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Rep. Ami Bera Joins Problem Solvers Caucus Unveiling Changes to “Break the Gridlock” in Congress

Washington, DC, July 25, 2018

Congressman Ami Bera (D-CA) today joined members of the Problem Solvers Caucus proposing changes to House Rules to break Congressional gridlock and make it easier to find compromise. The rule changes would promote openness and transparency, encourage member of Congress to reach across the aisle, and empower lawmakers to find real solutions to our nation's most pressing issues. The package also includes proposals to fast-track legislation that has broad bipartisan support.

"As a founding member of the Problem Solvers Caucus, this proposal is a great opportunity to get Congress working again," said Representative Ami Bera. "Right now, Washington is broken. We know it and the American people know it. We need to come together as Democrats and Republicans and move forward. These proposals are a strong starting point that empower members to do the work we were sent here to accomplish."

"We care about reforming the institution, so that Congress is actually able to get things done for the people back home," said Caucus Co-Chair Representative Tom Reed (R-NY). "Due to the House floor being controlled by a select few, most Members of Congress are not able to bring their ideas and proposals to the House floor for a fair vote that would allow us to begin solving some of the most contentious issues facing our country today."

"We've seen time and again how our common sense solutions get jammed up in a system built to empower the voices of a few extremists. Instead of letting obstructionists create roadblocks to bipartisan consensus, the American people deserve action on everything from infrastructure to immigration. These changes will pave the way to the House floor for bipartisan solutions and break the gridlock," said Caucus Co-Chair Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ).

The full list of Problem Solvers proposals can be found HERE.

The Break the Gridlock announcement builds on the Problem Solvers Caucus' success proposing bipartisan solutions for health care, infrastructure, immigration, and gun violence prevention and school safety.