STATEMENT FROM THE PROBLEM SOLVERS CAUCUS ON MEETING WITH VICE PRESIDENT PENCE ON CORONAVIRUS

WASHINGTON – Today, seven Republicans and seven Democrats of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus met with Vice President Pence. After their meeting they released this statement:

"Earlier today, members of the bipartisan Problem Solvers Caucus met with the Vice President to get briefed on and discuss the global spread, and potential impact, of the novel Coronavirus here in the United States. The American people rightly expect us to rise above partisan politics, unite together, and immediately pass an emergency funding bill to combat this threat to our country and families."

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The Problem Solvers Caucus is a bipartisan group in Congress comprising 48 members – equally divided between Democrats and Republicans – who are committed to forging bipartisan cooperation on key issues. It is co-chaired by Congressman Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ) and Congressman Tom Reed (R-NY).