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 and take a liberal-to-moderate view on money-related issues. Most members also share socially liberal beliefs.

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

When the 119th Congress began on January 3, 2025, the New Democrat Coalition had 110 members, including one who could not vote. Out of these, 30 were also part of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, and 6 were also in the Blue Dog Coalition. This made the New Democrat Coalition the largest group of House Democratic ideological caucus, bigger than the Congressional Progressive Caucus.

Overview

The New Democrat Coalition is a group of members in the House of Representatives. It was 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 works to bring different political groups together to find solutions. They focus on important issues like taking action on climate change, moving toward sustainable energy, making healthcare more accessible, and keeping U.S. national security strong.

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

The group also values updating the U.S. Military and keeping the country safe online through better cybersecurity. They believe in working with other countries to solve problems like climate change and support strong relationships with places like 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 that allow only one chair at a time, and that chair serves for two years. In the past, when the group first started, it allowed more than one chair and longer terms of four years.

Leadership

As of the 118th United States Congress, the New Democrat Coalition has several leaders who help guide the group. The chair is Brad Schneider from IL-10. There are also vice chairs for different areas like outreach, member services, communications, and policy. Other leaders include a whip and additional leadership 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 of these members 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, which used to be called the NewDemPAC, helps the group's members get elected.