Waukesha Times

Rep. Scott Fitzgerald, who represents Wisconsin’s 5th district in the U.S. Congress, recently posted a series of tweets addressing state and national policy issues, including Medicaid benefits, fentanyl legislation, and digital asset regulation.

On July 15, 2025, Fitzgerald criticized Governor Tony Evers’ stance on Medicaid eligibility requirements in Wisconsin. In his tweet he stated: ".@GovEvers is wrong, as usual. He stands against the vast majority of Wisconsinites who oppose benefits for illegal aliens and able-bodied adults without work requirements. Wisconsin's Medicaid program is going to work better for children, pregnant women, the disabled, and the https://t.co/MQvk0suHay".

Two days later on July 17, Fitzgerald shared his experience attending a White House event marking the signing of anti-fentanyl legislation: "It was an honor to attend the White House bill signing ceremony for the HALT Fentanyl Act. Thank you @POTUS for signing this critical legislation into law.

Stopping the flow of deadly fentanyl that’s devastated families in Wisconsin and across the country has remained a top https://t.co/sMCyeFRMoC".

Later that same day on July 17, Fitzgerald commented on recent legislative developments related to digital assets: "Today, the House of Representatives passed three digital asset-related pieces of legislation: the Digital Asset Market Clarity Act of 2025 (CLARITY), Guiding and Establishing National Innovation for U.S. Stablecoins Act (GENIUS), and Anti-CBDC Surveillance State Act.

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Scott Fitzgerald has served as a member of Congress since replacing Jim Sensenbrenner in 2021 and previously held office in the Wisconsin State Senate from 1995 to 2021. Born in Chicago in 1963 and currently residing in Clyman, Fitzgerald graduated from the University of Wisconsin–Oshkosh with a Bachelor of Science degree in 1985.