Problem Solvers Caucus Announces Executive Council Leadership, Membership for the 119th Congress
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the Problem Solvers Caucus elected Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) to serve as Co-Chairs for the 119th Congress. Additionally, the Caucus welcomed four new Members.
"I thank my colleagues for once again placing their trust and confidence in me to continue to lead the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus,” said Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). “As we move forward, we will ensure that two-party solutions are advanced, that the bipartisan relationship is recalibrated to be an all-in, 50-50 two-way proposition, and that pragmatism and balance prevail over extremism and ideological purity. There is nothing more important to the preservation of democracy, and to the success of our nation, than genuine bipartisan leadership. We will embrace this challenge once again, and we will succeed, because I love the United States of America, the greatest country on earth."
“I am honored that my colleagues have elected me to now serve as the Co-Chair of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus,” said Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03). “My philosophy is simple: I’ll work with anyone who wants to genuinely solve problems and make life better for the American people, but I’ll never abandon my values. You can only solve complicated problems when you have people of goodwill who are willing to sit down with one another and work together to try and find common ground. We have that in this Caucus, and I look forward to getting to work to solve problems for the American people.”
The Executive Council will consist of the two Co-Chairs, four Vice Chairs, and two Whips, equally split between the two parties.
Problem Solvers Caucus Executive Council for the 119th Congress:
Co-Chairs:
- Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03)
- Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01)
Vice Chairs:
- Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05)
- Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11)
- Congressman Ed Case (HI-01)
- Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02)
Whips:
- Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01)
- Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02)
“It’s been an honor and highlight of my time in Congress to serve as Co-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, first working together with my colleagues — Co-Chairs Tom Reed and then Brian Fitzpatrick. Working closely with my colleagues in the House and Senate on both sides of the aisle since 2017, we’ve shown what it means to get even the toughest stuff done. We helped pass some of the most meaningful bipartisan legislation in history — from the Bipartisan Infrastructure Bill and the CHIPs Act to historic commonsense gun safety legislation and emergency COVID relief, to the PACT Act and changing the rules of the House to raising the debt ceiling and appropriations,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05). “Now, as Vice Chair, I am eager to continue my work of bringing people together to deliver real results for New Jersey and American families. This is how government should work. We need more of this bipartisan approach when it comes to getting things done for people — putting common sense over extremism and tackling the issues that matter most to everyday Americans. I know that Tom will do a phenomenal job — he is a get-it-done member who is willing to work constructively with others. That’s a recipe for success, and I’m here to help.”
“Bipartisan cooperation is the cornerstone of lasting, resilient policymaking,” said Congressman Andrew Garbarino (NY-02). “There are plenty of areas where we can build consensus and deliver real results for our constituents — if we work together. That’s why I first joined the Problem Solvers Caucus and why I am proud to enter my third term in Congress as Vice Chair.”
“All Americans want our leaders to solve our problems,” said Congressman Ed Case (HI-01), returning Caucus Vice Chair. “In a deeply divided and polarized country, that won’t just happen, but takes dedicated effort over time. And in a closely divided Congress, where the reality is that real problem solving must be bipartisan, that takes focused commitment. The Problem Solvers Caucus has a proven record of forging solutions to tough challenges, and offers a path to real achievement in the 119th Congress.”
“With record high inflation, skyrocketing energy costs, a mass illegal immigration crisis and tax cuts set to expire, it’s critically important for Congress to come together to protect Americans and get our debt under control. The Problem Solvers Caucus is acutely focused on passing bipartisan legislation that will provide our constituents with tangible relief for the many crises we’re experiencing today,” said Congresswoman Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), returning Caucus Vice Chair.
“We cannot lose sight of the fact that bipartisanship is often times the only way to solve problems and tackle some of the most complicated issues facing our country,” said Congressman Greg Landsman (OH-01). “I’m grateful to be leading on this as the new Democratic Whip of the Problem Solvers Caucus. One of the most important things we must tackle is fixing our economy and ensuring that hard work pays off for every single American.”
“James Madison designed our Federal Government to find consensus when governing, which is why our best ideas come from consensus building and listening to others. For years, partisanship has kept a chokehold on Congress, preventing it from working on the most crucial issues Americans face. I am eager to continue my work with the Problem Solvers Caucus for more effective representation in the 119th Congress,” said Congressman Don Bacon (NE-02), returning Caucus Whip.
Problem Solvers Caucus Membership for the 119th Congress:
Don Bacon (NE-02)
Rob Bresnahan (PA-08)
Salud Carbajal (CA-24)
Ed Case (HI-01)
Juan Ciscomani (AZ-06)
Ben Cline (VA-06)
Jim Costa (CA-21)
Angie Craig (MN-02)
Henry Cuellar (TX-28)
Don Davis (NC-01)
Debbie Dingell (MI-06)
Chuck Edwards (NC-11)
Gabe Evans (CO-08)
Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01)
Andrew Garbarino (NY-02)
Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-03)
Jared Golden (ME-02)
Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05)
Josh Harder (CA-09)
Steven Horsford (NV-04)
Chrissy Houlahan (PA-06)
Jeff Hurd (CO-03)
Dusty Johnson (SD-AL)
David Joyce (OH-14)
Thomas Kean (NJ-07)
Jen Kiggans (VA-02)
Young Kim (CA-40)
Nick LaLota (NY-01)
Greg Landsman (OH-01)
Mike Lawler (NY-17)
Susie Lee (NV-03)
Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11)
Dan Meuser (PA-09)
Blake Moore (UT-01)
James Moylan (GU-AL)
Donald Norcross (NJ-01)
Jimmy Panetta (CA-19)
Chris Pappas (NH-01)
Scott Peters (CA-50)
Brittany Pettersen (CO-07)
Maria Salazar (FL-27)
Brad Schneider (IL-10)
Hillary Scholten (MI-03)
Darren Soto (FL-09)
Bryan Steil (WI-01)
Haley Stevens (MI-11)
Tom Suozzi (NY-03)
Emilia Strong Sykes (OH-13)
David Valadao (CA-22)
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