Press Releases

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Combat Veterans Pre-Enrollment Act, legislation that would allow combat veterans to enroll in their VA health care benefits program before officially transitioning out of active duty to ensure they do not experience a gap in coverage. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Yesterday, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Think DIFFERENTLY Database Act (H.R.670), legislation that would require the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to establish an online database of resources for individuals with intellectual disabilities. The bill received broad bipartisan support, passing under suspension of the rules. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act, legislation that will make it easier for rural veterans to get transportation to Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) health facilities. The Rural Veterans Transportation to Care Act would expand eligibility for the HRTG Program to include veterans living in any county designated as "rural" or "highly rural" by the VA, ensuring more veterans can access the transportation services they need. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Conrad State 30 and Physician Access Reauthorization Act, legislation to expand the healthcare workforce in medically underserved areas. The bill would extend the Conrad 30 Waiver program, which allows foreign doctors studying in the United States to obtain a visa following medical residency if they practice in a medically underserved area for at least three years. Under current law, foreign doctors must return to their home country upon completing medical residency and wait two years before they can apply for a new visa or green card. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Health Out-of-Pocket Expenses (HOPE) Act, legislation that will establish a tax-advantaged account to allow millions of Americans to save for health care costs through individual and employer contributions. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Grants for Resources in Occupational and Workforce Training for Healthcare (GROWTH) Act, legislation to increase grant funding opportunities for nursing programs at community colleges. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Social Security Fairness Act, legislation to ensure that American public servants and their families receive full Social Security benefits. The Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed the legislation earlier this year. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Enhancing COPS Hiring Program Grants for Local Law Enforcement Act, legislation that will expand the impact of the Community Oriented Policing Services (COPS) grant program by allowing recruitment and retention bonuses. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Think DIFFERENTLY Database Act, legislation that will task the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) with establishing an online database of resources for individuals with disabilities. Read more »

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the DIGNIDAD (Dignity) Act of 2023. This immigration reform package will halt the flow of illegal immigration, develop a more efficient asylum system, provide legal status for qualified undocumented individuals, and bolster the American economy.  Read more »