U.S. Reps. Mike Turner (R-OH) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on June 4 unveiled a bipartisan bill that would allow eligible borrowers with federal student loans to refinance. “This bipartisan legislation provides borrowers with greater flexibility, allows them to refinance their Read more…
The U.S. House of Representatives on June 4 voted 226-195 to advance bipartisan legislation supported by U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Don Bacon (R-NE), and Kevin Kiley (I-CA) that would solidify U.S. backing for Ukraine and slap sanctions on Russia. Read more…
Bipartisan legislation cosponsored on May 19 by U.S. Rep. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) would direct the United States Attorney General to conduct a study on animal cruelty to understand the connection between domestic abusers and animal violence. The Animal Violence Exposes Read more…
The U.S. House Oversight and Government Reform Committee on May 20 voted unanimously to approve bipartisan legislation led by U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) that would fix a glitch in how certain U.S. Customs and Border Protection (CBP) officers receive Read more…
A comprehensive, bipartisan housing reform package that passed the U.S. House of Representatives on May 20 includes several related priorities of U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). “Housing affordability is one of the defining economic challenges of our time because it Read more…
U.S. Rep. Mike Kelly (R-PA) recently led 52 of his Republican colleagues in urging the Trump administration against making any trade decisions that would allow Chinese automotive and battery companies to manufacture their products in the United States. “The U.S. Read more…
A bipartisan resolution proposed on Monday by U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) would commemorate Public Service Recognition Week, which is observed from May 3 through May 9. The congressman sponsored House Resolution (H.Res.) 1253 alongside 61 original cosponsors, including lead Read more…
U.S. Rep. Lloyd Smucker (R-PA) on April 30 joined President Trump for the signing of an executive order to expand access to retirement benefits for Americans, a priority the congressman supports with legislation he introduced last year. The newly signed Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and a bipartisan group of lawmakers are calling on elected officials and civil society leaders to counter antisemitism and educate the public on the contributions of the Jewish-American community. The congressman, co-chair of the Bipartisan Read more…
Legislation sponsored on April 23 by U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) — developed in partnership with the North America’s Building Trades Unions (NABTU) — would restore specific energy and efficiency tax incentives to help lower costs, bolster domestic supply chains, Read more…
U.S. Reps. María Elvira Salazar (R-FL), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and Vern Buchanan (R-FL) on April 20 joined a bipartisan group of their colleagues to propose a resolution officially recognizing April as Cancer Prevention and Early Detection Month. “In South Florida, Read more…
Cybersecurity apprenticeships would be expanded under a bipartisan, bicameral bill recently cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Marsha Blackburn (R-TN). “With a growing number of cybersecurity job openings nationwide, America’s severe talent shortage poses a serious threat to our national security and Read more…
The Trump administration should incorporate worker-centered principles into federal artificial intelligence (AI) policy, guidance, and procurement as a roadmap to ensure that AI strengthens the American workforce while supporting innovation, economic growth, and U.S. global competitiveness, says U.S. Rep. Brian Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) unveiled bipartisan legislation last week that would fully fund the Department of Homeland Security for Fiscal Year 2026 while enacting a series of targeted reforms to Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE). Rep. Fitzpatrick introduced the Read more…
Toward improving access to mental health services under Medicare, U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on March 25 sponsored a bipartisan, bicameral bill that would address a long-standing reimbursement disparity for such services under the federal program. “This bipartisan legislation takes Read more…
U.S. Reps. Zach Nunn (R-IA) and Laurel Lee (R-FL) on March 26 proposed bipartisan legislation that would expand access to infertility diagnosis, treatment, and fertility services for Americans. “As a father of six, I’ll never have a more important title Read more…
The U.S. House of Representatives on March 19 voted 228-190 to approve legislation proposed by U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) that would protect animals used by federal law enforcement agencies. The bill advanced to the U.S. Senate on the same Read more…
Unobligated Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Public Assistance funds related to COVID-19 response costs for hospitals across Pennsylvania should be promptly distributed, according to Pennsylvania Republicans in the U.S. House of Representatives. “While FEMA approved substantial reimbursements through the Public Read more…
Earlier this month, U.S. Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA) signed on as a cosponsor of a bipartisan bill that would launch a formal review into the effectiveness of the federal government’s mental health programs for America’s military veterans and transitioning service Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) called on the Trump administration to explain the rationale behind a recent presidential executive order that will give immunity to producers of herbicides containing toxic chemicals. Specifically, the executive order titled “Promoting the National Defense Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) applauded enactment Feb. 3 of a bipartisan bill he sponsored to expand Medicare coverage and remove barriers that prevent senior citizens from receiving life-saving infusion therapy at home. The Joe Fiandra Access to Home Infusion Read more…
Bipartisan legislation cosponsored on Feb. 3 by U.S. Reps. Vern Buchanan (R-FL) and Buddy Carter (R-GA) would authorize the use of the best available technology to improve both whale tracking and maritime safety. “With a thriving global maritime industry, it’s Read more…
January would be designated as National Stalking Awareness Month under a bipartisan, bicameral resolution introduced on Jan. 27 by U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). “This resolution reaffirms our responsibility to take stalking seriously and to ensure those on the front Read more…
While Trump has had success in securing the nation’s border, it is now being overshadowed by the “interior enforcement” that has given rise to a growing rejection by the public, according to U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). The congressman, along Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on Jan. 23 introduced a bipartisan bill that addresses the recruitment and retainment of experienced police officers to ensure departments remain strong, professional, and equipped to protect communities. “The need for professional, exceptional law enforcement Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on Jan. 13 cosponsored a bipartisan, bicameral bill to ensure that America’s senior citizens and people with disabilities are prepared for disasters. Rep. Fitzpatrick cosponsored the Real Emergency Access for Aging and Disability Inclusion (REAADI) Read more…
To address the severe staffing shortages inside federal prisons, U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) on Jan. 13 introduced bipartisan legislation that would increase pay for federal correctional officers. “Our correctional officers… have been asked to do more with less for Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on Jan. 5 hosted Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, director of the National Institutes of Health (NIH), to Bucks County, Pa., for a visit to the Hepatitis B Foundation, the Baruch S. Blumberg Institute, and the Pennsylvania Read more…
Pennsylvania’s participation in the International Justice and Public Safety Network must be preserved, according to U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA), Glen “GT” Thompson (R-PA), Guy Reschenthaler (R-PA), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), and several other GOP members representing the state. Also commonly Read more…
U.S. Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), Don Bacon (R-NE), and Mike Turner (R-OH) on Dec. 18 unveiled a bipartisan bill that would impose sanctions on Russia if the government refuses to negotiate a peace agreement with Ukraine, violates any such agreement, Read more…
Bipartisan legislation proposed on Dec. 4 by U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) would make prescription medications more affordable for patients with rare and chronic conditions. The Help Ensure Lower Patient (HELP) Copays Act, H.R. 6423, would require insurance companies and Read more…
U.S. Rep. Darin LaHood (R-IL) on Nov. 28 unveiled a bipartisan bill that would remove legislative barriers and provide clearer guidance for retirement planning. “Hard-working Americans planning for retirement shouldn’t have to face extraneous complications that create uncertainty about their Read more…
U.S. Reps. Mike Kelly (R-PA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) joined a bipartisan coalition of lawmakers in introducing legislation that would ensure a fair percentage of federal cancer research funds are dedicated to pediatric cancer research. Specifically, the Fairness to Kids Read more…
A bipartisan bill proposed by U.S. Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) that would allow local shelter dogs to be adopted and trained as support canines for Customs and Border Protection (CBP) personnel passed the U.S. House of Representatives on Nov. 19. Read more…
The U.S. House Judiciary Committee this week passed a GOP-led bill sponsored by U.S. Rep. Ken Calvert (R-CA) that seeks to protect animals used by federal law enforcement agencies, advancing it to the full chamber for consideration. During a markup Read more…
With China controlling up to 85 percent of global processing of rare earth elements and key semiconductor inputs, U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on Monday sponsored a bipartisan bill that aims to expand America’s tax incentives for semiconductor manufacturing by Read more…
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on Nov. 12 sponsored a bipartisan resolution honoring the 75th anniversary of The Arc of the United States — one of the nation’s leading organizations advocating for the civil and human rights of people with Read more…
Republican and Democratic members of the Problem Solvers Caucus on Thursday threw their support behind a proposal to codify the Senate filibuster into law, preserving a procedural rule that ensures bipartisanship in Congress regardless of the party in power. Led Read more…
U.S. Reps. Gabe Evans (R-CO) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA), members of the Problem Solvers Caucus, joined their Democratic colleagues in applauding new permitting reform priorities released by the National Governor’s Association (NGA). “We welcome the National Governors Association’s release of Read more…
The Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) would remain fully funded and operational during any lapse in federal appropriations under legislation sponsored on Oct. 28 by U.S. Rep. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA). “Moms and babies should not Read more…
Throughout the duration of the federal government shutdown, funding for the Low Income Home Energy Assistance Program (LIHEAP) must continue uninterrupted, according to U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA). “I am writing to urge the administration to prioritize continuous funding of Read more…
The U.S. Secretary of State would designate Russia as a state sponsor of terrorism if it refuses to return the more than 19,500 Ukrainian children abducted during its illegal war of aggression under a bipartisan bill sponsored on Oct. 21 Read more…
U.S. Reps. Rob Bresnahan (R-PA) and Jen Kiggans (R-VA) joined 11 of their Republican colleagues in underscoring the urgent need for Congress to pass a short-term continuing resolution so the federal government may reopen. On Sept. 19, the U.S. House Read more…
A bipartisan, bicameral bill recently cosponsored by U.S. Sen. Susan Collins (R-ME) and U.S. Reps. David Valadao (R-CA) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) would permit early childhood educators to claim the same federal tax deduction currently available to K-12 teachers. The Read more…
U.S. Rep. Glenn “GT” Thompson (R-PA) on Sept. 26 cosponsored a bipartisan bill that aims to increase public awareness about the dangers of invasive, spotted lanternflies, which have a harmful appetite for more than 70 types of plants. “The spotted Read more…
To help increase the nation’s affordable housing supply, U.S. Reps. Maria Elvira Salazar (R-FL) and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on Sept. 26 proposed a bipartisan bill that would establish a federal pilot program to convert blighted buildings into housing. The representatives Read more…
Local law enforcement agencies would be permitted to use federal resources to combat identity theft under bipartisan legislation offered on Sept. 26 by U.S. Reps. Juan Ciscomani (R-AZ), Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) and Don Bacon (R-NE). “Right now, grant funding helps Read more…
With more than 40 million Americans living with migraine and other headache disorders, U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on Sept. 19 proposed a bipartisan bill that would establish the first-ever federal initiative to address the issue. “Headache and migraine disorders Read more…
U.S. Rep. Michael Turner (R-OH) earlier this week called upon U.S. House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) to immediately bring the bipartisan Sanctioning Russia Act of 2025, H.R. 2548, to the House floor for consideration. “I have just returned from Kyiv Read more…
The U.S. Secretaries of State and Defense would be required to submit a report to Congress on the emerging threats posed to the Republics of Estonia, Latvia, and Lithuania by hostile actors under a bipartisan bill cosponsored on Sept. 23 Read more…