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 In a powerful demonstration of bipartisan leadership, U.S. Representatives Debbie Dingell (D-MI-06) and Nicole Malliotakis (R-NY-11) joined forces to urge Americans to work together and highlight the power of bipartisanship in getting good done in Washington during the first-ever live event for NBC News’ “Common Ground” series. 

“Relationships matter [...] if you trust somebody, you can work out deals,” Congresswoman Dingell said during the event. 

Amid an increasingly polarizing era in American politics, this event spotlighted the importance of collaboration and constructive dialogue. The discussion brought together the two lawmakers from both parties to model respectful conversation, identify shared priorities, and remind Americans there is more that unites us than divides us. The congresswomen also discussed their joint leadership on the bipartisan Smithsonian American Women’s History Museum Act, which would secure a site for the American Women’s History Museum on the National Mall, ensuring women’s contributions to our country’s history are properly honored in the heart of our nation’s capital.

“Women are a very important part of the history of this country, and there’s so many stories people do not even know. [...] We do not look at this as Democrats or Republicans, we look at it as people in this country should know the history of so many incredible women,” said Congresswoman Dingell. 

Both members of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Congresswomen Dingell and Malliotakis have worked together on a number of bipartisan legislative efforts. This includes legislation to prevent Pharmacy Benefit Managers (PBMs) from overcharging plans and underpaying pharmacies, legislation incentivizing hiring individuals with disabilities by modernizing the Work Opportunity Tax Credit, legislation to eliminate federal taxes on overtime pay for all union workers, and more.

NBC News’ “Common Ground” brings together leaders with different perspectives who agree on solutions to the issues that matter most to Americans. Common Good highlights stories that uplift and inspire, reflecting the connections that unite us and the people making a difference. Originally started as a television special on NBC News’ Meet the Press, this was the network’s first live event for the series.

Watch the congresswomen’s conversation HERE.