Problem Solvers Caucus Urges Bipartisanship and Commits to Being Involved in US-China Competitiveness Conference Committee Negotiations

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The Problem Solvers Caucus sent a letter to Speaker Pelosi and Leaders McCarthy, Schumer, and McConnell urging leadership to promote a bipartisan path forward as Congress moves ahead with conferencing the House and Senate US-China competitiveness bills. The Caucus expressed a commitment to being involved in conferencing committee negotiations and outlined general principles that have bipartisan support within the group.

Problem Solvers Caucus Backs Legislation to Ban Russian Energy Imports

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 Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the bipartisan Ban Russian Energy Imports Act to prohibit the importation of Russian crude oil, petroleum, petroleum products, liquified natural gas, and coal. Co-Chairs Representatives Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05) and Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) were joined by Problem Solvers Members Representatives Ed Case (HI-01), Peter…

Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bipartisan Legislation to Secure Federal Firefighters Benefits for Diseases Contracted in the Line of Duty

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The Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the Federal Firefighter Fairness Act of 2021, bipartisan legislation that would ensure federal firefighters receive the same access to job-related disability and retirement benefits as state, county, and municipal firefighters. Federal firefighters are regularly exposed to injury and disease while protecting national interests, such…

Problem Solvers Caucus Backs Bipartisan Bill to Support Uyghurs Against Peoples Republic of Chinas Abuse

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As the 2022 Winter Olympics begin in Beijing, the Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed bipartisan legislation to support the human rights of Uyghurs and other ethnic groups in the Xinjiang Uyghur Autonomous Region (XUAR). The Uyghur Policy Act of 2021 creates a comprehensive strategy to raise international awareness of the persecution of Uyghurs, empower the State Department to…

Problem Solvers Caucus Supports Bipartisan MOBILE Health Care Act to Expand Access to Primary Health Care Services in Rural and Underserved Communities

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The Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the Maximizing Outcomes through Better Investments in Lifesaving Equipment for (MOBILE) Health Care Act. This bipartisan legislation would allow for greater flexibility for grants awarded to community health centers, so they are able to use funds to meet their own needs and improve care delivery for those in the community.

Problem Solvers Caucus and Senate Partners Come Together to Discuss Bringing Chip Manufacturing Back to the U.S.

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The Problem Solvers Caucus held a press conference last week with Senator Mark Warner (VA-D) and Senator John Cornyn (TX-R) to discuss fully funding initiatives to increase domestic semiconductor production. Members from both parties and both chambers highlighted the strategic importance of bringing chip manufacturing back to…

Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Legislation to Sanction Hamas' Financers After Uptick in Crypto Donations

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The Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the Hamas International Financing Prevention Act, bipartisan legislation that would establish financial sanctions on foreign persons, agencies, and governments that assist Hamas, the Palestinian Islamic Jihad (PIJ), or their affiliates. Earlier this year, reporting revealed a surge in cryptocurrency donations to Hamas, circumventing…