ICYMI: Problem Solvers Caucus Members Dominate Bipartisanship Rankings

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus continue to dominate the top spots on the Lugar Center’s Bipartisan Index, accounting for 16 out of the 17 highest bipartisanship scores in the House of Representatives last year. 

The Bipartisan Index, a joint project of the Lugar Center and the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University, measures how often each member of Congress works across party lines based on bill sponsorship and co-sponsorship data. It is widely considered the gold standard for objectively measuring bipartisanship in Congress.

 In 2023, the Problem Solvers Caucus had a median Lugar Score of 0.50, greater than one standard deviation away from the House’s median score of -0.46. A remarkable 90% of PSC Members ranked above the 50th percentile for bipartisanship, with more than three-quarters in the top quartile.

Consistently ranking among the most bipartisan members of Congress, Problem Solvers have developed a reputation for being results-driven, effective legislators who remain committed to working together to address key issues facing the American people. 

“I am honored to once again be recognized by the Lugar Center as the most independent and bipartisan Member of Congress in the nation. Hyper-partisanship is the single biggest threat we face, and bipartisanship is the only remedy that will save and heal our nation,” said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). “Which of these paths one chooses determines whether they desire to be part of the problem or part of the solution. If one chooses partisanship and condemns those who think differently, they are part of the problem. If one chooses bipartisanship and seeks to build bridges with those who think differently, they are part of the solution. I have chosen and will continue to choose the path of bipartisanship and problem-solving and, along with my Problem Solver colleagues, continue to build bridges in our mission to deliver common-sense solutions and real results.”

“I’m so proud to see the Problem Solvers Caucus continue to lead Congress and the country in modeling bipartisanship. Our Caucus is committed to the fundamental principle that country should always come before party — and that we are far better off when we work together and find bipartisan solutions,” said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05). “Along the way, we have built rock-solid relationships across the aisle and delivered real results for the American people: averting a government shutdown, providing relief to Americans during the pandemic, and standing with our key democratic allies around the world. We will continue to work together to find pragmatic, consensus solutions to our nation’s challenges.”

For more information on the Problem Solvers Caucus, visit our website.

The Problem Solvers Caucus, which is Co-Chaired by Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), has sixty-two Members evenly split between Republicans and Democrats. 

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