Today, 7 Republicans & 7 Democrats of the bipartisan
@ProbSolveCaucus
met w/
@Mike_Pence
& Dr. Deborah Birx to discuss
#Coronavirus
. We must unite together & immediately pass an emergency funding bill to combat this threat to our country & families.
Proud to see the
@RepZoeLofgren
bill
#HR1044
voted on yesterday as the first bill taken off the Consensus Calendar. With over 290 bipartisan cosponsors, this bill will reduce visa backlogs for high-skilled immigrants and improve our legal immigration progress.
#consensuscalendar
#ProblemSolvers
had a thoughtful conversation yesterday with the CEO of
@Google
& Alphabet
@sundarpichai
about cybersecurity, innovation, and the future of technology.
With elections 13 days away, it is critical that we provide real COVID relief to Americans NOW. Problem Solvers Co-Chairs
@RepTomReed
,
@RepJoshG
, & 26 Members, sent a letter yesterday thanking negotiators for not leaving the table, urging that a bipartisan deal is still possible.
Today, we're releasing the following bipartisan principles on election security and the electoral college.
This illustrates how proud Republicans and proud Democrats can share the same commonsense values regarding our democratic system.
Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) was elected the new Co-Chair of the bipartisan, 58-member-strong Problem Solvers Caucus. Tom Reed (R-NY) will remain an active member of PSC & be part of a multi-month transition, helping ensure the Caucus continues its mission of bipartisan governing.
We are happy to see COVID-19 negotiations continuing. We hope this means we are one step closer to a deal and getting Americans the aid they really need.
A bipartisan group in the House made up of 25 Democrats and 25 Republicans put forth a proposal on Tuesday...the sprawling proposal, worth as much as $2 trillion, includes several measures that are worthy of widespread support.
As President Biden said today, “Unity is the path forward.”
We all must come together — at every level — to solve our nation’s problems.
You can read our full
@ProbSolveCaucus
statement here —
Today
@probsolvecaucus
unveiled the “March to Common Ground” COVID Stimulus Framework to help get negotiators back to the table and get resources to American families and small businesses.
We cannot leave until COVID relief is passed, which our bipartisan bicameral plan delivers to families, businesses, workers & health care providers whose aid is running out. Now with leaders across Washington support, let's get this across the finish line!
The Problem Solvers spent the morning with
@MCuban
to discuss how to create lasting economic growth, productivity, and relief, as well as ensuring competitiveness with China in championing tech market. Thank you so much for taking the time to share your expertise with all of us!
Every day that passes without a deal is another day that the American people must wait for assistance while the pandemic is still raging and the holidays are just around the corner. We drafted a bipartisan bicameral COVID relief bill. There is no excuse. Let’s get this to a vote!
Pleased to announce more proud Democrats and proud Republicans are joining the team. It's clear that there is growing enthusiasm to break through the gridlock in Congress and work across the aisle to help move our nation forward.
In a more closely divided Congress, the
@washingtonpost
notes that the Problem Solvers Caucus will have an even greater relevance in making sure the parties can come together to get things done.
Problem Solvers and
@DavidSolomon
met this morning for a detailed discussion on the status & future of our economy, challenges ahead, and what life might be like for the world after COVID-19. Thank you for your insight, so we can put our best foot forward for the American people!
@stevenmnuchin1
on the ongoing negotiations with
@SpeakerPelosi
this morning: “I think we will have a very reasonable response, something that’s very similar to what has been the bipartisan proposal that the Problem Solvers has worked on and I hope we can get something done”
Our many months of work has led us to this point. All 25 Dems and 25 GOPs of the Caucus worked tirelessly to construct the framework, drafted the text with our Senate colleagues, and now let’s get this to a vote so we can deliver that aid to the people!
Today, Co-Chairs
@RepJoshG
&
@RepTomReed
sent President Biden a letter delivering the Problem Solvers Caucus's bipartisan priority agenda for the 117th Congress. Members welcome a discussion with the White House on priorities & key areas to work together.
Today, the leadership team from the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus met with White House senior officials to have a constructive dialogue about pressing issues facing our country — from infrastructure to immigration to mental health.
The Problem Solvers Caucus calls for an immediate vote on a $160 billion “Defeating COVID-19” vaccine distribution package as broader bipartisan relief discussions and reconciliation continue.
It’s essential we invest in vaccine deployment and testing nationwide without delay.
We are proud that emergency bipartisan pandemic relief, following our work with our Senate partners, will get to the Presidents desk today.
This is what democracy should look like. Because the Problem Solvers came together to keep pushing forward, help is finally on its way.
It took a month of frenzied negotiations by a bipartisan group of moderate lawmakers and intense bargaining by party leaders to produce the $900 billion pandemic relief bill that Congress passed on Monday.
Earlier today, Problem Solvers sent a bipartisan & bicameral letter urging the President to address the nation and unequivocally denounce domestic terrorism and urge anyone considering mobilizing to threaten democratic institutions to stay home.
It's unacceptable that millions of Americans will lose access to relief they desperately need as the pandemic ramps up nationwide. Today Problem Solvers and Senators announced a bipartisan bicameral COVID proposal to renew relief. We must get it done ASAP.
As our nation reopens, these
#ProblemSolvers
are working across the aisle to implement policies that promote job growth and economic prosperity. Congratulations to the Members who received the Abraham Lincoln Leadership for America Award by the
@USChamber
.
ICYMI: The Problem Solvers Caucus’ top priorities for the 117th Congress address some of the country’s toughest issues, including COVID-19 relief, infrastructure, broadband, and immigration reform and border security, among others:
“You can't work with people you don't trust, and you can't trust people you don't know,” said
@RepDeanPhillips
.
#ProblemSolvers
are committed to working together to find common sense solutions.
AMERICA STRONG:
@devindwyer
reports on bipartisan "Problem Solvers" finding common ground.
@RepDustyJohnson
&
@RepDeanPhillips
are reaching across the aisle to show that civility and bipartisanship aren’t a lost cause.
Today, the Problem Solvers are releasing a new report of bipartisan policy recommendations to build a strong, successful 21st Century infrastructure network for America.
Read the report here:
Given the narrowly divided
#USHouse
&
#Senate
, a more open, deliberative process is key to getting more legislation from
#Congress
to the President’s desk. Today, the
#ProblemSolversCaucus
sent a letter to Congressional leadership urging a return to regular order in the House.
After getting off the Consensus Calendar,
@RepTedDeutch
’s Prevent Animal Cruelty and Torture --
#PACTAct
– was officially signed into law! We are so glad that now, those who intentionally commit the most heinous acts of animal abuse will face federal prosecution.
"I want our country to be competitive, improve, be the strongest country in the world. If we’re fighting ourselves to the death politically, we’re going to grow weaker. And so we got to start moving forward on what we agree on"
@RepDonBacon
on why he became a
#ProblemSolver
.
Bacon acknowledges his brand of pragmatic politics that prizes compromise and decency may be a bit of a throwback in these aggressively partisan times.
Today the House passed a COVID19 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 — ending a months-long impasse in Congress.
Working together with our Senate allies since the Spring, the
#ProblemSolvers
helped create a bipartisan infrastructure plan that will create jobs, strengthen our economy, protect our environment, & improve the quality of life for Americans. Now it’s time to get this deal done.
We're proud of the critical role the Problem Solvers Caucus played, working alongside our Senate partners to reach a commonsense, bipartisan agreement. (2/2)
A bipartisan, bicameral infrastructure package will increase our country’s economic competitiveness and improve the quality of life for Americans across the country. With the
#ProblemSolvers
and our Senate partners working together, we can get this done.
Congratulations to these
#ProblemSolvers
for receiving the Jefferson-Hamilton Award for Bipartisanship from the
@USChamber
. Now more than ever, we must work together to find common ground and pursue bold solutions to the challenges facing our nation.
Problem Solvers Co-Chairs
@RepJoshG
&
@RepTomReed
Note Importance of Finding Common Ground with the Administration
Co-Chairs Assist in Waiver Vote for Ret. General Lloyd Austin
“I think $900 billion would do a lot more good right now than $2 trillion will do in March,” said Sen. Roy Blunt (R-Mo.), a member of the GOP leadership. “This is an important time to step up if we can.”
Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs
@RepBrianFitz
&
@RepJoshG
statement on the launch of the Coalition for Bipartisan Infrastructure Investment, a group of more than twenty leading business & labor groups that support the historic $1.2 trillion infrastructure agreement.
Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs
@RepJoshG
&
@RepBrianFitz
released the following statement regarding the passage of the $1.2 trillion bipartisan Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act in the Senate.
When it’s inked, this deal will be a huge victory for the American people and for the way Congress should work — Democrats and Republicans sitting at the table, putting country ahead of Party. (1/2)
“The Senate wouldn’t be where it is today without the Problem Solvers and all of their support that we’ve received from them… Their support made all the difference in the world,” said
@Sen_JoeManchin
.
#ProblemSolvers
are working hard for the American people.
#Infrastructure
ICYMI:
#ProblemSolvers
hosted a bipartisan press conference with
@JohnCornyn
and
@MarkWarner
to show our support for fully funding initiatives to increase U.S. semiconductor production.
Watch here ⬇️
Today the bipartisan
@ProbSolveCaucus
endorsed the
@OutdoorsAct
, a bill that will preserve & protect our public lands and is supported by more than 800 conservation groups.
Read more —>
The bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus summoned the media Thursday to step up demands for Congress to take up their aid measure before the end of the year. “We need the help now, before Christmas. We can’t wait.”
Members of the
#ProblemSolvers
Caucus sat down with
@BankofAmerica
CEO Brian Moynihan to discuss the economy, inflation, and support for small businesses.
Today,
@probsolvecaucus
endorsed the bipartisan Made in America Emergency Preparedness Act, a bill that would establish a commission to review & understand how we handled the COVID-19 crisis & take the necessary steps to ensure our country is stronger for the next emergency.
"It's a victory waiting to be taken. Let's take it."
Watch
#ProblemSolvers
Co-Chairs
@RepJoshG
and
@RepBrianFitz
on
@Morning_Joe
talking about the need to pass a once-in-a-century, bipartisan infrastructure legislation in the House.
"Now, as COVID rages anew and joblessness spreads again and the legislative clock ticks down, a modest bipartisan compromise bill has emerged that would be a fine starting point for progress. It comes via the Problem Solvers Caucus..."
EDITORIAL | COVID stimulus now
As COVID rages anew, a bipartisan compromise bill has emerged — that would be a fine starting point for progress.
If McConnell still refuses to budge, can we get a vaccine for the virulent partisanship that infects him?
.
@RepDebDingell
: “I think Fred & I are an example of how you reach across the aisle every single day. During the pandemic, there are times I've talked to Fred 10 times a day. As soon as a problem would develop...we brainstorm together.”
GOPs & Dems can still work together!
#MI06
At least the centrist caucus — led by New York’s own Republican Rep. Tom Reed and New Jersey Democrat Rep. Josh Gottheimer — is forcing both sides to level with the public about their true priorities.
The House just passed the Ocean Shipping Reform Act of 2021, which the
#ProblemSolvers
endorsed this fall.
This bipartisan bill bolsters fair trade practices to help ease supply chain issues, supporting American small businesses & manufacturers. (1/2)
Rep. Josh Gottheimer (D-N.J.) and Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-Pa.) join The Post to discuss the role of the Problem Solvers Caucus, its recent legislative negotiations and its support for a 9/11-style commission on the Jan. 6 Capitol attack.
Yesterday,
#ProblemSolvers
had the pleasure of meeting with
@NASA
Administrator and former Senator
@SenBillNelson
to get an update on the strategic importance of NASA's research & missions in space. Thanks for joining us! 🌎💫🚀
On PSC, he was: “struck by how passionately these Republicans and Democrats are committed to one another across party lines, how deftly they used the evenly divided Congress to restart the Covid-19 relief effort in December, how fervently they want to break the partisan logjam.”
"Every president sets the moral and cultural tone for the nation. Just by who he is, Biden sets the stage for a moral revival," writes
@nytdavidbrooks
.
Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs
@RepJoshG
and
@RepBrianFitz
met with USAFacts Founder
@Steven_Ballmer
to discuss key findings in the latest annual report by
@USAFacts
& how the fact-based data can be used for improving transparency and informing policymaking decisions.
Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs
@RepBrianFitz
and
@RepJoshG
Statement on Meeting with White House Officials to Discuss Bipartisan, Bicameral Infrastructure Agreement
"The deal enhances the stature of the centrist Democrats and Republicans who call themselves the Problem Solvers Caucus...The group of 64 members, evenly split between R’s and D’s, provided the backbone for compromise."
Problem Solvers
@RepTomSuozzi
and
@RepChrisSmith
are doing great bipartisan work on Sami’s Law. This commonsense legislation will better protect rideshare passengers from predators pretending to be drivers, so tragedies like Sami’s never happen again.
#ProblemSolvers
are committed to reaching across the aisle to build bridges & deliver for the American people. We have proven that through thoughtful discussions, we can tackle tough challenges & get to a “Yes” on a bipartisan infrastructure package.
To maintain our global leadership, bolster domestic supply chains, protect jobs, and strengthen our economic competitiveness, we must fully fund the CHIPS Act.
Together, we can bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S.
The
#ProblemSolvers
have endorsed the VA Zero Suicide Demonstration Project Act, bipartisan legislation to create a VA Pilot Program to improve mental health care for veterans and put an end to veteran suicide.