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Problem Solvers Caucus
| Problem Solvers Caucus | |
| House | |
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| Leadership: | Brian Fitzpatrick and Tom Suozzi |
| Established | 2013 |
| Members | 49 |
| Website | Problem Solvers Caucus |
The Problem Solvers Caucus (PSC) is a congressional caucus in the U.S. House of Representatives that aims to support what the group considers to be bipartisan solutions to legislative and policy issues.
Background
The Problem Solvers Caucus began as an initiative of the group No Labels, which was founded in 2013 to develop a bipartisan strategic agenda for federal legislation. In the group's announcement of the Problem Solvers Caucus, No Labels co-chair Jon Huntsman said, "The members of this new caucus are heeding the call of millions of Americans who want a new politics of problem solving in our government. It’s a bold move and a challenge to the way business is typically done in Washington. Our country needs more leaders like these willing to rise above the partisanship and get things done."[1]
Mission
In an opinion piece describing No Labels, co-chairs Huntsman and Joe Lieberman described the Problem Solvers Caucus as "dozens of members of Congress, fostering collaboration and teamwork across party lines. These members of Congress have listened to the message, liked what they heard and are committed to an elevated level of cross-party cooperation."[2]
Work
Featured below are work and accomplishments the PSC lists on its website:[3]
118th Congress
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The Problem Solvers Caucus endorsed a record 30 bills during the 118th Congress. These bills address issues ranging from immigration and border security to public safety to child care access, reflecting Caucus commitment to finding bipartisan solutions on issues that matter to the American people. Each endorsement requires support from 75 percent of the Caucus membership, including at least 50 percent of both Democrats and Republicans. Five PSC-endorsed bills were signed into law, eight passed the House, and an additional three received consideration in committee. View the full list of endorsed legislation here. In 2023, the Problem Solvers Caucus helped prevent a government shutdown. The Caucus endorsed a bipartisan appropriations framework to keep the government open and address our nation’s longer-term fiscal health. Additionally, the PSC Executive Council endorsed the Bipartisan Keep America Open Act and sent a letter to congressional leadership urging them to put their differences aside amid discussions to fund the government. The Problem Solvers Caucus also played a key role in crafting the bipartisan debt ceiling agreement. Building on the principles outlined in the bipartisan Debt Ceiling Framework, the PSC-endorsed Fiscal Responsibility Act raised the debt ceiling, preventing an economic disaster and putting our nation on a path to fiscal sustainability.[4] |
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117th Congress
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The Problem Solvers Caucus was a driving force in the development, negotiation, and final passage of the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act. This landmark legislation provides a once-in-a-generation investment to:
The Caucus was instrumental in passing the CHIPS and Science Act, which was signed into law in August 2022. This bipartisan legislation ensures that the United States is a world leader in semiconductor manufacturing by working to reduce the nation’s reliance on Chinese semiconductor products and creating tens of thousands of jobs for American workers.[4] |
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116th Congress
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At the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Problem Solvers Caucus partnered with a bipartisan group of Senators to develop a framework and legislation to provide emergency relief for students, families, small businesses, and healthcare providers across the country. In June 2019, the Caucus voted to deliver aid to children and families at the U.S.-Mexico border that may have otherwise been delayed due to partisan divides in the House and Senate. Members of the Caucus traveled to the border to ascertain the situation firsthand and determine solutions with law enforcement and immigration officers. On January 3, 2019, the House passed changes to House rules for the 116th Congress as the result of an unprecedented agreement between Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Speaker Pelosi, and Rules Committee Chairman McGovern called “Break the Gridlock.” “Break the Gridlock” was the first rules package to receive support from both Democrats and Republicans in two decades. These commonsense congressional rule changes encourage bipartisanship and transparency by: Instituting a new “Consensus Calendar” for any bill with more than 290 cosponsors. Requiring three days’ notice for Committee mark-ups. Establishing preferential treatment for popular bipartisan amendments.[4] |
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Leadership
119th Congress
Leadership for the 119th Congress:[5]
- Co-Chair: Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick
- Co-Chair: Rep. Tom Suozzi
Members
119th Congress
117th Congress
116th Congress
115th Congress
| Problem Solvers Caucus | ||
|---|---|---|
| Member | Party | State |
| Rep. Tom O'Halleran (AZ) |  |
Arizona |
| Rep. Kyrsten Sinema (AZ) | |
Arizona |
| Rep. Ami Bera (CA) | |
California |
| Rep. Jim Costa (CA) | |
California |
| Rep. Jimmy Panetta (CA) | |
California |
| Rep. Scott Peters (CA) | |
California |
| Rep. Elizabeth Esty (CT) | |
Connecticut |
| Rep. Stephanie Murphy (FL) | |
Florida |
| Rep. Darren Soto (FL) | |
Florida |
| Rep. Carlos Curbelo (FL) |  |
Florida |
| Rep. Daniel Lipinski (IL) | |
Illinois |
| Rep. Bradley Schneider (IL) | |
Illinois |
| Rep. Dave Trott (MI) | |
Michigan |
| Rep. Rick Nolan (MN) | |
Minnesota |
| Rep. Josh Gottheimer (NJ) | |
New Jersey |
| Rep. Leonard Lance (NJ) | |
New Jersey |
| Rep. Tom Suozzi (NY) | |
New York |
| Rep. Tom Reed (NY) | |
New York |
| Rep. John Faso (NY) | |
New York |
| Rep. John Katko (NY) | |
New York |
| Rep. Ryan Costello (PA) | |
Pennsylvania |
| Rep. Charles W. Dent (PA) | |
Pennsylvania |
| Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (PA) | |
Pennsylvania |
| Rep. Glenn Thompson (PA) | |
Pennsylvania |
| Rep. Peter Welch (VT) | |
Vermont |
External links
Footnotes
- ↑ No Labels, "No Labels Applauds Creation Of Congressional 'Problem Solvers Caucus,'" July 16, 2014
- ↑ CNN, "A plan for the next president," June 17, 2015
- ↑ Problem Solvers Caucus, “About" accessed March 20, 2025
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 4.2 Note: This text is quoted verbatim from the original source. Any inconsistencies are attributable to the original source.
- ↑ Congressional Hispanic Conference "Members" accessed March 20, 2025
