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The Blue Dog Coalition is an official caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives comprised of fiscally-responsible Democrats, who are leading the way to find commonsense solutions. They are pragmatic Democrats, appealing to the mainstream values of the American public. The Blue Dogs are dedicated to pursuing fiscally-responsible policies, ensuring a strong national defense for our country, and transcending party lines to get things done for the American people.

Co-Chairs

Rep. Marie Perez
Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
Rep. Vicente Gonzalez
Rep. J. Correa
Rep. J. Luis Correa

Latest News

September 11, 2025

WASHINGTON D.C. — The Blue Dog Coalition issued the following statement endorsing the Protecting Health Care and Lowering Costs Act of 2025, legislation that would reverse the drastic health care cuts from Republicans' partisan budget bill and permanently extend the Affordable Care Act’s premium tax credits.


August 19, 2025

 

In Merced, one situation perfectly illustrates the problems created when political promises collide with cold, hard reality. 

The Central Valley is where America’s food grows. Our agricultural communities, working families and small businesses depend on being able to move goods to market efficiently. We need stable roads and transportation infrastructure to make that happen, but right now, we are being held hostage by an administration that tried to cut red tape and instead tied itself into knots.


July 18, 2025

Last month, Rep. Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03) joined Adam Smith with Front Porch Republic to discuss the need for Congress to bring local lenses together, focus on a positive policy agenda, and address root causes of the issues facing Southwest Washington and our country. See an excerpt below: