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 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...
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Congressman Scott Fitzgerald Endorses Jim Jordan for Speaker of the House
WASHINGTON, DC - In a show of unwavering support, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) has thrown his weight behind Chairman Jim Jordan for the position of Speaker of the House. Fitzgerald, who has worked closely with Jordan on the Judiciary Committee, praised his colleague's dedication to transparency, accountability, and action."I've worked very closely with Chairman Jim Jordan on the Judiciary Committee since coming to Congress. His passion is unmatched and his work has always been laser-focused on transparency, accountability, and action. I am convinced...
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Rep. Fitzgerald Disappointed by Vote to Remove Speaker McCarthy
Washington, DC - Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) expressed his disappointment following the vote on a Motion to Vacate, which resulted in the removal of Speaker McCarthy. Fitzgerald, who voted with the majority of the Republican conference to support McCarthy, emphasized the need to focus on reducing federal spending and countering the policies of the Biden Administration."In the last 9 months, the Republican House has passed critically needed legislation to secure the border, give parents more say in their child's education, make America energy independent, and...
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Congressman Fitzgerald Criticizes House for Passing Continuing Resolution Without Additional Resources for Southern Border
WASHINGTON, DC – In a statement released today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) expressed his disappointment after a continuing resolution (CR) was passed in the House of Representatives without providing additional resources to secure the southern border.Since President Biden assumed office, concerns about border security have escalated. Congress has been receiving daily reports from border patrol and reading alarming accounts of the worsening situation. In response, Rep. Fitzgerald voted in favor of a CR that aimed to address these issues...
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Congressman Fitzgerald Celebrates Passage of Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and State and Foreign Operations Appropriations Bills
WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) expressed his satisfaction with the recent passage of three appropriations bills for the Department of Defense, Homeland Security, and State and Foreign Operations. Speaking on behalf of House Republicans, Fitzgerald highlighted the significant achievements made through these bills.In a statement, Fitzgerald remarked, "House Republicans delivered big wins in passing these three appropriations bills for the Department of Defense, the Department of Homeland Security, and State and Foreign Operations. These...
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Rep. Fitzgerald upset with SEC special approval "for a company with strong ties to the CCP."
Wisconsin Rep. Scott Fitzgerald has voiced concerns regarding the endorsement of broker-dealer firm Prometheum Inc., citing their purported connections with the Chinese Communist Party (CCP). Fitzgerald, accompanied by a group of fellow Republican legislators, penned a letter to Gary Gensler, Chair of the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), seeking clarity on the matter.
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Fitzgerald: "The numbers speak for themselves."
Wisconsin Rep. Scott Fitzgerald took to the X platform, formerly known as Twitter, to criticize President Biden's economic policies known as "Bidenomics". The post coincides with the President's visit to Wisconsin, where he addressed his economic policies on the same day.