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20 Years In, Blue Dogs Not Ready to Roll Over
After 20 years, the Blue Dogs insist their mission is the same — they're just trying to save the Democratic Party from itself. -
Conservative Dems target rural voters with new task force
The Blue Dogs launched a working group aimed at promoting bipartisan policies—largely economic—they hope will resonate with voters in those pockets of the country where the post-recession recovery has lagged behind that of the cities and suburbs. -
Centrist Democrats try new approach to Russia messaging
Moderate House Democrats are launching a new effort to highlight Russian election interference. -
Blue Dog Leadership: U.S. Can’t Afford a Tax Bill That Worsens National Debt
If done right, today’s tax reform package could create an opportunity for both parties to come together and turn our country in the right fiscal direction. -
Blue Dog Dems dare Republicans to talk tax
The Blue Dog Coalition of centrist Democrats released a set of tax-reform principles on Wednesday urging Republicans to include them in negotiating their attempt to overhaul the tax code.
Who We Are
The Blue Dog Coalition is an official caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives comprised of 18 fiscally-responsible Democrats, who are leading the way to find commonsense solutions. They represent the center of the political spectrum, appealing to the mainstream values of the American public. The Blue Dogs are dedicated to pursuing fiscally-responsible policies, ensuring a strong national defense for our country, and transcending party lines to get things done for the American people.
Latest News
Blue Dog Special Task Force on Rural America to Play Key Role on 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee
Yesterday, several members of the Blue Dog Special Task Force on Rural America were named as conferees for the 2018 Farm Bill Conference Committee, where Republican and Democratic members will come together in an effort to develop a bipartisan Farm Bill
Yesterday, the Blue Dog Coalition’s Special Task Force on Rural America held its third panel discussion on rural issues.
The Democratic Blue Dog Coalition has endorsed H.R. 6165, the Combating Opioid Misuse Before Addiction for our Troops (COMBAT) Act.