The Problem Solvers Caucus believes in two-party solutions. We believe that no one party has a monopoly on good ideas or on good people. We believe that it is the responsibility of every Member of Congress to build bridges, put country first, and be part of the governing solution, not to drive wedges or further partisan bickering. We believe in respectful, civil policy debates. This commitment is demonstrated through our words, our actions, and our votes. The Problem Solvers Caucus is committed to preserving American democracy through bipartisan collaboration, mutual respect, and diversity of thought in all of our words and our actions.
Accomplishments
As our country continues to face high levels of political polarization, the Problem Solvers Caucus is proud to bring together Members of Congress through a shared commitment to bipartisanship. The Problem Solvers Caucus looks forward to continuing to deliver results for the American people in the 119th Congress and beyond.
118th Congress
The Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed a record 30 bills during the 118th Congress. These bills address issues ranging from immigration and border security to public safety to child care access, reflecting Caucus commitment to finding bipartisan solutions on issues that matter to the American people. Each endorsement requires support from 75 percent of the Caucus membership, including at least 50 percent of both Democrats and Republicans.
Five PSC-endorsed bills were signed into law, eight passed the House, and an additional three received consideration in committee. View the full list of endorsed legislation here.
In 2023, the Problem Solvers Caucus helped prevent a government shutdown. The Caucus endorsed a bipartisan appropriations framework to keep the government open and address our nation’s longer-term fiscal health. Additionally, the PSC Executive Council endorsed the Bipartisan Keep America Open Act and sent a letter to congressional leadership urging them to put their differences aside amid discussions to fund the government.
The Problem Solvers Caucus also played a key role in crafting the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement. Building on the principles outlined in the bipartisan Debt Ceiling Framework, the PSC-endorsed Fiscal Responsibility Act raised the debt ceiling, preventing an economic disaster and putting our nation on a path to fiscal sustainability.
117th Congress
The Problem Solvers Caucus was a driving force in the development, negotiation, and final passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This landmark legislation provides a once-in-a-generation investment to:
- Modernize America’s roads, bridges, tunnels, and railways.
- Establish greater access to clean drinking water.
- Expand high-speed internet infrastructure nationwide.
The Caucus was instrumental in passing the CHIPS and Science Act, which was signed into law in August 2022. This bipartisan legislation ensures that the United States is a world leader in semiconductor manufacturing by working to reduce the nation’s reliance on Chinese semiconductor products and creating tens of thousands of jobs for American workers.
116th Congress
At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Problem Solvers Caucus partnered with a bipartisan group of Senators to develop a framework and legislation to provide emergency relief for students, families, small businesses, and healthcare providers across the country.
In June 2019, the Caucus voted to deliver aid to children and families at the U.S.-Mexico border that may have otherwise been delayed due to partisan divides in the House and Senate. Members of the Caucus traveled to the border to ascertain the situation firsthand and determine solutions with law enforcement and immigration officers.
On January 3, 2019, the House passed changes to House rules for the 116th Congress as the result of an unprecedented agreement between Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Speaker Pelosi, and Rules Committee Chairman McGovern called “Break the Gridlock.” “Break the Gridlock” was the first rules package to receive support from both Democrats and Republicans in two decades. These commonsense congressional rule changes encourage bipartisanship and transparency by:
- Instituting a new “Consensus Calendar” for any bill with more than 290 cosponsors.
- Requiring three days’ notice for Committee mark-ups.
- Establishing preferential treatment for popular bipartisan amendments.
View a one-pager with the Problem Solvers Caucus’ accomplishments during the 118th Congress.
View a one-pager with the Problem Solvers Caucus’ accomplishments during the 117th Congress.
View a one-pager with the Problem Solvers Caucus’ accomplishments during the 116th Congress.
