Press Releases

U.S. Representative [evo:firstname] [evo:lastname] was sworn in as a Member of the United States House of Representatives by the House Speaker on January 3rd, 2021. Read more »

The First Session of the 117th U.S. Congress will commence on January 3rd, 2021 in Washington, DC. Read more »

The freshman class will be sworn in on January 3rd, 2021 when the First Session of the 117th United States Congress convenes. Read more »

"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." Read more »

“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. Read more »

Today, Monday, December 21, 2020, the U.S. House of Representatives passed a COVID-19 emergency relief package shaped by bipartisan, bicameral legislation originally developed and agreed upon by the Problem Solvers and a group of Senators from both sides of the aisle. Last week, the Problem Solvers Caucus and the Senators shared two bills, including the bipartisan COVID-19 Emergency… Read more »

“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.” Read more »

“Today we find ourselves in the middle of a global pandemic that has taken the lives of more than 310,000 Americans, and hours away from a government shutdown that threatens to delay urgent aid to people in need throughout the nation. We must set our differences aside. Read more »

Today, U.S. Senators Joe Manchin (D-WV), Susan Collins (R-ME), Mark Warner (D-VA), Bill Cassidy (R-LA), Jeanne Shaheen (D-NH), Lisa Murkowski (R-AK), Angus King (I-ME), Mitt Romney (R-UT), Maggie Hassan (D-NH), Rob Portman (R-OH), and Dick Durbin (D-IL) and Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ-5) and Tom Reed (R-NY-23) urged Senate and House Leadership to… Read more »

Today, Wednesday, December 16, 2020, Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and Tom Reed (NY-23) released the following statement: "Both parties in both chambers are close to reaching a final deal. When it's inked, this will be a huge victory for the American people and for the way Congress should work — Democrats and Republicans sitting at the table, putting… Read more »