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Problem Solvers Caucus Back Bill to Crackdown on Package Theft
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Porch Pirates Act of 2022, a bipartisan bill to protect American consumers by closing loopholes to combat the rise in occurrences of porch package theft.
Statement: Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus Calls on Leadership to Bring USICA or CHIPS Plus to the House Floor

WASHINGTON, D.C. —  Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers issued the following Caucus-endorsed statement calling on the House Speaker to bring the bipartisan United States Innovation and Competition Act (USICA) or CHIPS Plus approach to the House Floor before the end of July:  

 

Problem Solvers Caucus’ Endorsed ‘America’s Wildlife Act’ Passes House

WASHINGTON, DC – The Problem Solvers Caucus’ endorsed bill, the Recovering America’s Wildlife Act, a bill to promote and enhance our nation’s conservation efforts and ensure the long-term health of fish and wildlife throughout the country, has passed the House. 

Rep. Dingell and Co-Chair Rep. Fitzpatrick brought the bipartisan, bicameral bill to the Caucus for endorsement, which garnered the support of more than 75 percent of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus.

Problem Solvers Caucus Members Send Letter Urging Administration to Postpone Ending Title 42
WASHINGTON, D.C.– Today, ahead of Title 42 immigration restrictions set to expire on Monday, 22 Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus sent a letter to President Biden and Administration officials urging them to postpone the recission of the public health order until a comprehensive plan is in place to manage the transition
Problem Solvers Caucus Backs Bipartisan Bills to Bolster Investments in Police Departments Across the Country
WASHINGTON, DC– As the nation kicks off National Police Week today, the Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of two bipartisan bills aimed at bolstering resources and investments in law enforcement
Problem Solvers Caucus Backs Legislation to Delay End of Title 42 and Ensure Comprehensive Plan in Place to Secure Border

WASHINGTON, DC– Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the bipartisan Public Health and Border Security Act of 2022 to prevent the President from rescinding Title 42 immigration restrictions until all COVID-19 related national states of emergency are officially terminated.

Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Fitzpatrick and Gottheimer Statement on Retirement of Vice-Chair Fred Upton
“For 36 years, Fred Upton has been a champion of bipartisanship, dedicated public servant, and a role model for working with both sides of the aisle to get things done to improve the lives of Americans. As the Vice-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Fred is a trusted confidant to so many members, a constant voice of reason, and has been instrumental to the Caucus’s work taking on complex issues and advancing practical solutions. His commitment to putting country first and principles over politics to ensure our country remains a robust democracy will leave a lasting impact on our nation and Congress. With his departure at the end of this term, the country will lose a smart, kind, bipartisan leader who has an impressive track record of delivering results for America through civility, discourse and working to find common ground on tough issues. He will be missed. We thank Fred for his leadership, wish him and his family well, and applaud the work that he has accomplished for Michigan and our nation.”  
Problem Solvers Caucus Urges Bipartisanship and Commits to Being Involved in US-China Competitiveness Conference Committee Negotiations
The Problem Solvers Caucus sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi and Leaders McCarthy, Schumer, and McConnell urging leadership to promote a bipartisan path forward as Congress moves ahead with conferencing the House and Senate US-China competitiveness bills. The Caucus expressed a commitment to being involved in conferencing committee negotiations and outlined general principles that have bipartisan support within the group.
Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus Statement Urging Additional Action to Provide Ukraine Defense Aid to Counter Russian Aggression
Bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed a statement urging additional action to provide Ukraine defense aid to counter Russian aggression.
Problem Solvers Caucus Backs Legislation to Ban Russian Energy Imports

WASHINGTON, DC– Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the bipartisan Ban Russian Energy Imports Act to prohibit the importation of Russian crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquified natural gas, and coal.

Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bipartisan Legislation to Secure Federal Firefighters Benefits for Diseases Contracted in the Line of Duty

WASHINGTON, DC– The Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the Federal Firefighter Fairness Act of 2021, bipartisan legislation that would ensure federal firefighters receive the same access to job-related disability and retirement benefits as state, county, and municipal firefighters. Federal firefighters are regularly exposed to injury and disease while protecting national interests, such as military i

Problem Solvers Caucus Launches Working Group to Continue Bipartisan Efforts to Counter the Threat Posed by China
WASHINGTON, D.C.— Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) released the following statement regarding the launch of the bipartisan China and Foreign Affairs Working Group: 
Problem Solvers Caucus Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Strengthen U.S. Ties in the Pacific Islands Region
WASHINGTON, D.C.– With China’s growing footprint in the Pacific Islands, the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the Boosting Long-term U.S. Engagement in the Pacific Act (BLUE Pacific Act). 
Problem Solvers Caucus Backs Bipartisan Bill to Support Uyghurs Against People’s Republic of China’s Abuse

WASHINGTON, DC– As the 2022 Winter Olympics begin in Beijing, the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed bipartisan legislation to support the human rights of Uyghurs and other ethnic groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR).

Problem Solvers Caucus Supports Bipartisan MOBILE Health Care Act to Expand Access to Primary Health Care Services in Rural and Underserved Communities
The Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for (MOBILE) Health Care Act. This bipartisan legislation would allow for greater flexibility for grants awarded to community health centers, so they are able to use funds to meet their own needs and improve care delivery for those in the community.
Problem Solvers Caucus and Senate Partners Come Together to Discuss Bringing Chip Manufacturing Back to the U.S.

WASHINGTON, D.C.— The Problem Solvers Caucus held a press conference last week with Senator Mark Warner (VA-D) and Senator John

Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Legislation to Sanction Hamas' Financers After Uptick in Crypto Donations

WASHINGTON, D.C.—The Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the Hamas International Financing Prevention Act, bipartisan legislation that would establish financial sanctions on foreign persons, agencies, and governments that assist Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), or their affiliates.

Problem Solvers Caucus Backs Bipartisan Legislation to Address Global Shipping Crisis
The Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, bipartisan legislation that supports American exports by establishing reciprocal trade opportunities to help reduce the United States’ longstanding trade imbalance with China.
Problem Solvers Caucus Calls to Fully Fund Initiatives to Increase U.S. Semiconductor Production
The Problem Solvers Caucus formally endorsed the following position.
Problem Solvers Caucus Calls to Reconsider August 31st Deadline to Complete Evacuation from Afghanistan
The Problem Solvers Caucus formally endorsed the following position: