Problem Solvers Co-Chairs Announce Caucus Plans for 115th Congress at No Labels Event

Washington, DC—Reps. Bera and Reed today announced plans for the Problem Solvers Caucus, which features dozens of Democrats and Republican focused on forging bipartisan cooperation in early 2017 and beyond. The shape and focus of this caucus was discussed today at No Labels’ first-ever bipartisan leaders meeting, 1787: Constructing the Peace After the War.

Although many members of this caucus have been meeting regularly for well over a year to build trust and seek common ground, today’s announcement marked an elevated commitment from the members, as the new caucus will be formalizing a leadership structure and developing a more ambitious legislative agenda.

“I’m proud to lead the Problem Solvers Caucus with my colleague Rep. Reed,” said Congressman Ami Bera. “Working together with other members of Congress to find solutions to the challenges that Americans are most concerned about has been my goal since I entered Congress. This caucus is a great way to get members from both sides of the aisle to focus on areas where we agree and can make progress.”

“We care about developing solutions for our nation’s most pressing challenges,” said Tom Reed (R, NY-23). “It’s only right that we work together to find common ground on these issues with our bipartisan partners in Congress. We look forward to getting to work with our colleagues in the Problem Solvers caucus and bringing about meaningful change for the benefit of all Americans.”

Many members of the Problem Solvers Caucus had previously signed a resolution (H.Res. 207) calling for both parties to come together to make progress on the four goals outlined in the National Strategic Agenda:

·          Create 25 million jobs over the next 10 years
·          Secure Social Security and Medicare for the next 75 years
·          Balance the Budget by 2030
·          Make America energy secure by 2024

These goals set a vision for where the country needs to go, and the resolution also highlights the importance of working on broad issues like tax reform and investing in our transportation and infrastructure. With a new President and Congress about to take office, members of the Problem Solvers Caucus will aim to play a pivotal role in passing policies that advance these four goals.

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