News & Updates from the Blue Dogs

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.

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 endorsing the Daniel Anderl Judicial Security and Privacy Act of 2021, a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would protect federal judges and their families by safeguarding their personally identifiable information. The bill was introduced by Blue Dog member Rep. Mikie Sherrill (D-NJ) and Rep.

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 a letter to the House Committee on Appropriations urging the inclusion of the Coalition's priorities in the Fiscal Year 2023 federal funding measures. In the letter, the Co-Chairs made specific requests in areas like national defense, border security, fiscal responsibility, and rural advancement.

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 Congressional leadership urging swift action to resolve differences between the House-passed America COMPETES Act and the Senate-passed U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA). The letter can be viewedhere, with text appearing below:March 23rd, 2022

WASHINGTON—Today, 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 U.S. House of Representatives passed the Consolidated Appropriations Act for Fiscal Year 2022: