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WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Think DIFFERENTLY Database Act, legislation that will task the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with establishing an online database of resources for individuals with disabilities.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023. This immigration reform package will halt the flow of illegal immigration, develop a more efficient asylum system, provide legal status for qualified undocumented individuals, and bolster the American economy.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Deliver for Veterans Act (H.R.522), legislation to eliminate barriers for service-disabled veterans to access adaptive vehicles. The bill received broad bipartisan support, passing under suspension of the rules.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Modern Authentication of Pharmaceuticals (MAP) Act of 2023, legislation that will address our nation’s fentanyl epidemic and reduce the flow of counterfeit drugs into pharmaceutical supply chains by requiring on-dose identifiers on controlled substances. Our nation is facing a devastating opioid epidemic, driven in part by dangerous counterfeit products that infiltrate consumer markets. In 2023 alone, the Drug Enforcement Administration seized more than 80 million fake pills laced with fentanyl. In the same year, more than 107,000 Americans died from drug overdoses.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, President Joe Biden signed the Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act into law. The bipartisan measure grants the highest civilian award given by the U.S.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, legislation that will strengthen the ability of federal, state and local law enforcement to counter the security threats posed by drones.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Guard VA Benefits Act, legislation that will reinstate criminal penalties for unaccredited entities who charge unauthorized fees for helping a veteran file a disability claim.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Pacific Partnership Act, legislation to strengthen the United States’ strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation was introduced by Representatives Ed Case (HI-01) and Andy Barr (KY-06) and has 21 additional cosponsors, seven of whom are Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency (PROVE IT) Act, legislation that would commission an in-depth report to showcase America’s leadership in responsible energy production and manufacturing on the global stage.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act, legislation that will eliminate waiting periods for federal disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals undergoing treatment for metastatic breast cancer.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Accelerating Appraisals and Conservation Efforts (AACE) Act (H.R.5443), legislation to streamline Department of the Interior (DOI) public land transactions by expanding access to qualified, cost-competitive appraisers. The bill received overwhelming support from both parties.
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.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act, legislation to combat drug trafficking from the Caribbean region into the United States. The Caribbean Border Counternarcotics Strategy Act would require the Office of National Drug Control Policy (ONDCP) to issue a strategy to stem the flow of illegal drugs from the Caribbean to the United States, with a particular focus on Puerto Rico and the U.S. Virgin Islands.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Social Security Fairness Act, legislation to ensure that American public servants and their families receive full Social Security benefits. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation was introduced by Representatives Garret Graves (LA-06) and Abigail Spanberger (VA-07) and has 319 additional cosponsors, 53 of whom are Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Interdiction of Fentanyl in Postal Mail at Federal Prisons Act, legislation that will address the high rates of transmission of fentanyl and other contraband into federal prisons through the mail service.
In honor of National Police Week, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus highlighted their endorsement of H.R. 3184, the Invest to Protect Act of 2023, legislation that seeks to strengthen police departments nationwide through targeted investments in officer safety, recruitment, and mental health.
The Invest to Protect Act would establish targeted investments in small and midsize police departments to conduct critical training activities, provide mental health resources, obtain necessary equipment, and bolster officer recruitment and retention efforts.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Affordable Connectivity Program Extension Act, legislation that will facilitate the continuation of the Affordable Connectivity Program through the end of 2024. The program is currently on track to shut down at the end of April, disrupting broadband access for tens of millions of Americans.
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Accelerating Appraisals and Conservation Efforts (AACE) Act, legislation to ensure that Department of the Interior (DOI) public land transactions are completed effectively and efficiently by increasing access to qualified and cost-competitive appraisers.
The legislation will expedite repayments to fire departments that respond to wildfires on federal lands and increase transparency in cost-share agreements between the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) and fire departments nationwide.
Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Child Care Investment Act of 2023, legislation that will strengthen our country’s current and future workforce by bolstering access to affordable, quality child care.