U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI)
Recent News About U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (WI)
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Congressman Fitzgerald comments on defense authorization act passage
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald has expressed his views following the approval of the H.R. 5009, known as the Servicemember Quality of Life Improvement and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
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Scott Fitzgerald receives award and supports military-focused legislation
Rep. Scott Fitzgerald shares recent accomplishments and legislative priorities via social media posts dated December 10 and December 12, 2024.
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Post office renamed after Civil War hero Colonel Hans Christian Heg
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald of Wisconsin has announced that his bill to rename the U.S. Post Office in Muskego after Colonel Hans Christian Heg has been signed into law.
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Senate approves bill to rename Muskego post office after Civil War hero
Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald announced the U.S. Senate's unanimous consent to pass his bill, H.R. 7199, which aims to rename a post office in Muskego, Wisconsin.
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Scott Fitzgerald discusses transportation appointment and FDIC leadership concerns
U.S. Congressman Scott Fitzgerald commented on key political appointments and institutional leadership changes via social media posts dated November 19-20, 2024.
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Fitzgerald joins judiciary committee hearing on border crisis impacts in Wisconsin
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald from Wisconsin's 5th District participated in a House Judiciary Committee field hearing in Milwaukee.
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Rep. Fitzgerald comments on new FTC premerger notification rules
Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) addressed changes made by the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) to the premerger notification rules under the Hart-Scott-Rodino (HSR) Act. These changes follow the passage of the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022 (MFFMA).
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House passes Rep. Fitzgerald's bill on bail reform
Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) announced that his bill, the Keeping Violent Offenders Off Our Streets Act, has passed in the House with a vote of 255-161.
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Rep. Fitzgerald's Performance Over Politics Bill passes in House
On September 19, 2024, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) announced the passage of his bill, the Performance Over Politics Act, on the House floor.
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Bill introduced to protect US businesses from Russian litigation
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has co-introduced the Protecting American Businesses from Russian Litigation Act of 2024, aimed at shielding American businesses from frivolous lawsuits initiated by Russian entities. The bill seeks to close a loophole in federal law by amending Chapter 111 of Title 28 of the United States Code, ensuring that U.S. persons are protected from litigation resulting from good faith compliance with U.S. sanctions and export controls.
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Bill renaming post office after Col. Hans C. Heg passes Senate committee
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued a statement following the Senate Committee on Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs' approval of his bill to rename the U.S. Post Office in Muskego, Wisconsin, in honor of Colonel Hans Christian Heg.
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Supreme Court overturns Chevron decision; Fitzgerald responds
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued a statement following the Supreme Court of the United States (SCOTUS) ruling 6-3 to overturn a 1984 decision in Chevron v. Natural Resources Defense Council. The decision had allowed courts to defer to an agency’s interpretation of ambiguous statutes.
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Fitzgerald supports FY25 National Defense Authorization Act passage
Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued a statement following his vote to pass H.R. 8070, the Servicemember Quality of Life and National Defense Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 2025.
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Fitzgerald votes to hold Garland in contempt of Congress
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued a statement following his vote to pass H. Res. 1292, holding Attorney General Merrick Garland in contempt of Congress.
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Bill passes House renaming post office after Civil War hero
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued a statement following the passage of his bill to rename the U.S. Post Office in Muskego in honor of Colonel Hans Christian Heg.
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Fitzgerald criticizes verdict in President Trump's trial
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued a statement on May 31, 2024, regarding the President Trump trial verdict.
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Congressman Fitzgerald responds to PM Netanyahu's upcoming visit
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued a statement following House Speaker Mike Johnson's announcement that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu would soon visit the Capitol to deliver a joint address to Congress.
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Fitzgerald supports bill restricting Federal Reserve's issuance of digital currency
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass H.R. 5403, the CBDC Anti-Surveillance State Act. This legislation ensures the Federal Reserve cannot issue any potential central bank digital currency (CBDC) without the express authority of Congress. A CBDC would dramatically increase the Federal Reserve’s role and responsibilities beyond traditional monetary policy and regulatory functions and effectively enter the Federal Reserve into the consumer banking market.
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Fitzgerald supports new act on financial innovation and technology
On May 22, 2024, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued a statement following his vote to pass H.R. 4763, the Financial Innovation and Technology for the 21st Century Act. This legislation aims to establish clear federal requirements for digital asset markets to protect consumers and reinforce American leadership in the global financial system while fostering innovation within the United States.
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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.