WASHINGTON, D.C. – Last week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Deliver for Veterans Act (H.R.522), legislation to eliminate barriers for service-disabled veterans to access adaptive vehicles. 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 Modern Authentication of Pharmaceuticals (MAP) Act of 2023, legislation that will address our nation’s fentanyl epidemic and reduce the flow of counterfeit drugs into pharmaceutical supply chains by requiring on-dose identifiers on controlled substances. Our nation is facing a devastating opioid epidemic, driven in part by dangerous counterfeit products that infiltrate consumer markets. In 2023 alone, the Drug Enforcement Administration seized more than 80 million fake pills laced with fentanyl. In the same year, more than 107,000 Americans died from drug overdoses. Read more »
Yesterday, President Joe Biden signed the Billie Jean King Congressional Gold Medal Act into law. The bipartisan measure grants the highest civilian award given by the U.S. Congress to Billie Jean King, honoring her remarkable career and tireless devotion to championing equal rights in sports and in society.
The legislation was introduced by Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and… Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Safeguarding the Homeland from the Threats Posed by Unmanned Aircraft Systems Act, legislation that will strengthen the ability of federal, state and local law enforcement to counter the security threats posed by drones. Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Guard VA Benefits Act, legislation that will reinstate criminal penalties for unaccredited entities who charge unauthorized fees for helping a veteran file a disability claim. Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – This week, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Pacific Partnership Act, legislation to strengthen the United States’ strategic presence in the Indo-Pacific. The bipartisan, bicameral legislation was introduced by Representatives Ed Case (HI-01) and Andy Barr (KY-06) and has 21 additional cosponsors, seven of whom are Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus. Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Providing Reliable, Objective, Verifiable Emissions Intensity and Transparency (PROVE IT) Act, legislation that would commission an in-depth report to showcase America’s leadership in responsible energy production and manufacturing on the global stage. Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Metastatic Breast Cancer Access to Care Act, legislation that will eliminate waiting periods for federal disability insurance benefits and Medicare coverage for individuals undergoing treatment for metastatic breast cancer. Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the bipartisan Accelerating Appraisals and Conservation Efforts (AACE) Act (H.R.5443), legislation to streamline Department of the Interior (DOI) public land transactions by expanding access to qualified, cost-competitive appraisers. The bill received overwhelming support from both parties. Read more »
WASHINGTON, D.C. – Members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus continue to dominate the top spots on the Lugar Center’s Bipartisan Index, accounting for 16 out of the 17 highest bipartisanship scores in the House of Representatives last year. Read more »
