House Democrats map a 100-days agenda if they win the midterm majority

House Democrats are drafting a fast opening package they say they would push in the first 100 hours if they win the chamber next month. Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries told colleagues the party would move quickly on health care costs Medicaid cuts the Iran war and tariffs if voters hand Democrats the gavel in January.

Affordability first

Jeffries said the shared theme is making daily life cheaper. He framed the early agenda around permanently restoring Affordable Care Act premium tax credits that expired in 2025 and rolling back Medicaid cuts and coverage limits enacted in the last Congress including new work rules for recipients.

Months ago he stood up five working groups on health care housing groceries and goods gas and utilities and caregiving. Each group pairs a progressive with a centrist. The health care group is led by Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez of New York and Rep. Terri Sewell of Alabama.

Oversight and war powers

Ranking Democrats on the Oversight and Judiciary panels are also preparing investigations focused on corruption and White House conduct. Jeffries has said impeachment is neither on nor off the table. Democrats who have already forced votes on ending the Iran conflict plan more war-powers resolutions if they control the floor.

They also want votes aimed at undoing tariff policy and clawing back trade authority for Congress. How much of that package can pass would depend on the size of any House majority and on whether Democrats also take the Senate.

Party unity test

Democrats have been out of the House majority since 2023. If Jeffries becomes speaker he would lead a caucus that includes newer far-left members backed by outside progressive groups. Illinois Rep. Nikki Budzinski who is poised to chair the New Democrat Coalition said the goal is to prove Democrats know how to govern.

Texas Rep. Greg Casar chair of the Congressional Progressive Caucus said progressives want to pass bills not grind the chamber to a halt. Louisiana Rep. Troy Carter who hopes to lead the Congressional Black Caucus said talk of an early Democratic split is overblown and that the caucus will stay busy from day one.