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

House Democrats are formulating a comprehensive 100-day plan aimed at fulfilling their campaign pledges, including enhancing affordability and conducting extensive oversight of the Trump administration, should they secure a majority in the upcoming midterm elections.

Democratic leader Hakeem Jeffries, likely to become House Speaker if the party gains control, assured that Democrats will be in agreement from the outset on reinstating Affordable Care Act tax breaks, reversing Medicaid reductions, voting against the Iran war, and undoing President Donald Trump's tariff regime. They anticipate launching this agenda within the first 100 hours of Congress' reconvening in January.

Jeffries emphasized that the primary objective is to secure an affordable America, expressing concern over the high cost of living and the struggles of hardworking Americans who are unable to thrive or merely survive under the Trump economy.

This focused agenda aligns with the voter sentiment driving the midterm elections, as Americans grapple with affordability concerns and inflationary costs stemming from the Iran war and other policies. Democrats face the challenge of uniting and avoiding the divisions and disruptions that have plagued Republicans under Speaker Mike Johnson's leadership.

With Democrats out of power in the House since 2023, Jeffries would be the first Democratic speaker since Nancy Pelosi. The party includes a mix of progressive candidates aligned with the Democratic Socialists of America and centrist Democrats.

Democrats are collaborating on tackling affordability issues through five working groups, each led by a progressive and a centrist Democrat, aiming to strike common ground on draft policies for all House Democrats to support. Meanwhile, Democrats are also preparing investigations into Trump, his family, and his administration, part of a broader anti-corruption agenda.