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Problem Solvers Caucus Announces New Working Group on Artificial Intelligence and Evolving Technologies

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) announced the formation of a new bipartisan Working Group on Artificial Intelligence and Evolving Technologies. The group will be led by Reps. Mike Lawler (NY-17) and Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), with Reps. Hillary Scholten (MI-03) and Blake Moore (UT-01) serving as Vice Leads. Rep. David Joyce (R-OH), Susie Lee (D-NV), Rob Bresnahan (R-PA), Steven Horsford (D-NV), Tom Kean (R-NJ), Angie Craig (D-MN), Maria Salazar (R-FL), and Scott Peters (D-CA) will all serve as additional Members of the Working Group.

As artificial intelligence and other emerging technologies increasingly shape the workplace, the marketplace, national security, education, and critical infrastructure, the Problem Solvers Caucus is committed to advancing responsible policies that strengthen American competitiveness while protecting consumers, workers, and small businesses.

The Working Group will focus on developing clear, practical guardrails that promote accuracy, transparency, and integrity in AI systems while allowing American innovation to continue to lead. Members will also examine how Congress can help workers and small businesses succeed in an AI-enabled economy, address the misuse of emerging technologies that could undermine elections or public trust, protect families and consumers from harmful or deceptive applications, and strengthen national security.

“I'm honored to co-lead the new Problem Solver's Caucus AI Working Group,” said Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05). “As Co-Chair of the House AI Commission, I’ve met with my colleagues on both sides of the aisle, academia, civil society, and industry. One thing is clear: getting AI policy right is critical to our future — to American children, families, our national security, and our global competitiveness. We can win the AI race — but we must do it in a smart way with commonsense guardrails and rules of the road.”

“Artificial intelligence is transforming our economy, workforce, and national security, and the United States must lead, not China. But leadership means more than just innovating first; it means developing these technologies responsibly. We need commonsense guardrails that protect Americans, empower workers and small businesses, and ensure AI remains secure, transparent, and trustworthy. That’s what this Working Group is about: bringing Democrats and Republicans together to advance American innovation and keep our country at the forefront of this technology,” said Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17).

“The rapid development of artificial intelligence and the recent, grave threats to our nation’s cybersecurity are warning signs that cannot be ignored any longer,” said Congresswoman Hilary Scholten (MI-03). “I have been working for years on making sure American businesses have the tools they need to understand AI and use it responsibly, and I am honored to vice-chair this crucial working group to exercise Congress’s regulatory responsibility over the technology and establish much-needed guardrails. While we can and should lead the world in AI development, we also must protect ourselves and hold the companies developing it accountable.”

“Artificial intelligence presents great opportunities, but also immense challenges. It is imperative that Congress represents the best interests of the American people as this technology evolves. I look forward to rolling up my sleeves with the PSC Artificial Intelligence Working Group to do this important work," said Congressman Blake Moore (UT-01).

“The answer to the AI question is not ‘hands off, do nothing,” nor is it ‘shut it down.’ The Problem Solvers Caucus is trying to find a bipartisan answer to one of the modern day’s biggest challenges. We need to find a balance between the extremes and our new working group will lead the way,” said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03).

“Artificial intelligence presents enormous opportunity and equally serious questions, and neither political party has a monopoly on the answers. Our challenge is to embrace innovation without abandoning responsibility—to protect workers, strengthen our national security, preserve accountability, and ensure America continues to lead the world,” said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). “Finding common ground and translating it into responsible, durable policy is the work the Problem Solvers Caucus was built to do—and precisely the mission of this working group.”

Problem Solvers Caucus Members Send Bipartisan Letter to Senate Leadership Urging Swift Consideration and Passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act

Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) sent a bipartisan letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune and Minority Leader Chuck Schumer urging the Senate to swiftly advance the Caucus endorsed Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340), led by Problem Solvers Caucus Member Gabe Evans, to protect families and small businesses from unnecessary increases in electricity costs.

The Ratepayer Protection Act would direct state utility regulators to consider standards ensuring that large-load customers, including data centers and other large-scale electricity users, cover the full costs of new generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure needed to serve them, along with financial assurances to ensure those costs are paid.

The legislation passed the House by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 417–3.

The full text of the letter can be found HERE.

Problem Solvers Caucus Introduces Four Bipartisan Bills to Address Gerrymandering Nationwide

Wed, 16 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) announced four bipartisan bills aimed at establishing clearer and more consistent rules for congressional redistricting across the country.

The legislation is the result of months of work by the Caucus’ bipartisan Gerrymandering Working Group, led by Reps. Jeff Hurd (R-CO-03) and Ed Case (D-HI-01). The Caucus previously released its Gerrymandering Reform Framework outlining four areas for congressional action: banning mid-decade redistricting, establishing nationwide standards for drawing congressional districts, reducing partisan influence in the map-drawing process, and creating a consistent federal process for resolving redistricting challenges.

Today, members of the Caucus formally unveiled legislation to put those principles into practice:

H.R. 10378 - Problem Solvers Transparent Redistricting Under Stable Timelines (TRUST) Act

The legislation, led by Reps. Ed Case and Jeff Hurd, would prohibit states from redrawing congressional districts more than once following each decennial Census. The bill is intended to establish a consistent national rule and prevent states from repeatedly redrawing congressional maps between censuses for partisan gain.

H.R. 10379 - Problem Solvers Map-drawing Accountability and Principled Standards (MAPS) Act

The legislation, led by Reps. Mike Lawler and Salud Carbajal, would establish clear and consistent criteria for drawing congressional districts nationwide. Maps would be required to comply with standards including equal population, contiguity, compactness, respect for existing political boundaries such as counties, municipalities, cities, and prohibits drawing maps to favor any particular party, candidate, and/or incumbent.

H.R. 10380 - Problem Solvers Independent Commissions Act

The legislation, led by Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Debbie Dingell, would require congressional districts to be drawn through independent citizen redistricting commissions designed to reduce direct partisan influence from politicians over the map-drawing process and establish a more transparent process for developing congressional maps.

H.R. 10381 - PSC Nonpartisan Congressional Oversight and Uniformity of Redistricting Trials (COURTS) Act

The legislation, led by Reps. Ryan Mackenzie and Ed Case, would establish a uniform federal process for legal challenges involving congressional redistricting, including consistent jurisdiction and venue requirements for cases challenging congressional maps.

"Censuses happen once every ten years. Drawing districts should follow the exact same principle. Voters should know what district they are living in, who represents them, and what the rules of the election are without wondering what the district boundaries look like at the next election. It is wrong for politicians to draw boundaries for districts halfway through the decade," said Congressman Jeff Hurd (CO-03). "This surge of mid-decade redistricting is relatively new, and it is something that we need to stop. It is not healthy for our country or political system. That is why Congressman Case and I introduced the Problem Solvers TRUST Act to end mid-decade redistricting and establish a clear, nationwide rule that maps are drawn once a decade following census. Redistricting should be about representing changes in our population and our communities, not about finding a political advantage before the next election".

"We all know instinctively that gerrymandering is destructive, divisive, and corrosive to our democracy. We all know that some of the results of excessive gerrymandering are division, polarization, extremism, and lack of confidence in our electorate," said Congressman Ed Case (HI-01). "In this particular bill, the Problem Solvers TRUST Act, we are trying to get after when we draw maps. We take it for granted for decades that we do redistricting every ten years, and yet we are in a redistricting war that if not curbed, will cause us to enter into an endless cycle of redistricting."

“Gerrymandering is bad for America,” said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03). “It weakens the will of the voters, erodes public trust, and creates safe seats that reward extremism and disincentivize thoughtful, bipartisan collaboration. I’m proud our caucus is leading on this framework to take politics out of redistricting and restore confidence in a system where voters choose their representatives, not the other way around.”

"George Washington, the father of our country, in his farewell address of 1796...says that these factions are going to lead to the destruction of this country. He said the whole premise behind our Constitution was internal unity united against a common external enemy. What he worried the factions were going to result in was internal discord that's capitalized by our external enemies. It is very important we heed those warnings,” said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01)."This [gerrymandering] is a problem that both parties are guilty of. It's a power issue, not a party issue. Every party that has the opportunity to do it has capitalized on it and there needs to be a group of individuals and patriotic Americans that say no more because everybody agrees, even the people that do it by the way, that it is corrosive to democracy, but they are justifying this as this tit-for-tat, meanwhile, the American people suffer”.

"This Problem Solvers MAPS Act is really about putting some commonsense guardrails around the redistricting process. When mapmakers do not have clear standards to follow, it becomes much easier for politics to take over," said Congressman Salud Carbajal (CA-24). "Every state is different and no two congressional districts are going to look exactly alike, but the basic rules should be fair and consistent, no matter where you live across the country. That is what the Problem Solvers MAPS Act is trying to do: give states clear rules to follow and give voters more confidence that their districts were drawn for the right reasons.

“Congressional districts should be drawn around communities, not political interests,” said Congressman Mike Lawler (NY-17). “The Problem Solvers MAPS Act establishes clear, commonsense standards to stop partisan gerrymandering and ensure districts are fairly drawn without favoring any one candidate or party. Politicians in states like New York and Texas should not be able to choose their elected representatives - under a democracy, that power is reserved for the people. I’m proud to work with Rep. Carbajal and our colleagues in the Problem Solvers Caucus to advance a bipartisan approach that puts voters first."

"If we actually want to have pragmatic solutions that resolve problems for people, we need to come together in a bipartisan fashion and that is what we did here in the Gerrymandering Reform Task Force,” said Congressman Ryan Mackenzie (PA-07). "The American people deserve confidence that our elections are conducted on an even playing field and that our congressional districts are drawn to represent communities, not to benefit individuals and their parties. When disputes arise, federal courts step in. The jurisdiction would be the federal court level for congressional redistricting challenges, so that clear and consistent processes for resolving those disputes are in place. This is not about deciding which side is going to win a redistricting case, it is about making sure the same basic rules apply no matter where the case is brought or which political party drew the map."

“This bipartisan bill is about ensuring that in a democracy voters should choose their representatives, and not the other way around,” said Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06). “After the next census in 2030, we must restore redistricting to what it was always meant to be: a process for the people and by the people — not a political weapon used to rig outcomes before a single vote is cast. And it should be a process that happens once every ten years. Michigan has shown that independent citizen-led redistricting can put fairness, transparency, and voters ahead of politicians. This cycle has shown how easily redistricting can be manipulated for partisan gain when politicians put power ahead of the public’s trust.”

Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Bipartisan Bill to Prevent Data Center Costs from Falling on Families and Small Businesses

Mon, 14 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Tom Suozzi (D-NY) announced the Caucus's endorsement of the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340), bipartisan legislation to help protect families and small businesses from bearing the costs of new energy infrastructure needed to serve major data centers and other large-scale electricity users.

The rapid growth of data centers and other large-load customers is creating significant new demand for electricity and, in some communities, requiring costly investments in new generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure. Without appropriate safeguards, the costs of upgrades needed to serve these large customers can be passed on to existing residential and small-business ratepayers through higher utility bills.

The Ratepayer Protection Act would establish a federal standard to help ensure large-load customers cover the costs of the new infrastructure needed to serve their electricity demand. The legislation would:

Establish a standard requiring covered large-load customers to pay the full incremental costs of generation, transmission, and distribution upgrades needed to serve them.
Require financial assurances to help ensure those costs are covered before utilities make the necessary infrastructure investments.
Apply the standard to non-residential data center customers with an aggregate peak electricity demand of at least 100 megawatts at a single site or campus.

The Ratepayer Protection Act is led by Problem Solvers Caucus Member Gabe Evans (CO-08) and was introduced with Representative Kathy Castor (FL-14). The bill boasts nine Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus among its 49 total cosponsors. The bill was brought forward for Caucus endorsement by Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Representatives Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03). The legislation advanced unanimously out of the House Committee on Energy and Commerce by a vote of 52-0.

“Economic growth should never depend upon shifting private costs onto working families. That principle is at the heart of the bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act and of my work with families across Bucks and Montgomery Counties who are already feeling the strain of rising utility costs," said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01). "If data centers require major new energy infrastructure, they should bear the cost of that demand. We can welcome innovation, strengthen American leadership, and still insist on fairness for the people who live, work, and build their lives in our communities. I’m grateful to my colleagues in the Problem Solvers Caucus for joining us in backing that commonsense principle.”

"We need energy infrastructure that supports American technology, but American families cannot be expected to foot the bill," said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03). “The Ratepayer Protection Act ensures that the companies driving demand for new data centers shoulder the costs they create, not the American people. This bill is common sense: it protects working families, helps meet our growing energy needs, and ensures American innovation works for everyone.

Problem Solvers Caucus Members Share Reflections on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11

Fri, 11 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Twenty-five years after September 11, 2001, we remember the lives lost, the heroes who answered the call, and the unity our country found in the face of unimaginable tragedy.

Problem Solvers Caucus members share where they were that day, what they remember, and why we must never forget.

Click HERE to watch.

What They’re Saying: Problem Solvers Caucus Gerrymandering Reform Framework

Fri, 04 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Problem Solvers Caucus released a bipartisan Gerrymandering Reform Framework to address our nation’s rampant partisan redistricting. The framework received overwhelming support from the Caucus, and following its introduction, democracy organizations, political experts, and other stakeholders came forward to endorse the initiative.

Here’s what they’re saying:

"Redistricting has become a race to the bottom, and over the last 12 months we've watched both parties speed it up. If we stay on this path, everyone loses; voters most of all. A consistent, fair process would change that. It would lower tensions between the parties and give Americans confidence that their voices actually count. The Problem Solvers Caucus framework is a strong first step, and we're glad to keep working with lawmakers on both sides to get this right for American democracy," says Michele Stockwell, President, Bipartisan Policy Center Action.

“Election Reformers Network fully supports and commends the bipartisan redistricting initiative of the Problem Solvers Caucus. Partisan insider control over election districts denies our elections the life blood of competition, accountability, and choice and undermines government of, by, and for the people. We are the last republic on the planet to permit this damaging, undemocratic practice. Congress can fix this problem, and this initiative of the Problem Solvers Caucus can lead the way,” says Kevin Johnson, Executive Director, Election Reformers Network.

“Gerrymandering is one of the problems best suited to bringing lawmakers together to put the national good over party interest. Problem Solvers Caucus has come up with one of the best and most promising reform frameworks yet. It respects the Constitution, concentrates on areas where law can make a difference, and - importantly - doesn’t get caught up in the bad or unworkable ideas that often circulate on this subject,” says Walter Olson, Cato Institute.

"We are in the midst of an unprecedented gerrymandering arms race, and voters agree: they should pick their politicians, not the other way around. The Problem Solvers Caucus's reforms offer a real, bipartisan fix for the dysfunction gerrymandering has caused in Congress. Issue One is proud to stand behind this effort,” says Nick Penniman, Founder and CEO, Issue One.

“For our democracy to thrive, voters must have the power to choose their own representatives. Gerrymandering does the opposite; it erodes public trust and increases polarization. With Honor Action supports the Problem Solvers Caucus's Gerrymandering Reform Framework. We applaud the leaders of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi, and the For Country Caucus members who serve in both caucuses for embodying the same bipartisan ethos that unites these groups: country before party, results before rhetoric, and a shared conviction that every vote should count,” said Rye Barcott, Co-Founder and CEO of With Honor Action.

"Through our research at Center Forward, we have seen time and again that there is far more that unites Americans than divides us. Most people want their elected officials to work together, solve problems and address the issues that affect their everyday lives. Gerrymandering makes that harder. It creates districts where elected officials have less incentive to work across the aisle, find common ground or build the kinds of durable bipartisan solutions that can actually move the country forward. Taking on this problem is not easy, and those willing to challenge the current system should be applauded. A fairer redistricting process would help restore voters’ voices and faith in government, and create more room for elected officials to work together on their behalf," says Cori Kramer, Chief Executive Officer, Center Forward.

“Veterans served to defend a Republic where political power comes from the people. Gerrymandering turns that principle backward. It allows elected officials to shape communities around their own political survival instead of earning the trust of the people they represent. Both parties have taken part in this race to the bottom, and both have a responsibility to help end it. The Problem Solvers Caucus framework offers a serious, bipartisan path toward fair maps, real competition, and a Republic worthy of the service and sacrifice made to defend it,” says Alberto Ramos, Navy veteran and CEO of Veterans for All Voters.

“Gerrymandering harms American voters across the political spectrum by making elections less fair and less competitive. The framework put forward by the Problem Solvers Caucus represents an important step toward strengthening representative democracy in America,” says Kosuke Imai, Harvard University, Alarm Project

“Restoring faith in our democratic institutions is urgent work. Partisan gerrymandering violates a basic tenet of representative democracy: when maps are drawn to guarantee an outcome, voters are asked to participate in an election that has already been decided. Confidence erodes, turnout falls, and the damage cascades through everything else our system depends on. The Problem Solvers have built a framework that gives people evidence the system works the way it's advertised,” says Jonathan Cervas, Special Master of Elections, Carnegie Mellon Institute for Strategy and Technology

“Redistricting shouldn’t be defined as a process that creates opportunities for manufactured partisan advantage. Drawing districts is an inherently political act, but there are ways to minimize efforts to undermine the representativeness that districts are supposed to create. The Problem Solvers Caucus framework is a serious effort to articulate clear, reasonable principles around which a federal approach to fair redistricting can be designed,” Charles Stewart III, Director, Special Master of Elections, MIT Election Data and Science Lab & Co-Director, Caltech/MIT Voting Technology Project.

Braver Angels is the largest national volunteer-driven organization helping Americans build together across political differences. We call it courageous citizenship. We do not endorse candidates or legislation. But we state plainly when a structure in our system punishes courageous citizenship and rewards contempt. Congressional redistricting - when driven by mid-decade, partisan map-drawing - is one of those structures. Our own cross-partisan common ground workshops initiative across the country resulted in this unifying statement: “Voters should be able to decide who they want to govern them. Instead, today, politicians and special interest groups draw gerrymandered redistricting maps, through which they pick their preferred voters instead of the other way around. This practice must end.” This is not one party's issue. Both have redrawn maps mid-decade to lock in advantage, each pointing at the other. They blame each other, but the structure rewards both for doing it. That is why citizens must act. We commend the Problem Solvers Caucus, Republican and Democratic members together, for doing what courageous citizenship asks: finding common ground on a problem both parties have been content to exploit. We commend them not for any specific proposal, but for modeling the process this problem requires. Braver Angels has no solution to promote; indeed, our own members will differ and debate about the best ways to address the challenge. That belongs to Congress and the country. Our job is to name the barrier, convene Americans across the political spectrum, and show the pathway to building together The Braver Angels Way, the method modeled by our nation’s founders. If you want to be part of that work, join us,” says Maury Giles, CEO of Braver Angels.

Gerrymandering is not a Republican problem. It is not a Democratic problem. It is an American problem — and the evidence is hiding in plain sight. Look no further than our own states. In Illinois, Democrats have drawn congressional maps that courts have scrutinized for partisan manipulation. In Missouri, Republicans have done the same. Whichever party holds power draws the lines to protect incumbents and silence voters. Then they switch, and do it all over again. Out of 435 House seats, only 16 are considered true tossups in 2026. This represents potentially the fewest competitive races in a modern midterm. Even with a broader "battleground" definition, only about 42 districts (roughly 12%) are genuinely in play. This is not representative democracy. It is a rigged system. Voters in both our states deserve better. That's why we are proud to stand with the House Problem Solvers Caucus in calling for an end to this practice. The Caucus's bipartisan framework — which calls for an end to mid-decade redistricting, national standards to limit partisan gerrymandering, and stronger mechanisms for fair congressional maps — is exactly the kind of common-sense reform that Americans across the political spectrum support. As co-founders of Veterans for All Voters, we've spent years working with veterans from red states and blue states who understand something simple: the mission comes before the party. Our veterans didn't serve Illinois or Missouri. They served the United States. They deserve a democracy that works the same way. We call on members of Congress from both parties to support this framework and on state legislatures everywhere to stop using redistricting as a weapon against the very voters they are meant to serve,” says Eric H. Bronner, Co-Founder, Veterans for All Voters, Missouri Chapter and Todd Connor, Co-Founder, Veterans for All Voters, Illinois Chapter.

"Voters should be choosing their representatives, not parties choosing their voters. Millions of young voters turn out in districts drawn to make the outcome a foregone conclusion. The states cannot fix this on their own. Congress has to set the rules and ensure one non-partisan standard applies across the country. The Problem Solvers framework is a real step forward, and we're glad to work with the caucus and its members to help turn it into law," says Colin Mortimer, Director, Center for New Liberalism.

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The Problem Solvers Caucus is a group of Members of Congress — split evenly between Republicans and Democrats — committed to advancing common-sense solutions to key issues facing our nation.

Problem Solvers Caucus Welcomes Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Leadership for a Discussion on the Build America 250 Act

Thu, 03 Sep 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Yesterday, the Problem Solvers Caucus welcomed House Transportation and Infrastructure Committee Chairman Sam Graves (R-MO) and Ranking Member Rick Larsen (D-WA) for a privileged briefing on the Surface Transportation Reauthorization (H.R. 8870) which advanced out of committee with an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote of 62-2.

Chairman Graves and Ranking Member Larsen informed Caucus Members on the legislation, its pathway to becoming law, and the importance of maintaining bipartisan cooperation. The Caucus and the Committee are steadfast in their work to strengthen and modernize America’s transportation infrastructure and advance their overlapping permitting reform priorities.

“The BUILD America 250 Act is a long-term bill that invests in America’s roads, bridges, and other surface transportation infrastructure, cuts red tape in the project process, and ensures that states have the certainty and flexibility to carry out the projects most critical to them,” said Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Chairman Sam Graves. “ The Transportation and Infrastructure Committee approved this bill with an overwhelmingly bipartisan vote, and I look forward to working with the Problem Solvers Caucus and all of our colleagues in the House and Senate to send a final multi-year transportation bill to the President before the end of this Congress.”

"The BUILD America 250 Act invests in the nation's infrastructure to deliver safer, more efficient transportation for Americans while creating good-paying jobs,” said Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure Ranking Member Rick Larsen. “After passing out of committee in bipartisan fashion, I look forward to working with the Problem Solvers Caucus to build on this momentum and pass our surface transportation reauthorization in the full House."

Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs, Along With Reps. Carbajal and Bresnahan, Lead Bipartisan Push to Restore Surface Transportation Funding

Mon, 31 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03), along with Problem Solvers Reps. Rob Bresnahan (PA-08) and Salud Carbajal (CA-24), members of the House Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure, sent a bipartisan letter to Speaker Mike Johnson and Minority Leader Hakeem Jeffries urging them to restore funding for federal surface transportation programs to their Fiscal Year (FY) 2026 enacted levels.

As currently proposed, funding levels would reduce highway funding by nearly $10 billion, airport infrastructure funding by approximately $5 billion, and public transit funding by roughly $4 billion. These reductions could delay or defer projects already planned by state and local transportation agencies, increase long-term costs, and create uncertainty for communities relying on these investments.

The full text of the letter can be found HERE.

Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Release Statement on the National Debt Surpassing $40 Trillion

Wed, 26 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON D.C. — Today, Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) and Tom Suozzi (NY-03) released the following statement on the national debt surpassing $40 Trillion:

“The national debt reaching $40 trillion is an unmistakable warning that our country’s fiscal trajectory is unsustainable. Administrations and Congresses of both parties contributed to this problem, and neither party can solve it alone. Congress has a responsibility to act now, rather than continue passing the costs on to future generations.

The Problem Solvers Caucus has already put forward a path to begin changing this trajectory. Our Fiscal Stability Framework backs the Fiscal Commission Act and the Sustainable Budget Act, two proposals to bring Republicans and Democrats together to confront the long-term drivers of our debt and develop comprehensive recommendations to restore fiscal stability. The scale of this challenge demands a serious, bipartisan process capable of producing durable solutions. No more delays, short-term fixes, and fiscal brinksmanship.

There is no single vote that will erase $40 trillion in debt, but there are concrete steps Congress can take now to change the direction we are headed. That starts with both parties treating this challenge with the seriousness it demands and working toward solutions that put the country on sounder financial footing for the years ahead. We have put forward a bipartisan path that reflects what our constituents and the American people expect from their leaders: common sense, fiscal discipline, and a willingness to work together on solutions that can actually become law and bring down the debt in a meaningful, lasting way”.

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The Problem Solvers Caucus is a group of Members of Congress — split evenly between Republicans and Democrats — committed to advancing common-sense solutions to key issues facing our nation.

Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Legislation to Strengthen Sepsis Response and Improve Patient Outcomes

Wed, 12 Aug 2026 04:00:00 GMT

WASHINGTON, D.C. – Today, the Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the bipartisan Securing Enhanced Programs, Systems and Initiatives for Sepsis (SEPSIS) Act (H.R. 7116), legislation to strengthen the national response to sepsis and improve patient outcomes.

Sepsis is a life-threatening medical emergency caused by the body’s extreme response to an infection. Approximately 1.7 million Americans develop sepsis each year, and 350,000 die from the condition. Sepsis is also one of the most expensive conditions treated in American hospitals, with costs exacerbated by frequent readmissions.

Many sepsis deaths can be prevented through early recognition and treatment. The SEPSIS Act would build on the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s (CDC) ongoing work to help hospitals improve their sepsis programs.

The SEPSIS Act would:

Direct the CDC to educate hospitals on addressing sepsis and improve federal data collection on pediatric cases.
Strengthen coordination across the Department of Health and Human Services while supporting the development of a sepsis outcome measure and requiring a report to Congress.
Require a congressional briefing on the CDC’s sepsis activities and establish a voluntary recognition program for hospitals with effective or improving sepsis programs.

The SEPSIS Act is led by Representatives Donald Norcross (NJ-01) and Tom Kean Jr. (NJ-07). Companion legislation in the Senate (S.1929) is sponsored by Senators Chuck Schumer (NY), Susan Collins (ME), and Andy Kim (NJ).

“No condition so treatable should be so fatal, yet even with excellent medical care I was lucky to survive my own battle with sepsis,” Congressman Donald Norcross (NJ-01) said. “We already know what resources can make a dramatic difference for treating sepsis. Congress has the unique ability to equip more hospitals with the tools to save lives, and there’s no reason both parties can’t be part of the solution. I'm extremely grateful to the Problem Solvers Caucus for creating even more bipartisan momentum for my SEPSIS Act.”

“Sepsis can impact anyone — young or old, sick, or healthy — and preventing deaths depends on early recognition and timely intervention. I am pleased to see the SEPSIS Act, that I introduced with Congressman Norcross, endorsed by the Problem Solvers Caucus. It is critical that we put patients over politics, and this bipartisan legislation would strengthen sepsis care through expanded education, national information-sharing on best practices, and improved pediatric data collection,” said Congressman Tom Kean (NJ-07).

“Sepsis can turn a medical emergency into a life-or-death situation in a matter of hours, but most fatal sepsis cases are preventable. Our doctors and healthcare workers need the tools and information to recognize sepsis and act quickly,” said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-03). “The SEPSIS Act is a commonsense bill to strengthen early detection, improve the standard of sepsis care across the country, reduce the burden on the healthcare system, and save lives.”

“Sepsis remains among the most dangerous and unforgiving medical emergencies in our healthcare system. The SEPSIS Act advances a thoughtful, bipartisan framework to improve early recognition, strengthen hospital response, and deliver better outcomes for patients. When we know where intervention can save lives, Congress has a responsibility to translate that knowledge into action. I applaud Representatives Norcross and Kean for their leadership on this initiative,” said Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01).

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The Problem Solvers Caucus is a group of Members of Congress — split evenly between Republicans and Democrats — committed to advancing common-sense solutions to key issues facing our nation.