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Members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus in the House on Tuesday released an open letter condemning political violence.
A key bipartisan group of House moderates is proposing a comprehensive overhaul of permitting rules to speed the construction of new energy infrastructure to head off electricity price hikes and meet the rising power demand from AI data centers.
A bipartisan House caucus released a sweeping permitting package Thursday, recycling some well-worn ideas to ease the federal process for massive infrastructure projects like pipelines and transmission lines.
Led by the caucus’ energy working group heads, Reps. Scott Peters (D-Calif.) and Gabe Evans (R-Colo.), the framework outlines a plan to set deadlines, reduce litigation and accelerate reviews for projects.
The Problem Solvers Caucus, a group of moderate Republicans and Democrats, is taking a swing at an energy deal that has eluded Congress in recent years.
The caucus on Thursday morning released a framework for a deal that’s meant to speed up energy projects. A spokesperson confirmed that so far, no actual legislation has been drafted.
The following is the transcript of an interview with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick, Republican of Pennsylvania, and Tom Suozzi, Democrat of New York, that aired on Fox News' "Special Report with Bret Baier" on July 17, 2025.
Last week, the House of Representatives passed what the President has called “the big, beautiful bill.” I have multiple problems with the bill itself, the process it went through, and we still do not know if it will pass through the Senate, which will take up debate next week.
This party-line vote, midnight maneuvering, and the uncertain passage through the Senate are emblematic of what’s wrong with Washington and why we must emphasize the need for bipartisan cooperation on budget bills like this and so much more.
I am concerned about three parts of the bill.
While much of Capitol Hill remains mired in a partisan reconciliation battle, Center Forward hosted a panel discussion with Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Representative Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Representative Tom Suozzi (D-NY) to highlight opportunities for bipartisan governance that delivers common-sense solutions for the American people.