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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.
WASHINGTON - Today, February 11, 2020, the Problem Solvers Caucus praised the House passage H.R. 1980, the Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act.
WASHINGTON - Today, February 5, 2020, the Problem Solvers Caucus praised its colleagues and fellow Caucus Members Rep. Xochitl Torres-Small (D-NM), Rep. Tom Reed (R-NY) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), on the Consensus Calendar win with passage of their bill, H.R. 2382, the USPS Fairness Act. The bill was also introduced by Rep. Peter DeFazio (D-OR). The bill received priority consideration on the House floor by having more than 290 bipartisan cosponsors, an instrumental new House rule the Problem Solvers Caucus led the fight for earlier this Congress.
WASHINGTON -Tonight, Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Congressman Tom Reed (NY-23) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5), issued the following statement ahead of the President's State of the Union address:
"For decades, partisan political divides have prevented us from taking the necessary steps to address many of the challenges facing our nation. Now is the time for bipartisan cooperation.
WASHINGTON - Tomorrow, Tuesday, February 4, 2020,members ofthe Problem Solvers Caucus, a group of 48 members evenly divided between the parties, will highlight its focus on solving our country's toughest challenges in a bipartisan, unifying way by wearing purple and sitting together in a bipartisan group during the annual State of the Union address.
WASHINGTON - Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus formally endorsed the bipartisan Puppies Assisting Wounded Servicemembers (PAWS) for Veterans Therapy Act, to help connect veterans with service dogs in their communities.
With 314 cosponsors, the legislation will receive priority consideration on the House floor thanks to a key new house rule the Problem Solvers Caucus fought for early this Congress.
WASHINGTON, DC - Today, Congressmen Tom Reed (NY-23) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, released the following statement announcing a new bipartisan working group tasked with developing legislative recommendations aimed at clarifying Congress's war power Constitutional responsibilities.
"Congress must fulfill its obligations under the Constitution regarding war, including authorizations for use of military force (AUMF).
WASHINGTON – Today, December 20, 2019, the Problem Solvers Caucus announced the endorsement of H.R. 2382, the USPS Fairness Act; H.R. 1869, the Restoring Investment in Improvements Act; H.R. 1175, the Craft Beverage Modernization and Tax Reform Act; and H.R. 943, the Never Again Education Act.
Today, December 19, 2019, Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus applaud the efforts of the White House and Congressional Leadership on the House passage of the United States-Mexico-Canada Agreement (USMCA). This important international trade deal would modernize the 24-year-old NAFTA and promote mutually beneficial trade leading to freer markets, fairer trade, and robust economic growth in North America.
WASHINGTON - Today, December 17, 2019, the Problem Solvers Caucus praised the House repeal of the excessive health care "Cadillac Tax" in the House-passed appropriations package. Without this repeal, health care costs would have increased for one in five Americans beginning next year.