The New Democrat Coalition was formed in 1997 by Congressmen Cal Dooley (D-CA), Jim Moran (D-VA), and Tim Roemer (D-IN) to establish an ideological home in the U.S. House of Representatives for the New Democratic movement started by the Democratic Leadership Council in the late 1980's and led nationally by President Bill Clinton in the 1990's.

In the 110th Congress, the New Democrat Coalition (NDC) includes 60 members of Congress, and is chaired by Rep. Ellen Tauscher (CA). Reps. Ron Kind (WI), Adam Smith (WA), Artur Davis (AL), and Joe Crowley (NY) also serve as vice chairs of the organization. The NDC is committed to "enacting policies that maintain U.S. competitiveness, meet the challenges posed by globalization in the 21st century, and strengthen our national security."

The NDC has become a vibrant intellectual center for creating innovative, modern means to advance traditional Democratic values. New Democrats in the House have been instrumental in defining a policy framework to strengthen the foundations of America's technology and innovation-driven New Economy.

NDC members have been critical to achieving legislative accomplishments ranging from balancing the federal budget to investing in the skills of American workers, opening markets abroad for America's goods and services, and reforming the public school system.

In an era where achieving substantive reforms with real results is more crucial than ever, the NDC's leadership in shaping the vital center of American politics will continue to be essential for building bi-partisan coalitions and solving the country's most pressing public policy problems.

New Democrats in Congress have built a reputation as the "go-to" group in Congress on the critical issues of pro-growth, security, and personal responsibility. Blueprint Keywords: Extra NDC