U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI)
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Scott Fitzgerald backs Equal Representation Act mandating citizen-only census count
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) recently voted in favor of H.R. 7109, also known as the Equal Representation Act. This proposed legislation seeks to mandate that the Census Bureau reintroduce the citizenship question on its decennial census and allow only U.S. citizens to be considered when determining the number of congressional seats.
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Fitzgerald Introduces Bill to Keep Offenders Off the Street
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act to address issues with bail policies and enhance public safety. The bill aims to provide judges and prosecutors with comprehensive information about a defendant's criminal history to prevent violent offenders from being released back into communities.Fitzgerald emphasized the importance of the bill by referring to a specific incident in Waukesha, Wisconsin, where a violent criminal was released and later caused a tragic outcome. He stated, "Weak bail policies...
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Fitzgerald Passes Legislation to Change Definition of Firearms
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald of Wisconsin's 5th District has successfully shepherded a groundbreaking piece of legislation through the House Judiciary Committee. H.R. 3269, known as the Law-Enforcement Innovate to De-Escalate Act, marks a significant milestone as it seeks to redefine what qualifies as a firearm.The bill aims to amend the Gun Control Act of 1968 by excluding certain less-than-lethal projectile devices, such as tasers, from the definition of a firearm. Representative Fitzgerald highlighted the importance of this legislation in enhancing safety for both law...
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Fitzgerald Introduces Bill to Protect Businesses from Double Income Taxation
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has introduced the Interstate Commerce Simplification Act to prevent states from subjecting businesses to double income taxation. The bill aims to shield businesses that sell goods or services into a state without a physical presence from being taxed by that state."Without clear and concise guidance, overzealous states can pursue tax revenue from business owners simply for having a website. This ultimately leaves business owners with a mess of compliance burdens and vulnerable to double taxation. I’m proud to introduce...
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Fitzgerald Introduces Resolution to Repeal Federal Reserve’s Misguided Climate Principles
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) released a statement announcing his resolution to repeal the Federal Reserve's Climate-Related Financial Risk principles. The principles require banks with over $100 billion in assets to incorporate climate risk considerations into various aspects of their operations.In his statement, Rep. Fitzgerald criticized the Federal Reserve's initiative, stating, "Financial institutions have managed risks associated with severe weather events for hundreds of years now, so the Federal Reserve’s effort to infuse climate change...
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Fitzgerald Speaks with Prime Minister Netanyahu Following Letter Requesting a Joint Address to Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) recently had the opportunity to speak with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu regarding a Joint Address to Congress. In a statement released, Rep. Fitzgerald expressed his gratitude towards Prime Minister Netanyahu for taking the time to engage with members of Congress during a visit to Israel."I appreciate Prime Minister Netanyahu taking the time to field questions from us members while we were on a congressional visit in Israel, and I am encouraged to hear him agree to deliver a Joint Address to Congress....
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Fitzgerald Introduces Bill to Codify Credit Reporting Practices for Homebuyers
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has introduced the Accurate Credit Reporting for Homebuyers Act, aimed at maintaining the requirement for Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac to obtain a credit report and credit score from each of the three national credit bureaus when they provide a residential mortgage loan. This requirement is commonly known as the “tri-merge requirement.”In a statement, Rep. Fitzgerald criticized the FHFA's proposal to transition to a bi-merge credit reporting requirement, stating, “President Biden’s financial regulators seem to rely more...
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Fitzgerald Applauds Speaker Johnson for Remarks on Netanyahu Joint Address to Congress
Washington, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has praised Speaker Mike Johnson for his plans to invite Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to deliver a joint address to Congress. In response to this announcement, Rep. Fitzgerald stated, "I am encouraged to hear that Speaker Mike Johnson plans to invite Prime Minister Netanyahu to deliver a joint address to Congress, as Israel fights to defend itself and bring home the hostages."Fitzgerald further expressed his proactive involvement in organizing members from the House Republican Conference to support the initiative,...
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Fitzgerald Applauds Passage of Capital Formation Bill for Boosting Economic Opportunity
WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued a statement expressing his support for the passage of H.R. 2799, the Expanding Access to Capital Act."American public markets remain the go-to place for innovative companies to grow and build capital, but we cannot take our strength for granted," said Rep. Fitzgerald.Fitzgerald highlighted the challenges posed by the regulatory environment under the leadership of President Biden, stating, "Under President Biden’s leadership, and with the help of his federal bureaucrats, the regulatory environment has...
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Fitzgerald Statement on Voting to Impeach DHS Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued a statement regarding his vote to impeach Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas. Fitzgerald expressed his strong criticism of Mayorkas, citing reasons for his decision to support the impeachment.Fitzgerald stated, “Secretary Mayorkas has completely breached public trust. You need not look any further than his flip-flopping under oath at Congressional hearings about the operational control of the border. While he insisted that he did have operational control over the border, he quickly changed tune...
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Fitzgerald Introduces Bill to Combat Illicit Digital Asset Transactions
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has introduced the Combating Money Laundering in Cyber Crime Act, a bill aimed at addressing the growing issue of illicit digital asset transactions. The bill seeks to align criminal and banking statutes and clarify the investigative authority of the U.S. Secret Service (USSS) in relation to crimes involving digital assets.The USSS is responsible for investigating various cyber-related criminal activities, including the illicit use of digital assets. However, there are significant challenges when it comes to dealing...
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Fitzgerald Votes to Hold Hunter Biden in Contempt of Congress
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has voted to hold Hunter Biden in contempt of Congress for his refusal to comply with a lawful subpoena. The resolution, which recommends that the House of Representatives find Hunter Biden in contempt, was passed in a House Judiciary Committee Markup this week.In a statement, Rep. Fitzgerald expressed his disappointment in Hunter Biden's lack of cooperation. He stated, "House Committee investigations have uncovered more than enough proof to warrant the deposition subpoenas we sent to Hunter Biden last month. Instead of cooperating—as...
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Fitzgerald & Colleagues Co-Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Expand Credit Options for Americans
WASHINGTON, DC – A bipartisan group of lawmakers, including Congressman Scott Fitzgerald, Congressman Brad Sherman, Congressman Juan Vargas, and Congresswoman Young Kim, have introduced a bill aimed at expanding credit options for Americans. The bill, known as the Expanding Access to Lending Options Act, would provide credit unions with the flexibility to offer longer loan terms and lower monthly payments, thereby increasing competition in lending products such as small business, student, and agricultural loans.Representative Fitzgerald, hailing from Wisconsin, emphasized...
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Fitzgerald Votes to Pass NDAA
WASHINGTON, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) voted in favor of the Conference Report on the FY24 National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), citing significant conservative victories. The legislation includes provisions such as the largest pay raise for servicemembers in two decades, an end to liberal ideology infiltrating the U.S. military, and a Parents' Bill of Rights for military families.In a statement, Rep. Fitzgerald expressed his support for the bill, highlighting the positive impact it will have on the military community. He stated, "Today's NDAA bill...
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Fitzgerald Votes to Pass Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) celebrated the passage of the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act, which aims to provide students with greater milk choices in their school cafeteria.Fitzgerald expressed his satisfaction with the legislation, stating, "This whole milk legislation was a win all around for Wisconsinites, particularly for our farmers and students. Outdated government definitions have long vilified whole milk as an unhealthy drink option for students, when the reality is that milk has 13 essential nutrients that are critical for proper...
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Fitzgerald Votes to Formalize Impeachment Inquiry into President Joe Biden
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald of Wisconsin has voted in favor of initiating a formal impeachment inquiry into President Joe Biden. In a statement, Rep. Fitzgerald explained the reasons behind this decision, citing the need to address alleged corruption within the Biden family and the president's potential involvement in a foreign influence peddling scheme.According to Rep. Fitzgerald, House Republicans have faced obstruction from the White House in their investigation of these matters. He stated, "Today's vote was necessary as House Republicans continue to face obstruction...
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Fitzgerald Supports Overturning Burdensome CFPB Rule
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has expressed his support for overturning a burdensome and overly complex final rule implemented by the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB). The rule in question implements Section 1071 of the Dodd-Frank Act and has raised concerns about its impact on small businesses' ability to access affordable credit.In a statement, Rep. Fitzgerald said, "I was proud to vote in support of S.J.Res. 32 today to safeguard small businesses' ability to access affordable credit that supports and grows our economy." He further...
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Fitzgerald's Chinese Espionage Reporting Act Passes Out of Judiciary Committee Markup
Washington, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald's bill, the Countering Chinese Espionage Reporting Act, has successfully passed out of the Judiciary Committee Markup. The bill aims to strengthen the United States' response to the Chinese Communist Party's (CCP) ongoing economic theft of U.S. intellectual property. It specifically directs the Attorney General to prepare an annual report on the Department of Justice's efforts to counter Chinese national security threats, including trade secret theft, intellectual property and research theft, and threats from non-traditional...
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Fitzgerald Statement on Energy and Water Appropriations
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) expressed his satisfaction with the passage of the Energy and Water Development and Related Agencies appropriations bill, H.R. 4394. In a statement, Rep. Fitzgerald highlighted the progress being made in Congress regarding appropriations bills.“The House is open for business and we’re picking right back up on passing appropriations bills," said Rep. Fitzgerald. "Speaker Johnson outlined an ambitious plan that I believe will put the House on a path to pass all the remaining funding bills and begin negotiations with the...
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Fitzgerald Statement on Election of Speaker Mike Johnson
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has issued a statement regarding the election of Rep. Mike Johnson (LA-04) as the Speaker of the House in the 118th Congress. In his statement, Rep. Fitzgerald congratulated Rep. Johnson on his election and expressed his confidence in his leadership abilities.Rep. Fitzgerald began by extending his congratulations to Rep. Johnson, describing him as a colleague and friend. He stated, "First and foremost, I’d like to congratulate my colleague and friend Mike Johnson on his election to lead the People’s House." Rep. Fitzgerald also...