Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick

Fitzpatrick Secures $2 Million to Expand Historic Boone Farm and Establish the African American Community Center of Bucks County

Thu, 302 Oct 2026 12:00:00 EST

Middletown Township, PA — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced he has secured $2 million in federal Community Project Funding to complete the restoration and expansion of Boone Farm, establishing the African American Community Center of Bucks County—helping to provide a permanent space for the African American Museum of Bucks County and transforming the historic space into a center of education, cultural preservation, dialogue, civic engagement, and fellowship.

At the heart of this effort is the legacy of Linda Salley, the AAMBC’s late President and Executive Director, whose vision, leadership, and dedication helped transform a traveling museum into a permanent institution dedicated to preserving the stories and contributions of African Americans throughout Bucks County.

“I am deeply grateful for the continued support of Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick and for the African American Museum of Bucks County and for all those who believe in the importance of preserving and sharing our history. This mission is especially personal to me as I honor the legacy of my late mother, Linda Salley, who served as the Museum’s Executive Director and President. Her dedication, vision, and commitment to ensuring that African American history is recognized and remembered continue to inspire the work that lies ahead.

While we have made meaningful progress, there is still more work to be done, including the restoration and preservation of the carriage house and addressing road safety to ensure that the property can be safely accessed and enjoyed by the community. I look forward to strengthening our partnerships with local, state, and federal leaders and working together to secure the funding and resources necessary to bring this vision to fruition.

This is bigger than a building or a property. It is about preserving a legacy, honoring the generations who came before us, and ensuring that the stories, contributions, and experiences of African Americans in Bucks County are not lost, but shared with generations to come. My mother believed in the importance of this work, and I am committed to carrying that mission forward. With continued support, collaboration, and a shared commitment to our history, we can ensure that this important story is told, preserved, and celebrated for years to come,” said Noelle Salley, daughter of the late Linda Salley, AAMBC Executive Director.

“Working alongside Linda Salley to bring this vision to life has been one of the great honors of my public service. Linda and I shared a deep belief that this history deserved more than a temporary home, it deserved permanence. The story of Bucks County cannot be fully told without the stories this Museum preserves. With this $2 million investment, we are carrying Linda’s vision forward and continuing the vision of my late brother, Mike Fitzpatrick, who also shared a deep commitment to preserving our community’s history and strengthening the institutions that bring people together. We are restoring Historic Boone Farm into a community center where neighbors of every background can come together to learn, celebrate, and build together. I could not be prouder to stand alongside Linda’s daughter Noelle, the entire AAMBC team, Board, staff, volunteers, and every community partner who has helped make this possible. Together, we are ensuring that the African American Community Center of Bucks County has a home worthy of the history it preserves and the generations it will inspire,” said Fitzpatrick.

Delivering For Pennsylvania’s First District

Through the FY2026 Community Project Funding process, Fitzpatrick successfully championed more than $27.5 million for 11 community projects addressing critical local needs across Pennsylvania’s First District.

With this latest round of funding, Fitzpatrick has delivered more than $80 million in federal Community Project Funding to PA-01 since FY2022.

Together, these investments reflect Fitzpatrick’s community-first leadership, empowering local organizations, responding to community needs, and ensuring federal resources translate into meaningful, measurable, and lasting benefits for PA-1.

Fitzpatrick Secures $5 Million for New Edgely Bridge Project in Bristol Township

Mon, 299 Oct 2026 12:00:00 EST

Funding advances long-term transportation solution to improve public safety, strengthen emergency access, and ease commercial traffic through residential neighborhoods

Bristol Township, PA — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced he has secured $5 million in federal Community Project Funding to advance planning and engineering for a long-term bridge and transportation solution in Bristol Township. The investment will help address the infrastructure and traffic challenges highlighted by the nearly two-year closure of the Randall Avenue Bridge, which strained local roads, disrupted emergency access, and diverted heavy commercial traffic through residential neighborhoods.

The funding will support the evaluation and development of potential infrastructure improvements to provide safer, more reliable transportation connections for residents, businesses, and emergency responders. Potential approaches include a proposed Haines Road Bridge connecting Haines Road across the railway corridor to North Radcliffe Street, as well as potential improvements to the Randall Avenue Bridge. Fitzpatrick has worked closely with Bristol Township leaders to help restore access to the Randall Avenue Bridge, which reopened in January 2026, while continuing to support efforts to identify a lasting solution to the community’s transportation challenges.

“The closure of the Randall Avenue Bridge highlighted just how critical reliable infrastructure is to our residents, businesses, and emergency services. While reopening the bridge was an important accomplishment, our focus has always been on finding a permanent, long-term solution that improves public safety, accommodates commercial traffic, and reduces the impact of heavy vehicles traveling through our residential neighborhoods. Congressman Fitzpatrick has been an invaluable partner throughout this process, from his direct involvement in helping restore access to the Randall Avenue Bridge to securing this significant $5 million federal investment. His continued commitment to Bristol Township is helping us move forward with the planning and engineering necessary to evaluate the proposed Haines Road Bridge and develop a transportation solution that will benefit our community for generations to come. We sincerely appreciate his partnership and continued advocacy on behalf of Bristol Township,” said Randee J. Mazur, Township Manager, Bristol Township.

“Reopening the Randall Avenue Bridge was essential, but it was never the finish line. The closure exposed a larger challenge for Bristol Township: strained local roads, heavy commercial traffic moving through residential neighborhoods, and concerns about reliable access for our first responders. From day one, we worked alongside Township leaders to restore access and pursue a permanent solution. This $5 million investment is an important step in bringing us closer to advancing the planning and engineering for a safer, more reliable crossing that will protect our neighborhoods, support local businesses, and strengthen critical transportation connections for generations to come. My sincere thanks to the entire Township Leadership team, Randee Mazur, and the residents of Bristol Township for their continued partnership—I look forward to carrying this momentum forward as we work to build safer, stronger, better-connected Bristol Township.” said Fitzpatrick.

Delivering For Pennsylvania’s First District

With this latest round of funding, Fitzpatrick has brought more than $80 million in federal Community Project Funding to PA-01 since FY2022, translating priorities identified by local communities into lasting investments in the people, services, and infrastructure that strengthen the region.

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Fitzpatrick Introduces Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act to Block Russian Oil Imports and Defend Ukraine

Fri, 296 Oct 2026 12:00:00 EST

Bipartisan legislation would nullify Treasury's Russian oil waiver, reinforce federal law, and safeguard critical intelligence support for Ukraine

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus and Chair of the House Intelligence Committee’s CIA Subcommittee, introduced the Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act of 2026, alongside Representatives Don Bacon (NE-2) and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez (WA-3), to uphold the federal prohibition on Russian energy imports and protect critical U.S. intelligence support for Ukraine.

The legislation follows the Treasury Department's October 9^th issuance of General License 135, authorizing transactions involving Russian diesel fuel, including imports into the United States, despite a bipartisan federal law enacted in 2022 prohibiting Russian energy imports. The decision threatens to undermine congressional efforts to cut off the revenue streams sustaining Vladimir Putin's war against Ukraine.

“Russia chose this war. Ukraine did not. The United States must leave no doubt about where it stands. We must not import a single drop of Russian oil. Congress made that decision with overwhelming bipartisan support in 2022, and that law remains in force. It is not a suggestion, nor should its intent be undermined through administrative waivers. We cannot demand accountability from Putin while opening American markets to the Russian energy that helps finance his war. Every exception sends Moscow the wrong message: that American resolve can be outlasted,” said Fitzpatrick. “President Reagan understood that strength is not the obstacle to peace. It is what makes a just peace possible. Our responsibility is to stand firmly behind Ukraine’s sovereignty and ensure America’s commitments are reflected in America’s actions. Peace becomes possible when aggression carries a cost greater than its reward. On that, there can be no ambiguity.”

“For years, President Trump criticized Europe for buying Russian energy and propping up Putin’s war economy. Further, Congress overwhelmingly voted to impose tough sanctions on Russia. Now, Trump wants to make it easier for Putin to sell diesel fuel. He is wrong,” said Bacon. “Americans overwhelmingly support Ukraine and oppose Putin’s aggression and war crimes. The Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act nullifies the Russian diesel waiver, prohibits Treasury spending that violates the 2022 Russian oil import ban and provides intelligence support to Ukraine.” Congress must step up and force the President to support freedom and oppose the war criminal. America must stand with the Free World.”

“The President’s dirty deal to import Russian oil is running roughshod over our national interests and the bipartisan will of Congress and a bipartisan 2022 law explicitly banning the import of Russian oil. We won’t turn a blind eye to that,” said Gluesenkamp Perez. “This bill will rein in this reckless deal and make clear that my community doesn’t want any part of funding Putin’s fascist war in Ukraine and the ongoing attacks terrorizing families in the Donbas. If the President is serious about bringing down gas prices, he should end the war in Iran, not send our tax dollars to Putin.”

“The Administration’s decision to import Russian diesel is illegal, and Congress must move decisively to ensure the law is followed,” Daniel Balson, Director of Advocacy and Razom for Ukraine said. “Razom for Ukraine endorses Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick’s Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act and applauds the bipartisan effort to block the unlawful and immoral importation of Russian diesel. Only by projecting strength can we force Russia to come to the negotiating table. Weakness and deference will only prolong Putin’s war.”

“FDD Action applauds the introduction of the bipartisan legislation. The timely Congressional action represents a strategic and moral intervention on behalf of the bipartisan majority of American’s who support Ukraine in its fight for freedom. We urge members of Congress to support this crucial legislation and urge the Trump Administration to reconsider its diesel deal with the Kremlin," said Daniel Vaynshteyn, Associate Director of Government Relations, FDD Action.

The Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act would:

Nullify the Treasury Department's Russian oil waiver, immediately rendering General License 135 ineffective and prohibiting future waivers or general licenses authorizing the importation of Russian energy products.
Strengthen enforcement of the existing import ban by prohibiting Treasury from expending funds on agreements that violate the Ending Importation of Russian Oil Act of 2022.
Reinforce critical intelligence support for Ukraine, requiring relevant intelligence agencies to provide support for Ukraine's defense and notify congressional intelligence committees within 24 hours of any interruption.

Read the full text here.

Background

As Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus and Chair of the House Intelligence Committee's CIA Subcommittee, Fitzpatrick has been at the forefront of bipartisan efforts to confront Russian aggression, strengthen Ukraine's defenses, and advance an American strategy rooted in peace through strength. His leadership has been informed by firsthand visits to Ukraine, including areas near the front lines, working closely with President Zelenskyy, Ukrainian military leaders, servicemembers, and civilians defending their nation against Russia's brutal and unprovoked invasion.

In Congress, Fitzpatrick has helped lead efforts to provide Ukraine with critical security assistance, expand sanctions against Russia, and hold the Kremlin accountable for its atrocities. His work includes helping advance the Ukraine Support Act through the House, championing the Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act, introducing the Countering Russia's War on Faith Act to address the persecution of religious communities, and leading bipartisan legislation demanding the return of abducted Ukrainian children. Most recently, he helped lead the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 through Congress and into law, establishing sweeping measures targeting the financial institutions, energy revenues, and sanctions-evasion networks sustaining Putin's war.

The Ronald Reagan Peace Through Strength Act builds on that record by reinforcing the existing prohibition on Russian energy imports, closing the door to administrative waivers, and protecting the intelligence support essential to Ukraine's defense. Together, these efforts reflect Fitzpatrick's longstanding commitment to a clear American objective: equip Ukraine to defend its freedom, deny Putin the resources to sustain his aggression, and secure a just and lasting peace that preserves Ukraine's sovereignty and independence.

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Fitzpatrick Secures $1 Million to Revitalize Downtown Quakertown and Strengthen Critical Infrastructure

Fri, 296 Oct 2026 12:00:00 EST

Major investment will modernize essential infrastructure, enhance public spaces, and support long-term economic growth in the heart of Quakertown Borough.

Quakertown, PA — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced a major victory for Quakertown Borough, securing $1 million in federal Community Project Funding for a comprehensive revitalization of its downtown district—modernizing critical infrastructure, improving accessibility and public safety, and strengthening the foundation for long-term economic growth and community development.

Building on Quakertown's ongoing downtown revitalization efforts, this investment will help strengthen the heart of the Borough as a center of commerce, connection, and community life. By enhancing public spaces, improving essential infrastructure, and creating a more accessible and welcoming downtown, the project will support local businesses, enhance quality of life for residents, and create new opportunities for the community's continued growth.

“Across Bucks and Montgomery Counties, our Main Streets are the pulse of our communities—supporting local businesses, creating jobs, and giving each of our towns its distinct character. For years, I've worked alongside business owners and community leaders to ensure our historic downtowns are not simply preserved, but positioned to prosper. In Quakertown, Borough leaders, local businesses, and residents have demonstrated tremendous initiative in revitalizing their downtown and laying the groundwork for future growth. Together, we identified the infrastructure improvements needed to build on that momentum, attract new investment, and expand economic opportunity, and I was proud to secure $1 million to help advance those efforts. I’m grateful for their partnership, and look forward to building on this progress together as Quakertown continues to thrive,” said Fitzpatrick.

Remarking on the significant of the funding, Doug Propst, Quakertown Borough Director of Finance, stated: “The Borough of Quakertown is extremely grateful to receive this $1 million investment from the federal government. These funds will be used in the Borough’s continued efforts to improve the downtown for residents, business, and visitors to Quakertown. We are especially grateful to Congressman Fitzpatrick for his efforts in obtaining this funding and commitment to the continued improvement of the community.”

Revitalizing Downtown Quakertown, Strengthening the Local Economy

The Quakertown Borough Streetscape Improvement Project will make targeted investments in the infrastructure and public spaces that support a vibrant, accessible, and economically resilient downtown.

Key project improvements include:

Modernized Parking and Downtown Accessibility: Renovating public parking facilities to improve convenience, circulation, and access to downtown businesses and community destinations.
Safer, More Connected Pedestrian Infrastructure: Upgrading pedestrian pathways and creating a new gateway to a future trail, strengthening walkability and connectivity throughout the downtown district.
Improved Stormwater Management and Infrastructure Reliability: Enhancing drainage systems and relocating electrical utilities underground to improve resilience, reliability, safety, and the appearance of downtown streets.
Stronger Foundations for Economic Growth: Creating more welcoming public spaces that complement the Borough’s ongoing investments in green space, public art, and downtown revitalization, encouraging greater foot traffic and supporting local commerce.

Delivering For Pennsylvania’s First District

The Quakertown streetscape project builds on Fitzpatrick's broader efforts to revitalize historic downtowns, support small businesses, modernize essential infrastructure, and strengthen local economies throughout Bucks and Montgomery counties.

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Fitzpatrick Secures $4 Million for New Bensalem Fire Station to Modernize Emergency Response and Strengthen Public Safety

Wed, 294 Oct 2026 12:00:00 EST

Major federal investment will replace nearly 50-year-old facilities, strengthen coordination between career and volunteer firefighters, and enhance emergency protection across Bensalem Township.

LANGHORNE, PA — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced a major victory securing $4 million in federal Community Project Funding to advance construction of Bensalem Township’s new Department of Public Safety Fire Station, a major step toward modernizing emergency response and strengthening public safety across the township.

The project will replace two nearly 50-year-old volunteer fire stations with a modern, centrally located facility uniting career and volunteer firefighters under one roof. Designed to improve response times, expand emergency coverage, and integrate fire, rescue, EMS, and command operations, the new station will give Bensalem’s first responders the infrastructure and operational capabilities they need to protect its residents and meet future public safety challenges.

“On behalf of the Bensalem Township Department of Public Safety and the firefighters who serve the community of Bensalem, we would like to express our appreciation and gratitude to Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick for providing necessary funding to assist the Township with the development of a new fire station. The construction of a new firehouse, along with improvements to existing infrastructure, remains a priority for Bensalem Township to ensure the continued delivery of safe, efficient, and reliable fire services to the community,” said William McVey, Director of Public Safety for Bensalem Township.

“This historic investment is a major step forward for public safety in Bensalem. The new facility will strengthen our emergency response capabilities, improve coordination between our career and volunteer firefighters, and provide our first responders with the resources and facilities they need to protect our community. We thank Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick for his support and commitment to bringing federal resources back to our community!” said Mark Antozzeski, Fire Chief of Bensalem Township.

“Our first responders are the foundation of public safety, and ensuring they have the resources their mission demands has long been one of my highest priorities as Co-Chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus,” said Fitzpatrick. “We are fortunate to have some of the finest right here in PA-1. Through years of working alongside Bensalem’s firefighters and public safety leaders, I’ve witnessed their extraordinary dedication, skill, and selfless service as they’ve adapted to the evolving needs of our community. Working closely with Mayor DiGirolamo, Director McVey, Chief Antozzeski, township leaders, and the firefighters themselves, we recognized the need for a modern, centralized facility that would strengthen their ability to protect our neighbors. So, I got to work and fought to secure $4 million to bring this vision to life. I’m grateful for their steadfast service and partnership, and look forward to continuing our work together to ensure they have the support, resources, and capabilities they need to continue safely and successfully protecting our community.”

Strengthening Emergency Response and First Responder Readiness

The new Department of Public Safety Fire Station will provide a centralized, purpose-built facility designed to meet Bensalem Township’s current operational needs while preparing its emergency services for future demands.

Key project improvements include:

Faster Response Times and Expanded Coverage: A strategically located facility designed to improve emergency access, streamline deployment, and strengthen protection for neighborhoods throughout Bensalem.
Greater Coordination and Operational Readiness: A unified station bringing career and volunteer firefighters together, strengthening communication, staffing readiness, training capacity, and command operations.
Modern Equipment and Emergency Response Capabilities: Expanded operational space to accommodate fire and rescue vehicles, EMS units, marine response equipment, and other critical resources necessary to respond to a broad range of emergencies.

Beyond replacing aging infrastructure, the project will establish a more coordinated, efficient, and resilient emergency response system—strengthening the township’s long-term preparedness while supporting the safety of both residents and the first responders who serve them.

Delivering For Pennsylvania’s First District

The Bensalem fire station is part of Fitzpatrick’s broader commitment to strengthening public safety, supporting first responders, and modernizing critical infrastructure throughout Pennsylvania’s First Congressional District.

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Fitzpatrick Announces Additional $1.25 Million for United Way’s HELP Center, Building on $4.15 Million Commitment to Bucks County Families

Tue, 293 Oct 2026 12:00:00 EST

Levittown, PA – Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced a major victory for Pennsylvania’s First District, securing an additional $1.25 million in federal Community Project Funding for United Way of Bucks County’s new permanent headquarters and HELP Center in Levittown, bringing the total federal investment he has championed for the project to $4.15 million.

Building on the $2.9 million Fitzpatrick previously advanced through the FY24 appropriations process, this latest investment marks another major milestone in a years-long partnership to transform how Bucks County families access essential services, emergency assistance, and opportunities for long-term stability.

Since opening, the new HELP Center has served more than 3,200 unique neighbors, with United Way reporting a 60% increase in neighbors served compared to the previous quarter at its former location.

Remarking on the impact, Marissa Christie, President & CEO of United Way of Bucks County stated: “United Way of Bucks County’s new headquarters and HELP Center represents an extraordinary opportunity for Bucks County. Thanks to Congressman Fitzpatrick’s leadership and his commitment to this work, we can make it easier for more people to get the help they need, connect families with opportunities for greater financial stability, and build a stronger future for our neighbors. His support helped turn an ambitious vision into a reality that will benefit Bucks County for generations to come.”

“I’ve had the honor of working alongside Marissa Christie and the extraordinary United Way team for many years, and I’ve seen firsthand the difference their dedication makes in the lives of our neighbors. When Marissa shared her vision for a permanent home that could fundamentally improve how we serve families across Bucks County, I got to work. I made this project a priority and fought for $4.15 million in federal investment to help turn that vision into reality. Today, that vision is making a measurable difference—reaching more neighbors, connecting families with critical resources, and creating new pathways to stability and opportunity. That is the true measure of this investment: not simply the dollars committed, but the lives changed and the opportunities created. I’m grateful for United Way’s unwavering commitment to our community, and I look forward to building on our partnership to ensure more families have the support and opportunities they need to thrive,” said Fitzpatrick.

A Lasting Investment in Bucks County

The new HELP Center represents a significant expansion of United Way’s ability to meet both immediate needs and long-term challenges facing Bucks County families. The permanent facility will:

Expand access to critical assistance: Increase capacity to provide essential goods, emergency resources, and coordinated support to more individuals and families.
Strengthen community partnerships: Bring nonprofit organizations, municipal partners, and service providers together to improve coordination, reduce barriers, and ensure assistance reaches those who need it most.
Create pathways to greater stability: Connect families with workforce resources, housing and health-related assistance, and opportunities to achieve greater financial independence.

Delivering For Pennsylvania’s First District

The HELP Center investment is part of Fitzpatrick’s broader commitment to advancing community-driven projects throughout Bucks and Montgomery Counties.

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Fitzpatrick Statement on Federal Indictment of Bucks County Man Charged with Making Threats Against Him

Fri, 289 Oct 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) released the following statement regarding the federal grand jury indictment of a Bucks County man charged with making threats against him:

“I want to express my sincere gratitude to the dedicated men and women of the United States Capitol Police, the U.S. Attorney’s Office, and the Bucks County District Attorney’s Office for their professionalism and diligence in this matter, and for their continued service to our community and country.

Threats of violence against anyone, under any circumstances, are never acceptable. There can be no ambiguity about that. Such allegations must be taken seriously, and the judicial process must be allowed to run its course.

Throughout my career in law enforcement and public service, I have been guided by a fundamental conviction: accountability and compassion are not competing obligations. We can unequivocally condemn threats of violence and uphold the law without losing sight of the humanity of those involved, the struggles they may be facing, and the families affected.

As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan Mental Health and Substance Use Disorder Task Force, I have made strengthening our mental health care system a longstanding priority—working across party lines to improve crisis intervention, expand access to treatment, and ensure individuals and families have somewhere to turn when they need help most.

We must never lose sight of our responsibility to uphold the law, nor our obligation to extend compassion and support to those who may be struggling. One does not diminish the other. Both reflect the values that should guide us as neighbors, as a community, and as a country.”

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Fitzpatrick Introduces Bipartisan Measure to Bar Members of Congress from Profiting Off Earmarks

Thu, 260 Sep 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), alongside Representatives Young Kim (CA-40) and Jared Golden (ME-02), introduced the bipartisan Stop Congressional Self-Enrichment Resolution, which would strengthen House ethics rules governing Community Project Funding and prohibit Members of Congress from using taxpayer-funded projects to create direct or indirect financial benefits for themselves, their families, or entities in which they hold a financial interest.

Under Rule XXIII, clause 17 of the House Rules, Members requesting Community Project Funding, commonly known as earmarks, must certify that they and their spouses have no financial interest in the request. Current rules, however, do not explicitly address certain indirect financial benefits—including circumstances in which a federally funded project could increase the value of a nearby business or other asset in which a Member or their family has a financial interest.

The Stop Congressional Self-Enrichment Resolution would close that gap by requiring Members to certify that neither they, their spouse, their immediate family members, nor any entity in which they hold a material financial interest would benefit financially—directly or indirectly—from an earmark they request.

“Public service is a public trust, and there can be no ambiguity about whose interests we are here to serve,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick. “Taxpayer dollars should never be used to create a private financial benefit for the people entrusted with spending them. If a Member of Congress requests federal funding, the public deserves confidence that the decision is being made in the public interest—not for the Member’s own financial gain. I have spent years working across the aisle to eliminate conflicts of interest and strengthen accountability in Congress. This resolution continues that work by establishing a clearer standard and stronger safeguards around the use of public funds.”

“When politicians are busy lining their own pockets, how can they ever understand or focus on the pocketbook issues Americans face every single day? Californians are struggling to afford groceries, gas, healthcare, and housing while paying some of the highest taxes in the nation. The least they deserve is representation focused on making their lives better,” said Congresswoman Kim. “I’m proud to lead this commonsense resolution with Congressmen Jared Golden and Brian Fitzpatrick to hold Members of Congress to a stronger standard when bringing federal dollars back home. Members of Congress should be concerned with building a better future for Americans, not filling their own coffers.”

“Americans deserve certainty that when a member of Congress secures funding for their district, it’s for the good of their constituents—not themselves, their families or any entity in which they have a financial interest,” said Congressman Golden. “This resolution will strengthen the anti-corruption guardrails around Community Project Funds to ensure federal dollars are used responsibly. I’m proud to co-sponsor this commonsense change to preserve the integrity of the House.”

Fitzpatrick’s Continued Work on Congressional Ethics and Accountability

The Stop Congressional Self-Enrichment Resolution builds on Fitzpatrick’s previous bipartisan proposals addressing financial conflicts of interest, congressional ethics, and accountability in public office, including:

The Restore Trust in Congress Act – A bipartisan proposal prohibiting Members of Congress, their spouses, dependent children, and trustees from owning or trading individual stocks and other covered financial assets, with enforcement provisions and penalties for violations.
The Public Service Accountability Act – Bipartisan legislation extending financial-conflict restrictions across all three branches of the federal government by prohibiting covered senior officials from trading individual stocks or participating in prediction markets while in federal service.
The Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act – Fitzpatrick’s earlier bipartisan legislation prohibiting Members of Congress, their spouses, and dependents from owning or trading individual stocks.
Fitzpatrick’s Congressional Reform Package – A broader package of proposals addressing congressional accountability and institutional reform, including congressional term limits, a balanced budget requirement, single-subject legislation, and withholding Member pay during government shutdowns.

Together, these proposals center on a consistent standard: decisions made through public office should be separated from private financial interests and subject to clear rules, transparency, and enforceable safeguards.

Read the full resolution text HERE.

Fitzpatrick Helps Secure Final Passage of Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act

Wed, 259 Sep 2026 12:00:00 EST

Bipartisan legislation targets the financial and energy networks sustaining Putin’s war and strengthens the path toward a just and lasting peace

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, helped secure final House passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, clearing the legislation through Congress and sending it to the President’s desk to be signed into law.

Click here to watch his Floor Speech.

Named in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, the legislation represents the culmination of more than a year of bipartisan work to cut off the resources sustaining Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine, hold accountable those enabling his aggression, and strengthen the economic and diplomatic leverage necessary to bring the war to an end.

“Peace becomes possible when aggression carries a cost greater than its reward. For too long, Putin has relied on energy revenues, financial networks, and willing enablers to sustain his war against Ukraine.

This legislation goes directly at those lifelines. It uses America’s economic strength to raise the cost of continued aggression, increase the pressure on Moscow, and strengthen the prospects for a just and lasting peace—one that preserves a free and sovereign Ukraine.

With this bill headed to the President’s desk, we are making clear to allies and adversaries alike that America will not treat aggression as consequence-free—and that our strength will remain firmly behind the pursuit of a just peace.

That is ultimately what this effort is about: standing against aggression, defending the principle of sovereignty, and using American strength to help create the conditions for peace. Lindsey was an extraordinary partner in that work, and I was honored to build this effort alongside him and help see it through,” said Fitzpatrick.

The legislation establishes a comprehensive sanctions framework targeting the political, financial, energy, and commercial networks sustaining Russia’s war. Among its provisions, the bill:

Targets Russia’s political and economic power structure, including senior Russian officials, oligarchs, entities supporting Russia’s defense industrial base, and foreign actors materially assisting Moscow’s military operations;
Strikes at Russia’s financial system, including sanctions against major Russian financial institutions and certain foreign financial institutions conducting significant transactions with sanctioned Russian banks;
Disrupts Russia’s shadow fleet and sanctions-evasion networks by targeting vessels moving Russian oil and other sanctioned goods, along with the owners, operators, insurers, ports, and other actors facilitating those operations;
Restricts Russia’s access to capital and energy investment, including new U.S. investment in Russia, investment in its energy sector, purchases of Russian sovereign debt, and financial services used to circumvent sanctions;
Increases pressure on Russia’s energy revenues, including authority for additional duties on Russian goods and targeted duties on countries among the largest purchasers of Russian-origin energy or leading facilitators of Russian oil sanctions evasion; and
Preserves critical sanctions authorities against Iran by extending the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 through 2031.

The legislation also establishes conditions for permanently terminating Russia-related sanctions. Under the bill, the President may terminate those sanctions after certifying to Congress that Russia has signed a peace agreement accepted by the free and independent Government of Ukraine and has ceased military hostilities and efforts to overthrow, dismantle, or subvert the Ukrainian government. The termination is subject to congressional review.

The Senate previously approved the legislation 86–11 on August 7.

The Administration formally supported passage of the legislation, citing its ability to increase pressure on Russia, strengthen the tools available to pursue a negotiated resolution, and preserve critical sanctions authorities against Iran. The President’s advisers have said they would recommend he sign the measure into law.

Background

As Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, Fitzpatrick has helped lead bipartisan efforts to hold Russia accountable and advance a Ukraine policy rooted in peace through strength: sustaining Ukraine’s ability to defend itself, increasing pressure on Putin and those enabling his war, and ensuring that any path to peace protects Ukraine’s sovereignty and is accepted by the free and independent Government of Ukraine.

Fitzpatrick’s work has been informed by his firsthand visits to Ukraine and meetings with Ukrainian leaders, servicemembers, and civilians confronting Russia’s aggression. His efforts have included the Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act, the Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act, the Ukraine Support Act, and bipartisan initiatives addressing Russia’s attacks on civilians and the abduction of Ukrainian children.

The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act carries that strategy forward by targeting the financial and energy networks sustaining Putin’s war machine, imposing consequences on those enabling his aggression, and strengthening Ukraine’s position in pursuit of a just and lasting peace.

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Fitzpatrick-Led Effort to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Costs Passes House

Wed, 259 Sep 2026 12:00:00 EST

Bipartisan Ratepayer Protection Act Passes 417–3, advancing Fitzpatrick’s broader push to make data center growth accountable to families and communities

WASHINGTON, D.C. — After months of pushing for stronger protections around rapidly expanding data center development, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) marked a major bipartisan breakthrough in that effort as the House passed the Ratepayer Protection Act (H.R. 9340) by an overwhelming 417–3 vote.

The legislation, cosponsored by Fitzpatrick, would help ensure that the extraordinary energy infrastructure costs driven by large-scale data center development are borne by the companies creating that demand—not shifted onto families and small businesses through higher utility bills.

The Ratepayer Protection Act would require state public utility commissions to consider standards ensuring large-load data centers cover the incremental costs of the generation, transmission, and distribution infrastructure needed to serve them, while preserving states’ authority over their electricity markets.

“For months, I’ve been working with residents, local leaders, and colleagues on both sides of the aisle to put communities back at the center of this conversation,” said Fitzpatrick. “Families across Bucks and Montgomery Counties should not be asked to pay higher electric bills to cover the massive infrastructure costs created by some of the largest companies in the world. Today’s vote moves us closer to putting that principle into practice. America can lead in innovation without shifting the cost of that growth onto working families, seniors, and small businesses. Growth should strengthen our communities, not come at their expense. Protect our families, respect our communities, and make sure development happens responsibly—that is the standard we are fighting for.”

BACKGROUND

House passage of the Ratepayer Protection Act advances Fitzpatrick’s broader bipartisan effort to establish clear rules for responsible data center growth—protecting families and small businesses, preserving local control, and strengthening transparency and accountability.

As development accelerates across Pennsylvania and the country, Fitzpatrick has worked with residents and local leaders across Bucks and Montgomery Counties to address concerns surrounding utility costs, grid reliability, water and energy use, infrastructure, environmental impacts, and quality of life.

That effort is grounded in three principles: local control, state guardrails, and federal accountability. Communities should have a meaningful voice over what is built and where. States should maintain strong consumer and environmental protections. And the federal government should address challenges that cross local boundaries, including grid reliability, energy markets, ratepayer protections, and national transparency standards.

Fitzpatrick is advancing that framework on several fronts. The Ratepayer Protection Act addresses who pays, helping ensure families and small businesses are not forced to subsidize the extraordinary infrastructure demands of large-scale data centers. The bipartisan Data Center Transparency Act (H.R. 6984) would bring greater scrutiny to energy and water use, environmental impacts, and effects on utility systems and household costs. And the Data Center Bill of Rights (H.Res. 1471) would strengthen local authority, expand transparency, and give communities a meaningful voice before major projects move forward.

Fitzpatrick is also pressing developers to meet clear standards on labor, worker safety, environmental protection, resource use, infrastructure demands, and project costs—so communities have the information and protections they need from the outset.

Taken together, these efforts are aimed at ensuring innovation moves forward without asking families and communities to bear the costs or surrender their voice in the process.

Fitzpatrick Takes Edgely Fight to Congress with Bipartisan Community Protection Bill

Thu, 246 Sep 2026 12:00:00 EST

Legislation born from Fitzpatrick’s work alongside PA-1 residents would strengthen property protections, transparency, and community voice in major federal infrastructure decisions

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01), joined by Congressman Don Davis (NC-01), introduced the bipartisan Edgely Community Protection and Transparency Act, legislation shaped directly by the concerns and experiences of residents in Bristol Township’s historic Edgely riverfront community.

The bill would strengthen transparency and accountability in the federal environmental review process when major infrastructure projects could result in the acquisition of homes or other residential property.

For months, Fitzpatrick has led a sustained effort alongside Edgely residents and Bristol Township leaders to protect the community as the Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and New Jersey Turnpike Authority plan the future of the Delaware River Turnpike Bridge. After residents raised serious concerns about the potential consequences for their homes, property rights, and neighborhood, Fitzpatrick moved quickly to bring those concerns directly to the agencies responsible, convene with residents and local leaders, assess potential impacts, and press for every feasible alternative capable of avoiding or minimizing harm to the community to be fully examined.

That work exposed a clear gap in federal law. Agencies can weigh multiple alternatives for a major infrastructure project without being specifically required to tell residents, in plain terms, how each option could affect their homes and property.

The Edgely Community Protection and Transparency Act would close that gap—turning what Edgely residents uncovered through this fight into a stronger federal standard for transparency, property rights, and community voice nationwide.

“This legislation belongs first and foremost to the people of Edgely. Their willingness to speak up, stay engaged, and fight for the neighborhood they love is what brought us to this moment,” said Fitzpatrick. “When residents first came to me, I understood immediately that this was about far more than an infrastructure proposal. It was about whether families could remain in their homes, whether private property rights would be respected, and whether a historic community would have a real say in its own future. So we went to work. We brought Edgely’s case directly to the agencies making these decisions, challenged them to consider every viable path forward, and kept pressing for answers wherever the process fell short. In doing so, we found something Congress has the power—and responsibility—to fix: communities facing the potential loss of residential property are not guaranteed a clear comparison of how the alternatives before the government would affect them. This bill changes that. We should never accept a false choice between building the infrastructure our communities need and protecting the communities themselves. We can do both and must do both. I’m grateful to Congressman Don Davis for joining me in this bipartisan effort and helping turn a fight that began in Edgely into meaningful protection for communities nationwide.”

“Families and landowners across eastern North Carolina deserve clear information when federal projects could affect their property or livelihoods. The Edgely Community Protection and Transparency Act would provide greater transparency around potential property acquisitions and ensure affected communities have an opportunity to be heard before federal agencies move forward. No one should be kept in the dark about decisions that could affect their homes, farms, businesses, and way of life,” said Davis.

“Bristol Township Council is grateful to Congressman Fitzpatrick for listening to our residents and taking their concerns directly to Washington,” said Bristol Township Council President Craig Bowen. “The families of Edgely deserve to know that every reasonable alternative has been fully considered before decisions are made that could forever change their neighborhood or force residents from their homes. This community has stood together, asked important questions, and made it clear that progress should never come at the expense of transparency or a meaningful public voice. The Edgely Community Protection and Transparency Act takes what our residents have experienced here in Bristol Township and turns it into stronger protections for communities across the country. We appreciate Congressman Fitzpatrick’s continued partnership and his commitment to making sure the people of Edgely are heard throughout this process.”

The Edgely Community Protection and Transparency Act would:

Require agencies to identify and compare anticipated property-acquisition impacts of a proposed federal action and every alternative analyzed.
Require an agency that selects a preferred alternative to state whether that option minimizes property acquisition compared with the other alternatives.
Require agencies to explain how public comments regarding property acquisition were considered when choosing a preferred alternative.

Background

The Pennsylvania Turnpike Commission and New Jersey Turnpike Authority, with guidance from the Federal Highway Administration, are evaluating the future of the Delaware River Bridge. Nine replacement alternatives were initially considered before two—the North Partial Impact Alternative and North Staged Alternative—were advanced for further evaluation. In June 2026, the agencies announced the North Partial Impact Alternative as their preferred option while continuing to evaluate the North Staged Alternative.

Reviews found that the preferred alternative could impact multiple residential properties. Under current law, however, agencies are not specifically required to disclose and compare the property-acquisition impacts associated with every alternative analyzed in an Environmental Impact Statement—a gap the Edgely Community Protection and Transparency Act is designed to address.

The agencies are expected to publish a Draft Supplemental Environmental Impact Statement examining the engineering and transportation needs and the social, economic, cultural, and environmental impacts of the remaining alternatives. Following public comment and completion of the Final SEIS, the Federal Highway Administration will issue the final Record of Decision

The legislation marks the latest step in Fitzpatrick’s ongoing work with Edgely residents to protect their homes and property rights, demand transparency and accountability from the agencies involved, and ensure the community has a meaningful voice throughout the process.

Read the full bill text here.

Fitzpatrick Introduces Bipartisan American Mariner Tax Fairness Act to Strengthen U.S. Maritime Workforce

Thu, 239 Aug 2026 12:00:00 EST

Targeted tax relief would help address mariner recruitment and retention challenges and strengthen national readiness

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), joined by Representatives Tom Suozzi (NY-3), Nicole Malliotakis (NY-11), and Brendan Boyle (PA-2), introduced the bipartisan American Mariner Tax Fairness Act, legislation to strengthen America’s merchant mariner workforce by providing targeted tax relief to qualifying U.S. mariners serving aboard U.S.-flag vessels in international trade.

America’s U.S.-flag deep-sea fleet has declined from roughly 1,100 oceangoing vessels in 1950 to fewer than 200 today, shrinking with it the pool of credentialed mariners available to crew commercial vessels and sustain the sealift capacity our nation depends on. Federal maritime readiness reviews have consistently identified recruitment and retention as a central challenge to maintaining that capability.

“America’s maritime strength depends first on the men and women who crew our ships,” said Fitzpatrick. “Our merchant mariners spend months away from their families doing demanding, essential work that keeps commerce moving and preserves a capability our nation cannot afford to lose. Yet the workforce we depend on is shrinking, and recruitment and retention remain a serious challenge. Good governing means identifying the pressure point and delivering a practical solution. This bill brings greater fairness to the tax code, reflects the realities of service at sea, and helps make these careers more sustainable. If we are serious about strengthening our economy, national security, and America’s maritime future, we have to start with the men and women who make that mission possible.”

“America’s economic and national security depend on a strong maritime industry with skilled mariners to crew our ships. This bipartisan bill recognizes the sacrifices mariners make in entering such a demanding profession by providing targeted tax relief through extending the foreign earned income exclusion to members of this essential workforce. My district is home to the U.S. Merchant Marine Academy and Webb Institute of Naval Architecture, so I know firsthand how vital our mariners are to America’s economy and global security. I’m proud to support the men, women, and legislation that keep our commerce moving,” said Suozzi.

“I’m proud to help lead this effort for mariners in Philadelphia and across the country. America’s merchant mariners are essential to our economy and our national security, and our tax code should recognize the critical role they play. This commonsense legislation will help recruit and retain the next generation of mariners,” said Boyle.

"AMC thanks Congressman Fitzpatrick for his leadership in supporting U.S. Merchant Mariners - the unheralded backbone of American sea power. By offering targeted tax relief for international service, this bipartisan legislation combats our mariner shortage, strengthens the U.S.-flag fleet, and bolsters national security,” said Elizabeth O’Connor, Executive Director of American Maritime Congress.

“Recruiting and retaining mariners is one of the most pressing national security vulnerabilities facing the maritime industry today, and this bill addresses it head-on. The American Mariner Tax Fairness Act simply extends the same treatment already given to other Americans working abroad to mariners sailing in international waters, bringing us in line with how every other major maritime nation treats its seafarers. I want to thank Representatives Fitzpatrick and Suozzi for their bipartisan work in advancing this legislation and delivering on a key objective of a strong U.S. maritime policy,” said Adam Vokac, President, Marine Engineers’ Beneficial Association (MEBA).

The American Mariner Tax Fairness Act would extend the existing foreign earned income exclusion to qualifying U.S. merchant mariners who spend at least 90 days during a 12-month period working aboard qualifying U.S.-flag vessels engaged in foreign trade. The exclusion would apply only to income earned during qualifying periods of service, providing targeted tax relief that better reflects the international nature and unique demands of maritime work while helping address the recruitment and retention challenges facing America’s maritime workforce.

Read the full bill text here.

Fitzpatrick, Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs, McCaul Lead Bipartisan Sanctions Effort to Cut Off the Lifelines Sustaining Putin’s War

Mon, 222 Aug 2026 12:00:00 EST

Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act targets Russia’s banks, energy revenues, shadow fleet, and global enablers while strengthening the path to a just and lasting peace

WASHINGTON – Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus and a longtime leader in Congress on Ukraine and confronting Russian aggression, introduced the bipartisan Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, a comprehensive sanctions package designed to strike at the financial architecture sustaining Vladimir Putin’s war against Ukraine, hold accountable the governments and institutions enabling his aggression, and strengthen the leverage necessary to secure a just and lasting peace.

Named in honor of the late Senator Lindsey Graham, the legislation carries forward more than a year of bipartisan work to deprive Putin of the resources necessary to sustain his war and increase the economic and strategic pressure required to bring it to an end.

Additional co-sponsors include House Foreign Affairs Committee Chairman Emeritus Michael McCaul (R-Texas), Congressman Steny Hoyer (D-Md.) fellow Congressional Ukraine Caucus Co-Chairs Joe Wilson (R-SC) and Marcy Kaptur (D-OH), House Baltic Caucus Co-Chair Don Bacon (R-NE), House Armed Services Committee Chairman Mike Rogers (R-AL), and Representatives Jake Auchincloss (D-MA), Jill Tokuda (D-HI), Mike Turner (R-OH), Gabe Vasquez (D-NM), Ann Wagner (R-MO), Josh Gottheimer (D-NJ), Andy Barr (R-KY), Ed Case (D-HI), Eugene Vindman (D-VA), Nathaniel Moran (R-TX), and Chrissy Houlahan (D-PA).

“Senator Graham believed, as I do, that American strength remains the surest guardian of peace,” said Fitzpatrick. “That conviction guided our work together on this legislation. Putin’s war machine runs on oil, money, and the willingness of others to look the other way—and the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 attacks all three. It isolates Russia’s banks, shuts down the networks financing its aggression, and forces every government and company enabling this war to make a choice. By increasing the cost of Putin’s war and reducing his ability to sustain it, this legislation strengthens the path to a just and lasting peace—one determined by Ukraine, not imposed by Moscow. The most fitting tribute Congress can offer Lindsey is to finish the work he began, carry forward the cause of freedom he championed, and make clear that America will not reward aggression, subsidize it through indifference, or abandon those defending their sovereign right to live free.”

Earlier this month, an overwhelming bipartisan majority in the Senate voted to pass companion legislation, by a vote of 86-11, led by Sens. Darline Graham (R-S.C.), Richard Blumenthal (D-Conn.), Katie Britt (R-Ala.), Ranking Member of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jeanne Shaheen (D-N.H.), Chair of the Senate Armed Services Committee Roger Wicker (R-Miss.), and Chair of the Senate Foreign Relations Committee Jim Risch (R-Idaho). The text of the House bill is identical to the text that passed the Senate.

“This legislation was deeply important to my brother, Lindsey, and I’m grateful that it has achieved such a wide coalition of support. Lindsey was committed to achieving a peaceful resolution to this war, and I’m confident that these sanctions will pave the way,” said Sen. Darline Graham. “I’m grateful to Rep. McCaul for leading this effort in the House. The Senate came together in a strong, bipartisan fashion to pass the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026, and I hope the House of Representatives will do the same. Russia has waged war against Ukraine for far too long, and this bill assists President Trump in his noble efforts to bring it to a close.”

“Representatives McCaul, Hoyer, Wilson, Kaptur, and Fitzpatrick are longtime champions of Ukraine’s cause and I am glad to have them leading our legislation in the House of Representatives. After a massive bipartisan vote in the Senate, we are eager to turn to the House as we fight to get this legislation across the finish line. There is immense urgency in getting this done – July set a record for Russia’s use of ballistic missiles, killing and wounding dozens of Ukrainians, including many children. Cutting off the source of funding – profits from oil and gas – for these deadly weapons and Russia’s war machine is essential to ending the bloodshed,” said Sen. Blumenthal.

The legislation establishes a broad sanctions framework aimed at the principal sources of political, financial, and commercial support sustaining Russia’s war. Among its provisions, the bill would:

Target Russia’s political and economic power structure, including senior Russian officials, oligarchs, entities supporting Russia’s defense industrial base, and foreign actors materially assisting Moscow’s military operations or efforts to undermine Ukraine’s sovereignty, territorial integrity, democratic institutions, and critical infrastructure.
Strike at Russia’s financial system, including sanctions against major Russian financial institutions and certain foreign financial institutions conducting significant transactions with sanctioned Russian banks.
Disrupt Russia’s shadow fleet and sanctions-evasion networks by targeting vessels used to move Russian oil and other sanctioned goods, as well as owners, operators, insurers, ports, and other actors knowingly facilitating those operations.
Restrict Russia’s access to capital and energy investment by prohibiting new U.S. investment in Russia, limiting investment in Russia’s energy sector, prohibiting purchases of Russian sovereign debt, and targeting financial messaging services used to circumvent sanctions.
Increase pressure on Russia’s energy revenues by authorizing duties of up to 500 percent on goods imported from Russia and targeted duties of up to 100 percent on goods from countries that rank among the largest purchasers of Russian-origin crude oil or natural gas or the leading facilitators of Russian oil sanctions evasion.
Preserve critical sanctions authorities against Iran by extending the Iran Sanctions Act of 1996 through 2031.

Importantly, the legislation also establishes a clear standard for lifting Russia-related sanctions. Under the bill, the President may terminate those sanctions only after certifying to Congress that Russia has signed a peace agreement accepted by the free and independent Government of Ukraine and has ceased military hostilities and activities aimed at overthrowing, dismantling, or subverting the Ukrainian government.

“Senator Graham was a national security giant, a statesman of unmatched conviction, and a personal friend and mentor. We shared a fundamental worldview: America is strongest at home when it projects strength abroad. That’s why he fought so hard for this bill, which I promised him months ago I would introduce in the House,” said McCaul. “As President Zelensky told me last month when I visited Ukraine, he is ready for a ceasefire — ready to negotiate, as he has been for years. Putin, on the other hand, consistently defies President Trump and the international community by refusing to come to the table. I can think of no better way to honor Senator Graham’s life and legacy than by passing these tough sanctions, which will help force Putin into negotiations and bring us closer to securing Lindsey’s vision of enduring peace in two critical regions of the world.”

“Democracy is presently under threat from despotism, and Congress must act to defend democracy and help Ukraine defeat Vladimir Putin’s effort to extinguish its liberty and sovereignty. Our legislation goes after multiple sources of Russian war funding, including its oil and gas sectors, shadow fleet, and financial institutions. I’m encouraged that the Senate passed the companion legislation last week with overwhelming support, and I thank former Chairman McCaul for partnering with me to facilitate action by the House. This action has been delayed too long and will, hopefully, accelerate Ukraine’s success and the ending of this war, one that was initiated illegally by Putin and that has resulted in tens of thousands of deaths of Russians and Ukrainians. I hope that we can secure bipartisan consensus in the House and enact a sanctions package that will stem the flow of money to Russia’s war machine and contribute to a Ukrainian victory," said Hoyer.

"Senator Lindsey Graham and I shared the belief that opposing dictators in defense of freedom and liberty is always the right thing to do. War criminal Putin is losing his invasion of sovereign Ukraine and the threat to humanity posed by the Iranian regime is dire. It is time for Congress to give President Trump the strongest tools available to choke off Russia's war machine for the good of mankind and cripple the ability of Tehran to continue sowing chaos in the region and beyond. My friend and colleague worked tirelessly in championing these critical initiatives, and I am grateful to help advance them across the finish line in the House,” said Wilson.

“Dictator Vladimir Putin’s illegal invasion of Ukraine is failing—Ukraine is battering Russian war infrastructure and the Kremlin is losing tens of thousands of troops each month. Now is the time to intensify pressure on Putin through crippling sanctions while surging support for our Ukrainian allies,” said Kaptur. “Putin will not make peace until he is forced to. I have been a supporter of every bipartisan sanctions bill on the table to pressure Russia to end its illegal full-scale invasion, and I am confident that the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 will accomplish that mission. Designed to protect our allies who aid Ukraine while squeezing Putin and the countries that enable his invasion, the sweeping sanctions and targeted tariffs in this bill are the best chance we have to get bipartisan legislation signed into law to hold Russia accountable and achieve peace.”

“Putin’s illegal war is failing, but he will not choose peace until the cost becomes too high for Russia and those helping fund his brutality,” said Bacon. “Senator Lindsey Graham was one of Congress’s clearest voices for Ukraine, understood that Putin only responds to strength, and worked until his final days to advance the toughest sanctions package yet against Russia’s war machine. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia Act would impose crippling pressure on Russia and those enabling Putin’s aggression, honor Sen. Graham’s commitment to Ukraine’s fight for freedom, and make clear that America stands with Ukraine.”

“Since 2022, I have called on both Biden and Trump to empower Ukraine to win this war through both strikes and sanctions on Russian oil infrastructure. The strikes are finally happening, and with this bill the sanctions are coming,” said Auchincloss.

"I am proud to join in introducing this legislation to sanction Vladimir Putin and his thugs as well as the Iran and its terrorist regime,” said Rogers. “Every dollar denied to Vladimir Putin weakens his war machine. By choking off the oil and gas revenue fueling Russia's aggression, this legislation gives President Trump powerful leverage to force Putin into serious negotiations that deliver a truly lasting peace. Including additional sanctions on Iran is equally critical given the terrorist regime’s continued threats to freedom of navigation in the Strait of Hormuz and its role in enabling Russia’s war against Ukraine. This legislation strengthens America’s hand against adversaries who threaten American security, our allies, and global stability.”

"Vladimir Putin and the regime in Tehran are two of the gravest threats to America and our allies. For far too long, they've bankrolled their aggression by selling oil and gas to whoever will buy it,” said Gottheimer. "This bipartisan legislation cuts off those funding streams: holding accountable anyone who fills Putin's war chest as he wages his brutal, illegal war against Ukraine, and choking off the money that fuels Iran's weapons programs and its terror proxies. I was proud to see the Senate pass this bill with an overwhelming, bipartisan majority, and now it's on the House to finish the job. I can think of no better tribute to Senator Lindsey Graham — a national security champion — than enacting the tough sanctions he fought so hard for. Standing up to tyrants isn't a Democratic or Republican issue; it's an American one."

“By targeting the energy revenues and financial networks that fuel Putin’s war machine and enable the Iranian regime’s terrorist activities, this bipartisan legislation strengthens America’s ability to impose real economic consequences on our adversaries,” said Barr. “Senator Graham understood that harnessing America’s full strength from our financial system to our military is essential to deterring aggression, defending our allies, and advancing peace. I’m proud to join my colleagues to help carry forward that legacy.”

“Supporting a strong, free Ukraine is imperative for the national security of our communities here at home. Sanctioning Russia and Putin sends a direct message to the world: the United States will not sit by while brutal regimes bankroll aggression against democratic nations,” said Vindman. “I am proud to be a co-sponsor of this essential legislation. We must continue to escalate the economic pressure on the Kremlin and strengthen our resolve for the Ukrainian people as they fight for their freedom, sovereignty, and security.”

"Russia is perpetrating a war of aggression, and we must keep the pressure on Vladimir Putin. This action is long overdue, but we are finally moving forward with the resolve this moment demands. These sanctions will erode Russia's war machine by cutting off the revenue that funds it. We must hold those who are fueling this war accountable. These sanctions focus on Russia but will also target dangerous Chinese entities which support the Russian defense industrial base. Peace is the goal, and these mechanisms give the President the tools to achieve that goal,” said Moran.

“To end Russia’s unprovoked and deadly invasion of Ukraine, we must enact maximum financial pain on Vladimir Putin and his cronies. I will not stand idly by while countless people are killed due to Putin’s doomed quest to reconstitute the Soviet Union. I am beyond proud to join my colleagues in introducing this sweeping sanctions legislation that will enact severe financial penalties against Putin, his allies, and those who choose to do business with him. The largest war in Europe since World War II must come to an end, and I am confident these measures will accelerate that process. I am also pleased this bill extends the Iran Sanctions Act to ensure all available measures are available to cripple the terrorist Iranian regime. These necessary sanctions are a fitting legacy to honor the late Senator Lindsey Graham, a friend and colleague who continually fought for freedom, democracy, and against tyrannical regimes like Russia and Iran,” said Wagner.

“For more than four years, Ukrainians have courageously defended their freedom against Putin’s brutal invasion. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act would increase pressure on the Kremlin, hold those supporting its war accountable, and strengthen Ukraine’s position in pursuit of a just peace," said Houlahan. “The bill also extends longstanding sanctions against Iran. Sanctions cannot replace a clear strategy or the President’s obligation to seek congressional authorization for war, but they remain an important diplomatic tool. I am proud to cosponsor this legislation.”

Click here to read full text of the legislation.

Background:

Today’s introduction builds on Fitzpatrick’s broader work to advance a Ukraine policy rooted in peace through strength: sustaining Ukraine’s ability to defend itself, increasing pressure on Putin and those enabling his war, and ensuring that any path to peace protects Ukraine’s sovereignty and is accepted by the free and independent Government of Ukraine.

As Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, Fitzpatrick has helped lead bipartisan efforts to hold Russia accountable, informed by his firsthand visits to Ukraine and meetings with the leaders, servicemembers, and civilians confronting Putin’s aggression. From the Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act and the Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act to efforts addressing Russia’s attacks on civilians and abducted Ukrainian children, his work has followed a consistent principle. The Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act advances that same strategy by targeting the financial and energy networks sustaining Putin’s war machine and strengthening Ukraine’s position to secure a just and lasting peace.

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Fitzpatrick, Quigley Lead Bipartisan Effort to Stop Sweeping Rollback of Endangered Species Protections

Fri, 205 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

The Safeguarding Endangered Species Act would overturn the Administration’s rule eliminating longstanding protections against habitat destruction that kills or injures imperiled wildlife

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressmen Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1 and Mike Quigley (D-IL-5), ), Co-Chairs of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, introduced the Safeguarding Endangered Species Act, bipartisan legislation to nullify the Administration’s recently finalized rule weakening the Endangered Species Act’s protections against destructive habitat loss.

For more than five decades, the Endangered Species Act has prohibited the unlawful “take” of threatened and endangered wildlife. Since 1975, federal regulations have recognized that “harm” can include significant habitat destruction or degradation that actually kills or injures wildlife by disrupting essential activities such as breeding, feeding, and sheltering.

The Administration’s final rule rescinds that definition, narrowing how “harm” will be interpreted and weakening the law’s ability to address habitat destruction that results in the actual injury or death of threatened and endangered wildlife.

The Fitzpatrick-Quigley legislation would nullify the rule and preserve the longstanding, science-based principle that protecting an imperiled species requires protecting the habitat essential to its survival and recovery.

“Congress enacted the Endangered Species Act to prevent extinction—not to document it after the damage has already been done,” said Fitzpatrick. “For more than fifty years, our nation’s protections have reflected a basic legal, scientific, and commonsense truth: when habitat destruction actually kills or injures protected wildlife, that destruction is harm. The Administration’s rule would erase that longstanding safeguard through regulatory action and leave vulnerable species exposed at the precise moment the law is intended to protect them.”

“As Co-Chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, I am leading this bipartisan effort to stop that rollback and draw a clear line: no Administration—Republican or Democratic—should be permitted to hollow out a landmark law enacted by Congress,” Fitzpatrick continued. “We must, and will, act to preserve the full force of the Endangered Species Act, protect the habitats wildlife need to survive, and uphold our responsibility to the generations that will inherit America’s natural legacy.”

“I’m proud to join Congressman Fitzpatrick in leading the bipartisan Safeguarding Endangered Species Act. This essential legislation will reverse the Trump administration’s recent rule eliminating habitat protections outlined in the 1975 Endangered Species Act,” said Quigley. “As Co-Chair of the Congressional Animal Protection Caucus, I’m honored to continue fighting for our wildlife and the endangered species around us.”

Support for the Legislation

“We cannot effectively protect vulnerable species without considering one of the top reasons these animals are disappearing—habitat degradation. Yet that is the reality of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service’s attempt to abandon a definition of ‘harm’ that has stood for decades. In a time of increasing biodiversity loss, we should not be intentionally weakening our strongest tool to combat this growing crisis. We urge Congress to pass this bill ensuring safeguards remain in place for wildlife and their habitats,” said Sara Amundson, President, Humane World Action Fund.

“There’s no way around it: Taking away an animal’s home or source of food is causing harm. Habitat loss and degradation are the top threats to wildlife," said Stephanie Wein, Clean Water & Conservation Advocate for PennEnvironment. “Preventing the Endangered Species Act from protecting a species’ habitat eliminates our most valuable tool to conserve America’s wildlife for generations to come. That betrays the entire reason for having an Endangered Species Act.”

“The attempt to strip habitat destruction from the Endangered Species Act’s definition of ‘harm’ is one of the most reckless rollbacks of wildlife protections in decades," said Susan Holmes, Executive Director, Endangered Species Coalition. "We are grateful to Representatives Fitzpatrick and Quigley for introducing a life-saving correction that restores the law’s longstanding safeguards. When nesting beaches disappear, sea turtles are harmed. When rivers are degraded, sturgeon are harmed. When habitat is destroyed, species like Monarch butterflies, manatees, and countless others are harmed. This bill recognizes that reality and puts endangered species protections back on solid scientific footing.”

“Defenders of Wildlife applauds this quick action by Reps. Fitzpatrick and Quigley to reverse this blatant attack on our nation’s cherished wildlife by the Trump administration,” said Mary Beth Beetham, Director of Legislative Affairs, Defenders of Wildlife. “This important legislation to overturn the administration’s elimination of habitat protections under the Endangered Species Act rightly recognizes that, to save imperiled wildlife and address the extinction crisis, we must protect the places where they live.”

“To protect at-risk wildlife, you must protect their homes,” said Oceana Campaign Manager Julia Singer. “Following the Trump administration’s attempt to fast-track extinctions by removing protections for habitat that endangered species need to survive, this bill would reverse this horrendous habitat decision. The Endangered Species Act is one of the nation's most effective conservation laws, saving 99% of species under its care. Oceana applauds Representative Fitzpatrick and Representative Quigley for their bipartisan leadership in upholding and defending this landmark law and urges other members of Congress to follow suit.”

"Save the Manatee Club strongly supports this important bill. Imperiled manatees' greatest long-term threat is habitat loss, particularly loss of warm-water and seagrass habitats that manatees require to survive. Restoring the 40-year-old regulatory definition of 'harm' will ensure that unwarranted and unsustainable habitat destruction will remain prohibited by the Endangered Species Act, consistent with the letter of the law and the drafters' original intent,” said Patrick Rose, Aquatic Biologist and Certified Public Manager, Executive Director, Save the Manatee Club.

Read the full bill text here.

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Fitzpatrick Statement on H.R. 9770, H. Con. Res. 113, and H. Con. Res. 89

Wed, 203 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

End the war. Pay our troops. Fund our government. Oppose any and all pay raises for elected officials. This should be the unequivocal position of every elected official in America.

I will continue to follow the law and will vote to enforce the War Powers Act of 1973, and I will support any clean resolutions following the statutory 60-day time period.

I will vote to continue to pay our troops, provide them with protective and defensive equipment, and ensure that our national defense inventory remains at safe levels.

I will continue to fund our government, oppose any and all government shutdowns, and ensure that all of our federal workers are always paid.

And I will always oppose any and all pay raises for elected officials. No exceptions.

Every single vote that I cast will reflect these basic, incontrovertible truths. And I call on all elected officials to do the same.

Fitzpatrick Secures House Passage of Bipartisan EARLY Act Reauthorization

Tue, 202 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

House passage marks a resounding bipartisan victory for women’s health, cancer prevention, and early detection

Washington, DC—Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R, PA-01), Co-Chair of the House Cancer Caucus, announced House passage of his bipartisan EARLY Act reauthorization—a major victory for women’s health, cancer prevention, and early detection.

The House-passed package renews proven programs that help young and high-risk women understand their breast cancer risk, recognize warning signs, and receive informed care sooner. It also includes the full provisions of Fitzpatrick’s bipartisan SCREENS for Cancer Act, expanding the pathway to breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services for women facing financial, insurance, and other barriers to care.

“America has made extraordinary progress in preventing, detecting, and treating cancer, but that progress only matters if it reaches the people whose lives depend on it,” said Fitzpatrick. “Early detection remains one of the most effective tools we have to improve outcomes and save lives. No woman should miss that opportunity because she lacked the right information, her provider lacked the right resources, or cost and insurance barriers placed care beyond her reach. Closing those gaps has been a top priority of my work as Co-Chair of the House Cancer Caucus.”

“My mother and sister are breast cancer survivors, so this mission is deeply personal to me,” he continued. Their experience is a constant reminder that when women receive the right information and the right care at the right time, lives can change—and lives can be saved. This bipartisan vote is a major step forward for women and families across America. I urge my colleagues in the Senate to act with the same urgency and send this legislation to the President’s desk.”

Breast cancer remains the most common cancer among women. Young women, women of color, and women at elevated risk are too often diagnosed only after the disease has progressed—when treatment options are more limited and outcomes are worse.

Originally enacted in 2010, the Breast Cancer Education and Awareness Requires Learning Young Act supports targeted, CDC-led initiatives designed to reach young and high-risk women before cancer goes undetected.

The House-passed legislation, introduced along with Representatives Debbie Wasserman Schultz (FL-25), Mariannette Miller-Meeks (IA-01), Kathy Castor (FL-14), Debbie Dingell (MI-06), and Diana Harshbarger (TN-01), reauthorizes the EARLY Act through 2031, protecting three core programs:

The Bring Your Brave campaign, which uses the experiences of real women to increase awareness among women ages 18 to 44 about breast cancer risks, symptoms, and early detection;
The Young Breast Cancer Survivors Program, which supports organizations providing assistance and resources to young patients and survivors; and
Continuing medical education for health care providers, strengthening their ability to recognize risk and improve care for younger women at increased risk.

After 15 years of successful implementation, reauthorizing the EARLY Act will ensure these programs can continue reaching women before a diagnosis comes too late—giving patients and providers the knowledge needed to identify risks, recognize warning signs, and act sooner.

The reauthorization also includes Fitzpatrick’s bipartisan SCREENS for Cancer Act, introduced with Congressman Joe Morelle (D, NY-25). The measure reauthorizes and strengthens the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program through 2030.

Since its creation in 1991, the program has served more than 6.4 million people and provided more than 16.5 million breast and cervical cancer screening examinations. Those screenings have helped diagnose nearly 80,000 invasive breast cancers and approximately 5,300 invasive cervical cancers, while identifying hundreds of thousands of precancerous lesions.

The SCREENS for Cancer Act would:

Reauthorize the National Breast and Cervical Cancer Early Detection Program through 2030 with $235 million in annual funding;
Improve access to breast and cervical cancer screening and diagnostic services;
Strengthen patient navigation and appropriate follow-up care;
Support evidence-based strategies proven to increase screening rates in health care settings;
Reduce barriers facing low-income, uninsured, underinsured, geographically isolated, and underserved communities;
Address disparities in breast and cervical cancer incidence and mortality; and
Require a Government Accountability Office study examining program utilization, eligibility, and barriers to screening access.

Together, the EARLY Act and the SCREENS for Cancer Act strengthen the full early-detection pathway—from helping women understand their risks and equipping providers to identify warning signs to ensuring more patients can access screening, diagnosis, and follow-up care.

The EARLY Act reauthorization is supported by more than 20 leading cancer prevention and patient advocacy organizations, including the American Cancer Society Cancer Action Network, Susan G. Komen, Living Beyond Breast Cancer, Sharsheret, the Brem Foundation, and the Prevent Cancer Foundation.

The legislation now advances to the United States Senate for consideration.

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Statement on the Loss of Servicemembers

Sun, 200 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

America’s servicemen and women are the guardians of liberty and the very best of our Nation—ordinary citizens who willingly accept extraordinary sacrifice.

This weekend, we mourn the loss of true American heroes who answered their country’s call with courage and honor. We pray for the safe return of missing servicemembers, the full recovery of those wounded, and every military family whose sacrifice is so often borne in quiet.

May we always prove worthy of the brave men and women who selflessly place themselves in harm’s way so that freedom may endure and peace may prevail.

House Unanimously Passes Fitzpatrick-Golden Bipartisan Bill To Ban Foreign Money In American Elections

Mon, 194 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

Fitzpatrick-authored legislation closes a dangerous loophole allowing foreign nationals to finance ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections

WASHINGTON, D.C. —Today, the U.S. House of Representatives unanimously passed the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act, bipartisan legislation led by Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congressman Jared Golden (D-ME-2) to prohibit foreign nationals from financing state and local ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections.

The legislation, H.R. 3535, now advances to the Senate.

“The ballot is the instrument by which a free people govern themselves,” said Fitzpatrick. “No foreign government, foreign national, or foreign interest should have a hand in deciding the laws Americans live under. Today’s unanimous vote is an important step in our broader bipartisan work to protect the integrity of our elections, preserve the sovereignty of the American voter, and strengthen public faith in self-government. On this principle, there should be no division and no exception: American elections must be decided by American citizens alone. The Senate should now act with the same unity and send this bill to the President’s desk.”

Watch Fitzpatrick’s Floor Speech here.

Federal law already prohibits foreign nationals from financing candidate elections. However, it does not explicitly extend that prohibition to issue-based elections—including ballot initiatives, referenda, and recall elections—that can fundamentally alter the laws and institutions governing American communities.

The Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act closes that loophole by amending the Federal Election Campaign Act of 1971 to prohibit foreign-national contributions or expenditures in connection with any federal, state, or local ballot measure or recall election.

“Foreign interference does not become less dangerous simply because it is aimed at a referendum instead of a candidate,” Fitzpatrick continued. “A loophole in the law should never become an open door to foreign influence. This bill closes that door and ensures that, at every level of government, the laws Americans live under are shaped by American voices—not foreign money.”

Issue One’s Money in Politics Director Michael Beckel issued the following statement:

“Today’s vote makes it clear that nobody wants foreign money in U.S. elections. The bipartisan Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act gives Americans much-needed confidence that our adversaries cannot buy influence in state and local ballot measures. This legislation ensures that limits to foreign money are applied consistently, including citizen-led ballot efforts, because the American people should decide elections — not foreign agents.

“We’re grateful for the leadership of Reps. Fitzpatrick and Golden, who have proven that bipartisan action to protect our elections from foreign interference is not just possible, it’s popular. Issue One applauds their effort to ensure foreign money doesn’t flow into elections at any level and close a campaign finance loophole that the Federal Election Commission has wanted Congress to shut for years.

“It is incumbent upon the Senate to move swiftly to pass this bill and send it to President Trump’s desk for his signature. This bipartisan legislation closes a dangerous loophole and sends a clear message that American democracy is not for sale.”

Read the text of the bill here.

Fitzpatrick’s Continued Election Reform Leadership

Congressman Fitzpatrick has long been at the forefront of bipartisan efforts to strengthen election integrity and restore public trust in government. The House passage of the Stop Foreign Funds in Elections Act marks the latest advance in that sustained reform agenda, including:

The Let America Vote Act – Guarantees the right to vote in all taxpayer-funded elections for U.S. citizens, regardless of political affiliation, and prohibits non-citizen voting.
The AI Ads Act – Bans the use of artificial intelligence to impersonate candidates or mislead voters.
The CLEAN Elections Act – Ends partisan gerrymandering by requiring independent redistricting commissions.
The Bipartisan Restoring Faith in Government Act – Prohibits members of Congress and their families from trading individual stocks.
The Restoring Faith in Elections Act, Securing Our Elections Act, and Election Day Act – Establish uniform national standards for voter ID, absentee ballots, election security, and create a federal holiday for Election Day.

Through these commonsense, bipartisan reforms, Congressman Fitzpatrick continues to lead the fight to protect every American vote, defend democratic institutions, and ensure our elections remain free from foreign interference and political manipulation.

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Fitzpatrick Expands National PFAS Fight, Leads Bipartisan Push to Remove Forever Chemicals from Food Packaging and Cosmetics

Thu, 190 Jul 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Bipartisan PFAS Task Force and one of Congress’s leading voices in the fight against forever chemicals, is leading a new bipartisan push to eliminate PFAS from products Americans use every day.

The legislation targets two common pathways of exposure: cosmetics and personal care products used directly on the body, and food packaging that can place PFAS in close contact with the food Americans eat.

Together, the bills are part of Fitzpatrick’s larger effort to change the way America confronts PFAS: clean up what has already been contaminated, stop unnecessary exposure at the source, and demand accountability from those responsible.

“Since entering Congress, I have worked with affected families, local leaders, scientists, and advocates to force action on PFAS—and that fight has made one thing clear: we cannot wait for contamination to spread before we act,” said Fitzpatrick. “We have pushed for stronger drinking water protections, faster cleanup, greater transparency, and real accountability. Now we are taking the next step by cutting off unnecessary exposure at the source. Americans should be able to trust the products in their homes and the packaging around their food, and I will keep leading this fight until every community has the clean water, safe products, and accountability it deserves.”

Targeting PFAS in Cosmetics and Personal Care Products

Fitzpatrick was joined by Congresswoman Debbie Dingell (MI-06), his fellow PFAS Task Force Co-Chair, and Congresswoman Laura Friedman (CA-30) in introducing the bipartisan No PFAS in Cosmetics Act.

The legislation would require the Food and Drug Administration to ban the intentional use of PFAS in cosmetic products within 270 days of enactment.

“Americans should not have to wonder whether the products they use every day are exposing them to toxic chemicals,” said Fitzpatrick. “When dangerous substances can be removed from consumer products, there is no excuse for inaction. The No PFAS in Cosmetics Act is a clear, bipartisan step to protect families, strengthen consumer trust, and put public health first, ”said Fitzpatrick.

“PFAS chemicals are in products that we use every single day, including cosmetics and personal care products. Too often these dangerous chemicals are not disclosed on packaging and labels, meaning most Americans don’t even know they’re using them,” said Dingell. “Studies have linked PFAS chemicals to a variety of health hazards, and we need a strong, bipartisan effort to address this crisis. The No PFAS in Cosmetics Act takes important steps to protect consumers and prevent the continued proliferation of forever chemicals.”

"The science is clear: PFAS chemicals are linked to breast and other cancers, birth defects, hormone disruption, and organ damage — yet they're still hiding in the products we use every single day,” said Suzanne Price, CEO at Breast Cancer Prevention Partners. "We applaud Representatives Dingell, Fitzpatrick, and Friedman for stepping up where industry hasn't. The No PFAS in Cosmetics Act builds on the bipartisan momentum states have already built to phase PFAS out of consumer goods — protecting people from health harms no matter where they live, shop, or work."

Read the full bill text here.

Keeping Forever Chemicals Out of the Food Americans Eat

Fitzpatrick and Dingell also introduced the bipartisan Keep Food Containers Safe from PFAS Act, which would prohibit intentionally added PFAS in food packaging, including wrappers and containers designed to resist grease, water, and oil.

“Every day, families bring home takeout containers, wrappers, and food packaging that can contain intentionally added PFAS—putting toxic forever chemicals far too close to the food we eat. That is an unnecessary risk, and it is one we have the responsibility to eliminate. This bill takes these chemicals out of the equation by setting a clear national standard and stopping avoidable exposure at the source. We know enough about the dangers of PFAS to act with urgency, and protecting the health of the American people must always come first,” said Fitzpatrick.

“You shouldn’t have to worry about chemicals seeping from containers into your food,” said Dingell. “PFAS chemicals are in products that we use every single day, and most Americans don’t even know the risks or daily exposure they face. Several states have already passed laws banning PFAS in food packaging, now we need strong federal legislation to ensure hazardous chemicals are not allowed near the food we eat.”

Read the full bill text here.

Building on a National Record of PFAS Leadership

For Fitzpatrick, the latest legislation builds on years of bipartisan work shaped by the experiences of communities in Bucks and Montgomery Counties that have lived with the consequences of PFAS contamination firsthand.

As Co-Chair of the Bipartisan PFAS Task Force, Fitzpatrick has helped make Pennsylvania’s First District a driving force in the national response to forever chemicals—bringing together impacted families, scientists, veterans, water authorities, local leaders, and advocates to push for stronger federal standards, faster remediation, greater transparency, and real accountability.

His work has included:

Securing historic funding for PFAS cleanup and water infrastructure upgrades nationwide, including transformative projects in Bucks and Montgomery Counties.
Leading landmark legislation to increase transparency and oversight at the Department of Defense and the Environmental Protection Agency, hold polluters accountable, establish the first-ever national primary drinking water regulation, expedite the cleanup of contaminated military sites, fund municipal water treatment upgrades that remove PFAS at the source, and more.
Building a national coalition of affected families, community leaders, scientists, veterans, water authorities, and advocates to ensure impacted communities have a direct voice in federal policymaking.
Securing his bipartisan H.R. 3761 in the Fiscal Year 2026 National Defense Authorization Act passed by the House, advancing the creation of a senior PFAS Coordinator at the Department of Defense dedicated to impacted defense communities and charged with strengthening community engagement, improving coordination, increasing transparency, and accelerating remediation at contaminated military sites nationwide.

Fitzpatrick Leads First-Of-Its-Kinds Bipartisan Bill to Ban Stock Trading and Prediction-Market Betting by Senior Officials Across All Three Branches of Government

Fri, 177 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C.— Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-1) partnered with Congresswoman Maggie Goodlander (D-NH-2) to introduce the Public Service Accountability Act, the first bipartisan bill of its kind to prohibit senior officials across all three branches of the federal government from trading individual stocks or participating in prediction markets for the duration of their federal service.

Unlike prior reform efforts focused primarily on Congress or stock trading alone, the Public Service Accountability Act would establish one clear, government-wide standard for Congress, the executive branch, and the federal judiciary—addressing both longstanding conflicts of interest and emerging avenues for officials to profit from positions of public trust.

For Fitzpatrick, a former FBI Special Agent and federal prosecutor who investigated public corruption, campaign finance violations, and election crimes, the legislation is a direct extension of his long-standing work to restore integrity, trust, and accountability to public institutions.

“Public service is a duty, not an investment strategy,” said Fitzpatrick. “The American people deserve to know that their leaders are making decisions based on the national interest, not personal financial gain. By closing loopholes around stock trading and prediction markets, this bipartisan legislation sets a clear standard across all three branches: if you are entrusted with public leadership, your obligation is to the people—not your portfolio.”

“Right now, senior American officials in some of the most powerful positions of public trust can sit in on sensitive briefings, shape policy, influence markets, and then personally profit from decisions that affect the American people,” said Goodlander. “That is wrong. Our bipartisan bill closes gaping loopholes and makes one commonsense rule crystal clear: people who hold public power must serve the public interest, not their own personal profits.”

Under current law, the standard penalty for violating federal disclosure rules is often just $200, and no Member of Congress has ever been prosecuted under the STOCK Act. The Public Service Accountability Act would replace symbolic fines with meaningful accountability by prohibiting covered officials from engaging in those activities while in federal service, requiring violators to forfeit any profits, and imposing an additional penalty equal to 10 percent of the value of the investment.

“Those entrusted with power should serve the public interest — not their own financial interests. Issue One strongly supports the bipartisan Public Service Accountability Act as a commonsense reform toward rebuilding public trust in our democratic institutions. Congress should act now and pass this bill,” said Nick Penniman, CEO and Founder of Issue One.

“Our government must proactively oppose any invitation to corruption, which requires all three branches to remain independent and make decisions that aren’t profit-driven, but in the public interest,” said Janice Luong, Policy Analyst at the Project On Government Oversight. “Government employees trading stocks and securities have been a top concern for the American public, and now prediction markets pose a new layer of corruption that Congress needs to crack down on.”

The Public Service Accountability Act is endorsed by Issue One and the Project On Government Oversight.

A one-pager on the legislation is available here.

Background:

The Public Service Accountability Act builds on Fitzpatrick’s long-standing work to strengthen ethics, transparency, and accountability in government.

Before serving in Congress, Fitzpatrick served as an FBI Special Agent and federal prosecutor, where his work focused on public corruption, campaign finance, and election crimes. That experience has shaped his approach to reform: public institutions cannot function if the people entrusted to lead them are allowed to operate under rules the public would never accept for anyone else.

In Congress, Fitzpatrick has led bipartisan efforts to ban Members of Congress from trading individual stocks and strengthen accountability for public officials. In 2023, he partnered with Representatives Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez and Raja Krishnamoorthi to introduce bipartisan legislation banning Members of Congress from trading individual stocks, helping lay the groundwork for the broader Restore Trust in Congress Act, introduced this past September.

On the first day of the 119th Congress, Fitzpatrick introduced a sweeping reform package focused on congressional accountability, fiscal responsibility, election integrity, and restoring public trust. Recognized as the most bipartisan Member of Congress for five consecutive years, Fitzpatrick has authored four constitutional amendments and seven targeted reform bills aimed at strengthening confidence in government.

The Public Service Accountability Act takes that work further by extending the principle beyond Congress to senior officials across all three branches of the federal government. By addressing both individual stock trading and prediction-market betting, the legislation confronts both long-standing conflicts of interest and new avenues for officials to benefit from public office, privileged information, and decisions made in the name of the American people.