The Problem Solvers Caucus has endorsed H.R. 1980, the Smithsonian Women’s History Museum Act, which will establish a brand new women’s history museum on the Mall in Washington, as a part of the Smithsonian Institution in Washington, D.C. The Museum will showcase the invaluable contributions women have made to the United States throughout its history in every professional field and sector of society. The 24 Democrats and 24 Republicans of the Caucus, led by Co-Chairs Josh Gottheimer (NJ-5) and T... Read more

Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced a federal grant worth $750,000 to provide Rev: Ithaca Startup Works with funding for the Prototype to Productions Accelerator, to develop and deliver a program that supports hardware startups and local manufacturers. “We care about supporting local businesses,” Tom said. “This investment enables Rev: Ithaca Startup Works to aid startups and existing manufacturers and accelerate growth in our region. As the Co-Chair of the Congressional Manufacturing Caucus we are d... Read more

Today, Members of the Problem Solvers Caucus praised the passage of the Caucus-endorsed H. Res. 246, a bipartisan resolution opposing the Global Boycott, Divestment, and Sanctions (BDS) Movement targeting Israel. The Caucus' endorsement, spearheaded by Congressmen Brad Schneider (IL-10) and Steve Watkins (KS-02), united Democratic and Republican Caucus members behind the effort to denounce the boycott of Israel, and support a two-state solution, providing this bipartisan resolution with more mom... Read more

A sewer project in Ripley will now be thousands of dollars less, thanks to the efforts of Congressman Tom Reed and his Constituent Services Program. While many may not be aware of the service, Rep. Reed and his staff are always available to help constituents, including individuals and municipalities, in a variety of capacities. After a collapsed sewer line under the railroad caused some major issues for the town, Town of Ripley officials reached out to Tom for assistance with the situation. A on... Read more

Rep. Tom Reed will be host a town hall meeting on Tuesday, July 30 focusing on ensuring Social Security is here for generations. The town hall will be held at the following location and time: Steele Memorial Library 101 E. Church St. Elmira, NY 14901 1:00pm-2:00pm If you have any questions about the town halls, please give us a call at 607-654-7566. Read more

Today, Representatives Tom Reed (NY-23) and Derek Kilmer (WA-06) introduced the bipartisan Teacher Education for Computer Science Act (the “Teach CS Act”) to help build a robust pipeline for computer science education to ensure today’s students can be successful and innovative in the workforce. The bill would establish “Centers of Excellence” for teacher education programs in computer science at graduate schools for higher education. “There is no doubt jobs are changing, and computer science ski... Read more

Members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus will be visiting the southern border of the United States in the Rio Grande Valley on Friday, July 19, 2019. Among the facilities the Caucus members will be inspecting are points of entry, a border patrol station, and a centralized processing center. Caucus members will also be inspecting the physical U.S.-Mexican border and will participate in briefings and discussions with experts on the ground. Reps. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) and Dean Phillips (D-MN... Read more

Today, utilizing the new House “Consensus Calendar,” the Problem Solvers Caucus praised the repeal of the excessive health care "Cadillac Tax" surcharge. The bill received priority consideration on the House floor by having more than 290 bipartisan cosponsors – a key new house rule the Problem Solvers Caucus fought for early this Congress. The bill, H.R.748 -- Middle Class Health Benefits Tax Repeal Act of 2019, had 369 bipartisan co-sponsors. Read more

Today, Rep. Tom Reed announced the introduction of bipartisan legislation called Danny’s Law to address bullying in schools with Representatives Max Rose (D-N.Y.), Peter King (R-N.Y.), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Haley Stevens (D-Mich.). “It is important to ensure our kids grow up free from the secret burdens of bullying. Keeping them safe from harassment, bullying and other forms of intimidation is a top priority in our district and across the country,” Tom said. “We are proud to work together... Read more

Today, Rep. Tom Reed, Republican Leader of the Social Security Subcommittee, laid out his principles for bipartisan Social Security reform under the acronym “LEAP” in preparation for an expected upcoming Ways and Means hearing on Social Security solvency. “As the youngest of 12, raised by a single mom on a Social Security check and a military death benefit after my father passed away when I was two, I understand what it means to rely on this program,” Tom said. “It is imperative to protect curre... Read more