News & Updates from the Blue Dogs

Today, theBlue Dog Coalitionannounced its new leadership for the 119th Congress. Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) will serve as Co-Chair for Administration, Rep. Lou Correa (CA-46) will serve as Co-Chair for Policy and Legislative Strategy, Rep. Vicente Gonzalez (TX-34) will serve as Co-Chair for Communications and Outreach, and Rep. Adam Gray (CA-13) will serve as Coalition Whip.

The Blue Dog Coalition released the following statement endorsing the bipartisan solution proposed in today's letter from the Democratic Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus Executive Council to the Speaker Pro Tempore:"A bipartisan majority of lawmakers needs to step up, work together, and address urgent issues facing our country.We need to eliminate the threat of a government shutdown next month, continue working on the FY2024 appropriations bills, and ensure the people of Israel and Ukraine have what they need to defend themselves against Hamas and Russia.

In response to the ongoing terrorist attacks against Israel, the members of the Blue Dog Coalition released the following statement in support of freezing Iranian assets:"Saturday was the deadliest day for the Jewish people since the Holocaust. The brutality of the terrorist attacks launched by Hamas and Palestinian Islamic Jihad are difficult to comprehend: children ripped from the arms of their parents and taken as hostages, entire families gunned down in their own homes, police officers and firefighters executed for being public safety officers.

Blue Dog Co-Chairs Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) and Rep. Jared Golden (ME-02) issued the following statement on the loss of Buzzy Peltola, husband of fellow Blue Dog Co-Chair Rep. Mary Peltola (AK-AL):"We are completely heartbroken by the loss of Buzzy Peltola, the loving husband of our friend and colleague Mary.

Washington – TodayRep. Wiley Nickel(NC-13) – joined by Blue Dog Coalition Co-ChairsRep. Jared Golden(ME-02),Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez(WA-03), andRep.

Washington – Blue Dog Coalition Co-Chairs and Members offered their heartfelt congratulations to newly sworn-in US Department of Agriculture Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small.Torres Small served as a Blue Dog Member in the House from 2019 - 2021, and quickly became a linchpin in the group, co-chairing the Blue Dog Task Force on Rural Opportunity.

Washington –Today, the Blue Dog Coalition announced its formal endorsement of a bipartisan letter urging reauthorization of the President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). The letter also puts a spotlight on PEPFAR's maternal care programs.

Washington – Today the Blue Dog Coalition announced Congressman Wiley Nickel (NC-13) as its newest member. Rep. Nickel is the third freshman Democrat to join the Blue Dog Coalition in recent months, growing the group's membership to 10.

Washington – Today, the Blue Dog Coalition announced its new leadership for the 118th Congress. Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02) will serve as Co-Chair for Administration, Congresswoman Mary Sattler Peltola (AK-AL) will serve as Co-Chair for Policy and Legislative Strategy, and Congresswoman Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03),will serve as Co-Chair for Communications and Outreach.

WASHINGTON—The Co-Chairs of the Blue Dog Coalition—Reps. Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Ed Case (HI-01), Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), and Kurt Schrader (OR-05)—issued the following statement on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement that she would not seek an elected leadership position in the 118th Congress:

WASHINGTON—The Co-Chairs of the Blue Dog Coalition—Reps. Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Ed Case (HI-01), Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), and Kurt Schrader (OR-05)—issued the following statement on House Speaker Nancy Pelosi's announcement that she would not seek an elected leadership position in the 118th Congress:

WASHINGTON—The Co-Chairs of the Blue Dog Coalition—Reps. Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Ed Case (HI-01), Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), and Kurt Schrader (OR-05) issued the following statement ahead of the House vote on a package of public safety bills:"Our constituents must feel safe living in their communities. With the passage of these bills, reforms will be made to address the needs of police departments across the nation. It's an important step that provides millions of dollars to local law enforcement and is critical for police to know that we have their backs."

WASHINGTON—The Co-Chairs of the Blue Dog Coalition—Reps. Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Ed Case (HI-01), Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), and Kurt Schrader (OR-05) issued the following statement on the passage of the Inflation Reduction Act:

WASHINGTON—The Co-Chairs of the Blue Dog Coalition—Reps. Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Ed Case (HI-01), Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), and Kurt Schrader (OR-05) issued the following statement on Senate passage of the Inflation Reduction Act:

WASHINGTON—The Co-Chairs of the Blue Dog Coalition—Reps. Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Ed Case (HI-01), Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), and Kurt Schrader (OR-05) issued the following statement on the passage of theCHIPS and Science Act, bipartisan legislation that will invest in semiconductor manufacturing, strengthen national security, and address supply chain challenges:

WASHINGTON—The Co-Chairs of the Blue Dog Coalition—Reps. Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Ed Case (HI-01), Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), and Kurt Schrader (OR-05) sent the following letter to Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Majority Leader Steny Hoyer, urging floor consideration of bipartisan legislation to address rising rates of violent crime in America.The letter can be viewed below:July 21, 2022The Honorable Nancy PelosiSpeaker of the HouseU.S. House of Representatives

WASHINGTON—The Co-Chairs of the Blue Dog Coalition—Reps. Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Ed Case (HI-01), Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), and Kurt Schrader (OR-05) made the following statement after meeting with Secretary of Commerce Gina Raimondo. The Blue Dog Coalition met with Secretary Raimondo earlier this week:

WASHINGTON—The Co-Chairs of the Blue Dog Coalition—Reps. Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Ed Case (HI-01), and Stephanie Murphy (FL-07) made the following statement on the passage of H.R. 7900, the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) for Fiscal Year 2023:"This year's bipartisan defense bill invests in people, programs, and technologies to strengthen our common defense, making our country safer and stronger. We must ensure that our armed forces have the resources necessary to maintain our security posture amidst growing threats."

WASHINGTON—The Co-Chairs of the Blue Dog Coalition—Reps. Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Ed Case (HI-01), Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), and Kurt Schrader (OR-05)—issued the following statement on the Supreme Court's decision to overturn Roe v. Wade:

WASHINGTON—The Co-Chairs of the Blue Dog Coalition—Reps. Tom O'Halleran (AZ-01), Ed Case (HI-01), Stephanie Murphy (FL-07), and Kurt Schrader (OR-05)—issued the following statement after the Ocean Shipping Reform Act was signed into law by President Biden today. The Blue Dog-endorsed bill will enhance the authorities of the Federal Maritime Commission and increase transparency in order to alleviate supply-chain problems, ensure the swift flow of goods into and out of our ports, lower costs for American families, and bolster U.S.