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WASHINGTON— Yesterday, the United States Senate unanimously passed the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, authored by Problem Solvers Caucus Member, Rep. Dean Phillips (D-MN). The bill is now on its way to President Trump's desk, and if signed, will provide urgent reforms to the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP), a critical source of aid for small businesses during the Coronavirus epidemic. The bill, also led in the House by Problem Solver, Rep.

WASHINGTON – Today, the House of Representatives passed the Problem Solvers Caucus-endorsed H.R. 7010,the Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Actof 2020, a bill designed to help small businesses weather today's economic storm.

The bipartisan bill was led by Caucus Members Reps. Dean Phillips (D-MN) and Fred Upton (R-MI).

WASHINGTON - Today, May 26, 2020, the Problem Solvers Caucus formally endorsed the bipartisan Paycheck Protection Program Flexibility Act, legislation that will revamp some of the rules within the current Paycheck Protection Program, making it more accessible and equitable for small businesses looking to weather the current economic storm.

WASHINGTON - This week, the McCourt School of Public Policy at Georgetown University and the Lugar Center released their 2019 Bipartisan Index rankings of members of Congress (the first year of the 116th Congress). Members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus – 25 Republicans and 25 Democrats – earned high marks, with 18 Caucus members ranking in the top 10% for their bipartisan work in the House.

WASHINGTON– This week, the Problem Solvers Caucus returned to Congress "virtually" – holding the first "virtual" Floor debate in the history of the U.S. House of Representatives, to demonstrate ways for the House to function during the current COVID-19 emergency.

WASHINGTON – As the United States continues to fight the COVID-19 pandemic, today the Problem Solvers Caucus formally endorsed the bipartisan Made in America Emergency Preparedness Act, legislation focused on ensuring our nation is looking ahead, taking the necessary steps to mitigate the impacts of future national emergencies, improve responsiveness, and save lives.

WASHINGTON - Today, Monday, April 20, 2020, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus – 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans strong -- released its [], a multi-prong, data driven proposal focused on reopening America safely and reigniting the economy.

WASHINGTON - Today, April 7, 2020, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus sent a letter calling on Congress to begin planning and approving ways for the U.S. House of Representatives to function during the present COVID-19 emergency.

WASHINGTON - Today, the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, Reps. Tom Reed (R-NY) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) released the following statement:

WASHINGTON – "The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus recognizes that all members of Congress have a Constitutional obligation to represent his or her constituents by debating and voting in the United States Congress, particularly during the COVID-19 health and economic crisis. We are grateful for the provisional work done on this issue. We now encourage House leadership to develop immediate options for Members to fulfill our fundamental responsibility to debate and vote for use in emergency situations.

WASHINGTON - Today the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus released the following statement:

"During this historic health and economic crisis, we encourage all members of the House and Senate to put America ahead of ideological purity and deliver immediate solutions for our country. Time is of the essence. Lives are on the line. Jobs and the economy are in peril. We urge leadership to act without delay, and we strongly discourage divisive rhetoric and actions that threaten our success. If we stand together, we will not fail. We will revive America."

WASHINGTON - Today, Thursday, March 19, 2020, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus – 24 Democrats and 24 Republicans -- released a package of policy recommendations to help address the global Coronavirus (COVID-19) crisis. The Problem Solvers Caucus believes we must set aside partisanship and work together to help solve this national emergency.

WASHINGTON - Today, March 5, 2020, the Problem Solvers Caucus formally endorsed the bipartisan Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act, which will close an insurance loophole so that children born with congenital anomalies such as ectodermal dysplasias can get the medically-necessary treatments that they need.

WASHINGTON – Today, seven Republicans and seven Democrats of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus met with Vice President Pence. After their meeting they released this statement:

WASHINGTON - Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus released the following statement on the coronavirus:

WASHINGTON - Today, February 25, 2020, the Problem Solvers Caucus formally endorsed the bipartisan Seeding Rural Resilience Act, which will improve mental health care and stress management in rural communities.

Problem Solvers, Rep. Anthony Brindisi (D-NY-22) and Rep. John Katko (R-NY-24) are leading the effort in the House of Representatives and brought the bill to the caucus for endorsement. The legislation received the caucus' endorsement when at least 75 percent of the 48-member caucus agreed to support the bill.