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A Note from Our Co-Chairs

Across the country, Americans are looking for leadership that rises above partisanship and delivers real results. That’s exactly what the Problem Solvers Caucus is doing. We’re working on bipartisan solutions to secure our border and modernize our immigration system, tackle our growing national debt, streamline our permitting process, and make government more accountable and efficient. These are the kinds of issues that demand bipartisan solutions — and we're committed to getting to YES.


— Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi

Watch the Co-Chairs describe their bipartisan priorities

Caucus Updates

Problem Solvers Caucus-Endorsed TAKE IT DOWN Act Signed Into Law


April 28 – President Trump signed the TAKE IT DOWN Act into law. This historic law criminalizes nonconsensual publication of both real and deepfake revenge pornography and establishes victims' right to have these images removed within 48 hours.

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Problem Solvers Caucus Endorses Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act


May 7 – The Problem Solvers Caucus announced its endorsement of the Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act. Led by Reps. Nicole Malliotakis and Debbie Dingell, the legislation would secure a permanent site for the future American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall.

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Mental Health & Substance Abuse Working Group Co-Leads Recognize National Fentanyl Awareness Day


April 29 – On National Fentanyl Awareness Day, Working Group Co-Leads Reps. Jen Kiggans and Brittany Pettersen released a joint statement pledging to work together to deliver real solutions to end the opioid crisis.

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Workforce & Training Working Group Tackles Labor Challenges


June 12 – Members of the Workforce & Training Working Group, led by Reps. James Moylan and Steven Horsford, convened to identify the most pressing workforce challenges facing Americans today. Their meeting laid the foundation for bipartisan solutions to strengthen skills training and workforce development, address labor shortages, and strengthen the U.S. workforce.

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Budget, Tax, Appropriations, Debt & Deficit Working Group Looks to Address National Debt


June 25 – Led by Reps. Chuck Edwards and Ed Case, the working group is meeting regularly to develop a bipartisan framework to address the growing national debt and put the country on a path to fiscal responsibility.

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Permitting, Energy & Environment Working Group Addresses Permitting Reform


June 25 – Members of the Climate Solutions Caucus joined the Problem Solvers Caucus Permitting, Energy & Environment Working Group, led by Reps. Gabe Evans and Scott Peters, for a focused conversation on reforming the nation’s outdated permitting processes for energy and infrastructure projects.

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Intern Speed-Mentoring


June 17 – PSC's speed mentoring provided an opportunity for congressional interns to connect with senior staff from both Republican and Democratic offices. Our staff enjoyed the opportunity to support the next generation of public servants as they begin their careers.

In The News

 

Center Forward and the Problem Solvers Caucus Highlight Importance of Relationships Across the Aisle

April 28



Problem Solvers Caucus Co-Chairs join The Weekly Show with Jon Stewart

May 8

The fate of Trump’s agenda rests with the House GOP’s ‘five families’

May 20



America Has a Health Care Affordability Gap. Congress is Working Toward Change.

June 4

Momentum Builds for New ADINA Bill to Label Allergens in Drugs 

June 11



Problem Solvers Co-Chairs Fitzpatrick & Suozzi Work to Bridge Partisan Divide

June 25

Problem Solver-Led Bipartisan Wins

TAKE IT DOWN Act

Led by: Reps. María Salazar and Debbie Dingell

Protects victims of real and deepfake revenge pornography by criminalizing the publication of such images and requiring swift removal by websites. Responds to the growing threat AI poses to privacy and safety, especially for women and girls.


Simplifying Forms for Veterans Claims Act

Led by: Reps. Rob Bresnahan, Don Davis, Jimmy Panetta, David Valadao, and Josh Harder

Simplifies VA claims paperwork for veterans and survivors. Removes bureaucratic hurdles to ensure access to the benefits that they have earned.


Benefits that Endure for Lifetimes of Service (BELO’S) Act

Led by: Reps. Gabe Evans and Jimmy Panetta

Provides free National Park lifetime passes to the families of veterans who passed away from a service-related illness or accident. 


Improving VA Training for Military Sexual Trauma Claims Act

Led by: Reps. Young Kim, Don Bacon, and Chrissy Houlahan

Requires annual training and stronger oversight for VA staff assisting with military sexual trauma claims. Seeks to prevent a recurrence of trauma to ensure veterans receive fair, informed support during the medical disability examination process.


Romance Scam Prevention Act

Led by: Reps. David Valadao, Brittany Pettersen, Tom Suozzi

Requires dating apps to notify users if they have interacted with someone removed for fraud. Protects users from financial exploitation and online abuse.


Fire Safe Electrical Corridors Act

Led by: Reps. Salud Carbajal, David Valadao, Jim Costa, and Brian Fitzpatrick

Streamlines the removal of hazardous vegetation near power lines to reduce wildfire risk. Cuts red tape to protect communities.


HALOS Act

Led by: Reps. Mike Lawler and Josh Gottheimer

Clarifies that startups can present ideas at demo events without triggering securities violations. Defines angel investors and removes barriers to

early-stage capital.

Click HERE for the full list of bipartisan bills introduced by our Members this Congress.

The Problem Solvers Caucus is a group of Members of Congress — split between Republicans and Democrats — committed to advancing common-sense solutions to key issues facing our nation. Our Members sit down together every week to debate, exchange ideas, and find common ground.


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