[Congressional Record Volume 167, Number 190 (Thursday, October 28, 2021)]
[Extensions of Remarks]
[Page E1160]
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     RECOGNIZING J.D. GROM'S SERVICE TO THE NEW DEMOCRAT COALITION

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                         HON. SUZAN K. DelBENE

                             of washington

                    in the house of representatives

                       Thursday, October 28, 2021

  Ms. DelBENE. Madam Speaker, I rise today to recognize the service of 
J.D. Grom, the longest-serving Executive Director of the New Democrat 
Coalition.
  J.D. departs Capitol Hill this month to continue his federal service 
as an appointee in the Biden Administration, but he leaves behind a 
legacy of sound management and strong leadership that will serve the 
Coalition for years to come.
  NewDems occupy an important place within the Democratic Caucus. We 
are the center of gravity for the House Democrats and an incubator for 
some of the best, most forward-leaning policy-making on Capitol Hill.
  None of that happened by accident. J.D. led the NewDems with a steady 
hand and a strategic vision that positioned the Members of this 
Coalition to make real, substantive, and lasting imprints on the 
legislative output in the House of Representatives.
  Under J.D.'s leadership, NewDems were firmly at the center of the 
work to shape this 21st century economy. Whether speaking out on trade 
or the ever-evolving future of work in America, NewDems delivered 
meaningful policy prescriptions and helped put kitchen-table issues 
front and center for this institution.
  NewDems are known for working across ideologies and party lines to 
deliver results. But more than that, we've also become a home for 
thoughtful, measured leaders who have had enough of the shouting and 
division that too often defines our politics.
  J.D. embodied that NewDem spirit as a selfless leader and mentor 
throughout his career. That includes his work on behalf of his hometown 
Representative, Melissa Bean of Illinois, his work at the Department of 
the Treasury, and service on behalf of four separate Chairs of the New 
Democrat Coalition, including me, Rep. Ron Kind, Rep. Jim Himes, and 
Rep. Derek Kilmer.
  On behalf of our entire 95-Member Coalition, I thank J.D. for his 
service, both past and future, and wish him all the best.

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