Democrats plan 100-days agenda

House Democrats are preparing an ambitious
agenda focussed on delivering their campaign
promises — making life more affordable and
conducting vast oversight of
the Trump administration —
if they seize majority control
in the midterm elections

Democratic leader Hakeem
Jeffries (right) is in line to
become House speaker if
the party wins power

AFFORDABILITY

Vote quickly to reinstate
tax credits for Affordable
Care Act, which expired in 2025,
leaving millions of people with higher
healthcare costs

Reverse Medicaid cuts passed by
Republicans, including new work
requirements for recipients
Introduce legislation targeting high
cost of essentials such as groceries,
fuel and housing

CONFLICT/TRADE

Put pressure on Trump
administration to end Iran war by
pushing forward more war powers
resolutions – Democrats have
already forced multiple votes on
ending military action

Attempt to pass legislation
to roll back or overturn Trump’s
tariff regime

OVERSIGHT

Use Democrat-controlled
committees to hold hearings,
issue subpoenas and launch
investigations

Committees plan to focus on
Trump, his family and his
administration, as part of sweeping
anti-corruption agenda

Leverage Senate control to block
or freeze Trump’s cabinet and
judicial nominees

CONSTRAINTS

Much of House Democrats’
agenda, if they regain power,
would depend on size of majority.
Details also depend on Senate,
and whether it reverts to Democrat
control

Trump, at the White House,
has ultimate say, with veto power
at the stroke of a pen

Source: Associated Press
Picture: Getty Images
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