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Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Tom Reed (NY-23) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released a statement after a productive meeting and constructive conversation with White House National Economic Council Director Brian Deese about COVID-19 relief and bipartisanship moving forward.
The Problem Solvers Caucus announced its members for the 117th Congress, including sixteen new members, bringing the Caucus’ total membership to 28 Democrats and 28 Republicans.
Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Tom Reed (R-NY) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) released a statement highlighting bipartisan opportunities to work with President Biden to enact meaningful legislation and to address the many challenges facing our country.
A bipartisan, bicameral group led by the Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Tom Reed (R-NY-23) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5), along with three U.S. Senators, released a letter, signed by 38 members of the Senate and House, urging the President to address the nation and unequivocally denounce domestic terrorism and urge anyone considering mobilizing to threaten democratic institutions to stay home.
The behavior we witnessed in the U.S. Capitol is entirely un-American. This was not a peaceful protest – this was an insurrection.
The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus released four principles on election security and the electoral college. The statement illustrates that proud Republicans and proud Democrats share the same basic, commonsense values regarding our democratic system.
The Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Tom Reed (NY-23) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) released statements regarding the 117th Congress rules package, which builds on the reforms made by the Problem Solvers to the House rules last Congress.
U.S. Representative was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the House Speaker on January 3rd, 2021.
The First Session of the 117th U.S. Congress will commence on January 3rd, 2021 in Washington, DC.

The freshman class will be sworn in on January 3rd, 2021 when the First Session of the 117th United States Congress convenes.

"It’s an understatement to say that, after a long journey, we are relieved for the American people that the bipartisan emergency COVID-19 relief package has been signed into law. Help will finally get to millions of struggling American families, small businesses, and communities. We are proud of the critical role that the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus played, working alongside our Senate partners, to help make this possible."
“Mr. President, we are asking you to please sign the emergency relief bill. This act will show your support for the American people who are in need of emergency lifelines like food, shelter, unemployment benefits and small business relief during these challenging times.

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Monday, December 21, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a COVID-19 emergency relief package shaped by bipartisan, bicameral legislation originally developed and agreed upon by the Problem Solvers and a group of Senators from both sides of the aisle.

“What started months ago as bipartisan, bicameral negotiations led by the Problem Solvers Caucus and our Senate partners will now be heading to the House floor. For the American people, this deal means there’s now some hope on the horizon.”
“Today we find ourselves in the middle of a global pandemic that has taken the lives of more than 310,000 Americans, and hours away from a government shutdown that threatens to delay urgent aid to people in need throughout the nation. We must set our differences aside.

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mark Warner (D-VA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Angus King (I-ME), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) and Tom Reed (R-NY-23) urged Senate and House Leadership to continue moving forward to finalize a COVID-19 emergency relief package.

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Tom Reed (NY-23) released the following statement:

"Both parties in both chambers are close to reaching a final deal. When it's inked, this will be a huge victory for the American people and for the way Congress should work — Democrats and Republicans sitting at the table, putting country ahead of party.

We're proud of the critical role the Problem Solvers Caucus played, working alongside our Senate partners, to make this possible.

WASHINGTON, DC — The Problem Solvers Caucus has officially endorsed two proposed changes to the rules of the U.S. House spearheaded by Congressman Van Taylor (TX-03) to make the House of Representatives a more effective and Member-driven legislative body. In backing this House rules reform proposal, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, led by Co-Chairs Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Rep. Tom Reed (NY-23), have come together to again support commonsense changes that break the gridlock and help make Congress more effective in passing new legislation.

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Thursday, December 3, 2020, members of the Problem Solvers Caucus stood together to fight for their common-sense bipartisan, bicameral COVID-19 emergency relief package. It is being supported by a rapidly growing group of Senators on both sides of the aisle, the U.S. Chamber of Commerce, and others to help American families, small businesses, workers, and health care providers during this crisis.

WASHINGTON, DC — Today, Wednesday, December 2, 2020, Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Tom Reed (NY-23) released the following statement: