past, the group allowed more than one chair, with terms of four years.

Leadership

As of the 118th United States Congress, the New Democrat Coalition has leaders who help guide the group. The chair is Brad Schneider from IL-10. There are also vice chairs for areas like outreach, member services, communications, and policy. Other leaders include a whip and additional members who help with organizing and representing the group.

Membership

As of August 11, 2025, the New Democrat Coalition had 116 members. These members include 115 U.S. Representatives and one non-voting delegate. Many were reelected in the 2024 U.S. House of Representatives elections, while others were newly elected with support from the coalition’s political action committee. Several members joined the coalition later in the year.

The coalition includes members from many states across the United States, such as Alabama, Arizona, California, and Colorado, among others. Some members hold special roles within the coalition, like serving as vice chairs for different areas of work.

Campaign arm

The NewDem Action Fund, also known as NewDemPAC, supports the group's members in getting elected.