Scott Lawrence Fitzgerald, U.S. Representative of Wisconsin's 5th congressional district | Official U.S. House headshot
Scott Lawrence Fitzgerald, U.S. Representative of Wisconsin's 5th congressional district | Official U.S. House headshot
Scott Fitzgerald, currently serving as a U.S. Congressman for Wisconsin's 5th district, has made recent statements on social media regarding critical legislative efforts. Representing the district since 2021, Fitzgerald replaced Jim Sensenbrenner and previously served in the Wisconsin State Senate from 1995 to 2021. Born in Chicago in 1963 and residing in Clyman, Fitzgerald holds a BS degree from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh.
On June 11, 2025, Rep. Scott Fitzgerald addressed the issue of fentanyl-related overdoses in a tweet. He stated that "House Republicans are delivering on our promise to stop the flow of deadly fentanyl that’s devastated communities and torn families apart." He highlighted drug overdoses as the leading cause of accidental death among Americans aged 18-45, with fentanyl being the primary contributor.
The following day, June 12, Fitzgerald discussed fiscal measures taken by House Republicans through another tweet. He noted the passage of the Rescissions Act of 2025, emphasizing that "we aren’t just cutting spending—we are codifying @DOGE's findings into law." The act aims to lock in $9.4 billion in savings and marks a step toward what he describes as "restoring fiscal sanity."
In a subsequent tweet on June 12, Fitzgerald provided further information by linking to his full statement on these matters. He invited readers to "Read my full statement below ", directing them to additional details about his legislative efforts.
Scott Fitzgerald's comments reflect ongoing efforts within Congress to address public health crises related to drug use and financial management aimed at benefiting American citizens.