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.
The fifty Members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, led by Reps. Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Tom Reed (R-NY), believe it is essential that all Members of Congress… Read more »
Today, the Co-Chairs of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus, Reps. Tom Reed (R-NY) and Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) released the following statement:"The Coronavirus crisis isn't only a public health crisis. It will also leave a lasting impact on our country's economy. As outlined in the Problem Solvers Caucus' Health Crisis & Economic Revival Package, any additional emergency packages… Read more »
"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… Read more »
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… Read more »
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. The bipartisan Caucus, led by Co-Chairs Josh… Read more »
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.H.R. 1379, the Ensuring Lasting Smiles Act (ELSA) was introduced in the House of Representatives by Reps.… Read more »
Today, seven Republicans and seven Democrats of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus met with Vice President Pence. After their meeting they released this statement: "Earlier today, members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus met with the Vice President to get briefed on and discuss the global spread, and potential impact, of the novel Coronavirus here in the United States. The… Read more »
Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus released the following statement on the coronavirus:"On Friday, the World Health Organization raised its global spread and impact risk alert of the coronavirus to ‘very high.' It's time for the country, Congressional leadership, and the Administration, to rise above partisan political fights and come together to fight a potential outbreak… Read more »
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… Read more »
Today, February 11, 2020, the Problem Solvers Caucus praised the House passage H.R. 1980, the Smithsonian Women's History Museum Act.Rep. Carolyn Maloney (D-NY) introduced the bill on March 28, 2019 with Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Brenda Lawrence (D-MI), and Eleanor Holmes Norton (D-DC). The legislation was formally endorsed by the Problem Solvers Caucus on July 25, 2019 with the… Read more »
