House Democrats Outline Ambitious 100-Day Agenda If They Win Majority

House Democrats are preparing an ambitious 100-days agenda focused on delivering on campaign promises, making life more affordable, and conducting oversight of the previous administration if the party wins majority control in the upcoming midterm elections. Leader Hakeem Jeffries, who is in line to become House speaker if Democrats regain power, stated that the party will be united "right out of the gate" on several key initiatives.

These plans include reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, holding votes against the Iran war, and undoing President Donald Trump’s tariff regime. The Democrats expect to launch this agenda in the first 100 hours after the new Congress is seated in January.

"Fighting for an affordable America — that's what unites Democrats all across the country," Jeffries said recently. "That’s our commitment to the American people, because the cost of living is way too high and far too many people who are working hard, playing by the rules, can’t thrive and can barely survive — and are drowning — in the Trump economy."

This agenda is designed to address voter concerns about affordability and inflationary costs. It will also test the ability of House Democrats to work cohesively, aiming to avoid the divisions that have characterized Republican leadership. If Jeffries assumes the speakership, he would be the first Democratic speaker since Nancy Pelosi, leading a new generation of lawmakers.

"The antidote to that is getting things done," said Illinois Rep. Nikki Budzinski, who is poised to become chair of the New Democrat Coalition. "Democrats know how to govern."

Rep. Greg Casar, D-Texas, chairman of the Congressional Progressive Caucus, addressed concerns about internal party divisions, stating, "The Freedom Caucus breaks things. But if you're a progressive, you want to pass things."

Jeffries, Casar, and other Democrats have been in communication with progressive candidates to focus on shared priorities. "This notion that because we'll have new members somehow we're going to be disjointed — not so," said Louisiana Rep. Troy Carter, who hopes to become chair of the Congressional Black Caucus.

Republicans, facing a challenging election-year climate, have portrayed Democrats as beholden to a far-left socialist agenda. If they retain power, House Republicans, led by Speaker Mike Johnson, have indicated they would continue their focus on cutting taxes and federal spending.

Months prior, Jeffries established five working groups to develop policies on healthcare, housing, groceries and goods, gas and utilities, and care-giving. Each group is co-chaired by a progressive and a centrist Democrat, such as Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Rep. Terri Sewell on the healthcare working group, to foster consensus.

Simultaneously, Jeffries has tasked ranking Democrats on the House Oversight and Judiciary committees with preparing investigations focused on Trump and his administration as part of an anti-corruption agenda. Jeffries has stated that impeachment is a possibility.

Democrats plan to vote quickly to reinstate health care tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, which are set to expire in 2025. Proposals are also ready to reverse Medicaid cuts enacted by Republicans, which included new work requirements for recipients.

Measures to reverse Trump's tariffs are also on the agenda, as Democrats aim to reclaim power from the White House. Additionally, Democrats intend to push forward more war powers resolutions to pressure the administration to end military action in Iran.

The scope of the House Democrats' agenda, if they regain power, will depend on the size of their majority, the outcome in the Senate, and whether President Trump uses his veto power. "We’re going to do a lot and we’re going to be very busy," Carter said. "We will not be able to fix everything overnight."