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Blue Dogs Announce Additional Co-Chair, Leadership Role Changes for the 117th Congress

Jun 15, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON—Today, the Democratic Blue Dog Coalition announced the addition of Rep. Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) to the Coalition’s leadership and other leadership changes for the 117th Congress. These changes adhere to the Coalition’s bylaws, which prohibit Members from serving in the same Coalition co-chair position for more than one Congress.

Blue Dogs Call for Measures in Pending Infrastructure Bill to Ensure Rural Broadband Funds Go Where They Are Most Needed

Jun 2, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON—Today, members of the Democratic Blue Dog Coalition sent a letter to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, House Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, and House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, calling for the funds to expand broadband in the pending infrastructure legislation to be flexible.

Statement on House Passage of Bipartisan Legislation to Establish Bipartisan Commission to Investigate January 6 Attack

May 19, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON—Today, Rep. Mikie Sherrill (NJ-11), Chair of the Blue Dog Coalition’s Task Force on National Security, issued the following statement on House passage of the bipartisan National Commission to Investigate the January 6 Attack on the United States Capitol Complex Act:
 
Issues:
Homeland Security

Blue Dog Leadership Statement on President Biden’s Meeting with Bipartisan Leaders of Both Chambers of Congress

May 12, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON—Today, Rep. Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01), the Blue Dog Coalition’s Co-Chair for Communications, issued the following statement on President Biden’s meeting with House and Senate leadership of both parties:
 
Issues:
Economic Opportunity, Transportation and Public Works

Blue Dogs Bring on Executive Director with Extensive Experience

May 10, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON—Today, the Blue Dog Coalition announced that Andy LaVigne has joined the Coalition’s staff as Executive Director. LaVigne previously served as the Political Director for the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF).

Blue Dogs Announce Policy Task Forces for the 117th Congress

Apr 30, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON—Today, the Blue Dog Coalition announced its policy task forces for the 117th Congress.
Issues:
Armed Forces and National Security, Congressional Reform, Economic Opportunity, Economics and Public Finance, Fiscal Responsibility, Oversight and Regulatory Review

Blue Dog Leadership Statement in Response to President Biden’s Address to the Joint Session of Congress

Apr 28, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON—Today, Rep. Tom O’Halleran (AZ-01), the Blue Dog Coalition’s Co-Chair for Communications and Outreach, issued the following statement in response to President Joe Biden’s address to the joint session of Congress:
 
Issues:
Economic Opportunity

Blue Dog Coalition Welcomes Rep. Bourdeaux to its Ranks

Apr 22, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON—Today, the Democratic Blue Dog Coalition announced it has welcomed freshman Representative Carolyn Bourdeaux (GA-07) to its ranks. In total, the Blue Dog Coalition has 19 members.
 

ICYMI: Blue Dog Co-Chair for Policy Calls for Fiscally Responsible Budget

Apr 1, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON—Last week, the Blue Dog Coalition’s Co-Chair for Policy, Rep. Ed Case (HI-01), delivered remarks before the House Budget Committee to call for a fiscally responsible budget.
 
Issues:
Budget & Deficit Reduction, Fiscal Responsibility

Blue Dog Leadership Calls for Regular Order, Nonpartisan Cost Estimates Prior to Floor Votes on Legislation

Mar 31, 2021 Press Release
WASHINGTON—Today, the Co-Chairs of the fiscally-responsible Blue Dog Coalition—Reps.
Issues:
Congress, Fiscal Responsibility

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In The News

A Recap of the 116th Congress

Aug 14, 2020 In The News

The headlines speak for themselves. Washington Post noted it’s a different kind of Blue Dog Coalition today.

Blue Dog Democrats celebrate a milestone but stand alone on a core issue — fiscal restraint

Feb 19, 2020 In The News
By Paul Kane | The Washington Post
https://www.washingtonpost.com/powerpost/blue-dog-democrats-celebrate-a-mileston…

When he organized the first retreat of the Blue Dog Coalition in 1995, then-Rep. John Tanner reserved 50 rooms at a resort on Maryland’s Eastern Shore.

Centrist Dems Hope Post-Mueller Election Security Plan Will Give Them Leverage in 2020

Jun 24, 2019 In The News
By Sam Brodey | Daily Beast
Centrist Dems Hope Post-Mueller Election Security Plan Will Give Them Leverage in 2020

The House’s most moderate Democrats are rolling out a detailed policy plan on Friday aimed at countering foreign election interference, in hopes that they can refocus the post-Mueller Report discussion away from impeachment and instead revive election security measures languishing in Mitch McConnell’s Senate.

 

Issues:
Armed Forces and National Security, Homeland Security

The Hill: Blue Dogs look to move forward on infrastructure project

Jun 11, 2019 In The News
By Juliegrace Brufke
Blue Dogs look to move forward on infrastructure project

Top members of the centrist Democrat Blue Dog Coalition are holding out hope for bipartisan accomplishments on pressing infrastructure projects.

 

Issues:
Economic Opportunity

Blue Dogs call on Democratic leaders to abide by pay-go rule

Jun 5, 2019 In The News
By Juliegrace Brufke, The Hill
Blue Dogs call on Democratic leaders to abide by pay-go rule

Members of the Blue Dog Coalition, a group of moderate House Democrats, are cautioning the party's leadership against disregarding the caucus’ pay-as-you-go rule.

 

Centrist Democrats are back. But these are not your father’s Blue Dogs.

Jun 4, 2019 In The News
By Jessica Mendoza, Christian Science Monitor
Centrist Democrats are back. But these are not your father’s Blue Dogs.

When Mikie Sherrill first ran into the congressional Blue Dog coalition in 2018, she wasn’t sure it would be the place for her.

 

The ‘Velvet Hammer’ leads resurgent Blue Dogs

May 7, 2019 In The News
By Sarah Ferris, POLITICO
The ‘Velvet Hammer’ leads resurgent Blue Dogs

Speaker Nancy Pelosi took a veiled shot at Rep. Stephanie Murphy during a closed-door meeting after the centrist Florida Democrat bucked party leaders on a contentious immigration vote.

 

Moderate Democrats Back Balanced-Budget Amendment, Countering Liberals

Apr 9, 2019 In The News
By Erik Wasson, Bloomberg
Moderate Democrats Back Balanced-Budget Amendment, Countering Liberals

A group of moderate House Democrats is proposing a balanced budget amendment to the Constitution as they try to further distance themselves from the party’s progressive wing, which is backing big boosts in spending for social programs and infrastructure.

 

Issues:
Fiscal Responsibility

Opinion: It takes a steel spine to stand for moderate pragmatism in a polarized era

Feb 27, 2019 In The News
By Rep. Ben McAdams (UT-04), USA Today

You might not have heard much about us, but the moderates are in the House.

 

Blue Dog Coalition Elects 3 New Co-Chairs to Lead Them in Next Congress

Nov 28, 2018 In The News
By Lindsey McPherson
Roll Call: Blue Dog Coalition Elects 3 New Co-Chairs to Lead Them in Next Congress

The Blue Dog Coalition on Tuesday elected three new co-chairs — all current freshmen — to lead the group of two dozen fiscally conservative Democrats in the next Congress. 

Florida Rep. Stephanie Murphy will serve as the administration co-chair, Arizona Rep. Tom O’Halleran as the policy co-chair and California Rep. Lou Correa as the communications co-chair.

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