House Democrats Prepare 100-Day Agenda for New Congress

House Democrats are preparing a 100-day agenda to be launched within the first 100 hours of the new Congress in January, contingent on winning majority control in next month's midterm elections. Led by Hakeem Jeffries, the plan prioritizes affordability and oversight of the Trump administration.

The Democratic platform includes reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, and undoing the tariff regime of President Donald Trump. Jeffries has established five working groups to lower costs for healthcare, housing, groceries, gas, and care-giving. Additionally, the House Oversight and Judiciary committees would be tasked with investigating corruption within the Trump administration and passing war powers resolutions to end the conflict in Iran.

Democratic leaders have pushed back against claims that a new majority would be disjointed. Representative Troy Carter dismissed such concerns, while Representative Nikki Budzinski asserted that the party knows how to govern. Representative Greg Casar defended the role of progressives, contrasting their desire to pass legislation with the disruptive nature of the Freedom Caucus.

Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, intend to maintain their focus on cutting taxes and federal spending if they retain power. Johnson characterized the Democratic platform as a far-left socialist agenda.