U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-Oconomowoc)
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Recent News About U.S. Rep. Scott Fitzgerald (R-Oconomowoc)
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Fitzgerald on border crisis: 'The damage is already done'
Wisconsin State Representative Scott Fitzgerald criticized President Biden's claim of having "run out of options" to address the border crisis, following an executive order aimed at "controlling the flow." Fitzgerald argued that the order is "riddled with exceptions" and does "nothing" to resolve the crisis that has persisted for over three years. He made his statement in a June 5 post on X.
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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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Rep. Fitzgerald: Biden is 'withholding critically needed military aid to our ally Israel'
Wisconsin State Representative Scott Fitzgerald stated that President Biden needs to clarify why he is "withholding critically needed military aid" from Israel while American hostages are "being held captive by Hamas." Fitzgerald made his statement in a May 14 post on X.
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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.
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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...