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The Problem Solvers Caucus urged Congressional leadership to return to regular order in the House, allowing for open debate on the House floor, committee hearings, and amendments. In a letter officially endorsed by the 58-Member bipartisan Caucus, including 29 Democrats and 29 Republicans, the group called for adhering to a deliberative and open process that will produce legislation through committee hearings, markups, and floor amendments. Given the narrowly divided U.S. House and Senate, a more open, deliberative process is key to getting more legislation from Congress to the President’s desk.

The Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Tom Reed (NY-23) sent a letter to President Joe Biden, delivering the Caucus's bipartisan priority agenda for the 117th Congress. They explained how Problem Solvers Caucus members welcome a constructive discussion with the President regarding key opportunities for bipartisan cooperation and solutions.

The 56 member House Problem Solvers Caucus called for an immediate vote on the $160 billion “Defeating COVID-19” vaccine distribution package, as the broader bipartisan talks and reconciliation process continues. The plan was formally endorsed by the Caucus.

The Problem Solvers Caucus unveiled its key priorities agenda for the 117th Congress. The eleven areas are issues in which the 56-member Caucus, evenly split between Democrats and Republicans, see a real opportunity for bipartisan lawmaking.

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.

"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.

“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.”