House Democrats plan a first 100-days agenda if they sweep to power in midterm elections

House Democrats are preparing an ambitious 100-days agenda focused on delivering their campaign promises, including reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Republican Medicaid cuts, and undoing President Donald Trump's tariff regime. The party is poised to regain control of the House in the midterm elections, with Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries set to become House speaker. If Democrats win power, they plan to launch the agenda in the first 100 hours, once the new Congress is seated in January.

The undertaking will test the ability of the sprawling House Democrats to work together and avoid the chaotic divisions that have hobbled Republicans under Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership. Democrats have been out of power in the House since 2023 and are determined to show the American people that 'Democrats know how to govern,' according to Illinois Rep. Nikki Budzinski.

The party is also focused on shared priorities with progressive candidates, many of whom are backed by the Democratic Socialists of America. Republicans, on the other hand, are portraying Democrats as beholden to a far-left socialist agenda. If Republicans retain power, they plan to press on with their existing agenda, which has been focused on cutting taxes and federal spending. Democrats have launched five working groups to tackle the affordability agenda, with the goal of striking common ground on draft policies that all House Democrats can support.

The party is also preparing investigations into Trump, his family, and his administration as part of a sweeping anti-corruption agenda. Impeachment is neither on nor off the table, according to Jeffries. Democrats plan to vote quickly to reinstate the health care tax credits for the Affordable Care Act, reverse the Medicaid cuts, and reverse Trump's tariffs.

They also plan to pressure the Trump administration to end the military action in Iran. The outcome of the midterm elections will depend on the size of the Democratic majority and the Senate, which will also play a crucial role in determining the party's agenda. Ultimately, Trump has the final say, with veto power at the stroke of a pen.

Democrats are aware that they cannot simply go back to the status quo and are determined to make significant changes. They will not be able to fix everything overnight, according to Louisiana Rep. Troy Carter. The party is ready to work tirelessly to achieve their goals and make life more affordable for the American people.