Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick

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.

Fitzpatrick-Backed Housing Reforms Head to President’s Desk, Marking Major Problem Solvers Caucus Affordability Win for PA-1 Families

Tue, 174 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

Washington, DC— Tonight, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) helped secure final House passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a sweeping bipartisan housing reform package that now heads to the President’s desk to be signed into law.

The legislation marks a major victory for Fitzpatrick’s affordability agenda and delivers on one of the central pillars of the Problem Solvers Caucus framework: expanding housing supply, lowering costs, modernizing outdated federal barriers, supporting veterans, and giving local communities the tools they need to meet the housing needs of working families.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents one of the most comprehensive federal housing reform efforts in decades. It directly addresses the structural drivers of America’s housing shortage— outdated regulations, duplicative inspections, permitting delays, financing bottlenecks, underused properties, barriers facing veterans and first-time homebuyers, and federal rules that too often slow responsible local development.

Earlier this year, Fitzpatrick helped advance the original House housing package, which included several of his housing priorities. The final package passed today now includes additional Fitzpatrick-led measures, further strengthening the bill’s focus on expanding supply, lowering costs, supporting veterans, revitalizing neighborhoods, and helping communities turn vacant and underused properties into affordable homes.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes the following Fitzpatrick-led provisions that will deliver for PA-1, including:

Accelerating Home Building Act (H.R. 5907): Authorizes HUD to award competitive grants to local governments and tribal entities to adopt pre-reviewed, ready-to-use housing designs for mixed-income developments of up to 25 units. By shortening permitting timelines and reducing costly delays, this reform accelerates responsible homebuilding with 10% of funding reserved for rural communities.
Choice in Affordable Housing Act (H.R. 1981): Modernizes the Housing Choice Voucher program by eliminating duplicative inspections and allowing remote reviews in rural and small jurisdictions. By reducing red tape and encouraging landlord participation, this reform expands housing access for working families.
VA Home Loan Awareness Act (H.R. 2362): Requires mortgage applications to clearly notify eligible applicants that they may qualify for a VA Home Loan, ensuring veterans and service members are fully informed of benefits they have earned.
RESIDE Act (H.R. 5591): Creates a new pilot program providing local communities with grants to rehabilitate vacant, abandoned, and underutilized buildings into affordable homes. This provision helps communities transform blight into housing supply, revitalize neighborhoods, and bring more homes within reach for working families.
Veterans Affairs Loan Informed Disclosure Act, or VALID Act (H.R. 3694): Ensures veterans are able to clearly compare VA Home Loan options alongside conventional and FHA mortgage products during the homebuying process. This reform helps prevent veterans from missing out on benefits they have earned simply because those options were not clearly disclosed.
Increasing Housing in Opportunity Zones Act (H.R. 7791): Directs federal housing resources toward communities that need investment by allowing HUD to give additional consideration to eligible housing projects in Opportunity Zones. This reform supports neighborhood revitalization, encourages responsible development, and helps expand housing supply in areas positioned for long-term economic growth.

“Housing affordability is one of the defining economic challenges of our time because it shapes something deeply American: whether families who work hard, save responsibly, and play by the rules can still build a stable life in the communities they call home,” said Fitzpatrick. “Across Bucks and Montgomery Counties, I have sat down with realtors, home builders, lenders, local officials, veterans, seniors, young families, and first-time homebuyers who are living this challenge firsthand. Those conversations became the foundation of this work. We listened to the people closest to the problem, identified the barriers driving costs and limiting supply, and worked together to develop practical solutions that can actually move the needle.”

“When Congressman Suozzi and I launched the Problem Solvers Caucus Affordability Agenda, we were clear that affordability could not be treated as a talking point. It had to become a governing agenda,” Fitzpatrick continued. “This was exactly the kind of result we were working toward: bipartisan legislation that can pass, become law, and lower costs not by growing Washington, but by removing the obstacles that make housing harder to build, finance, access, and afford. The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act proves that approach works. It expands supply, cuts red tape, modernizes outdated federal programs, supports veterans, and gives communities the tools to turn vacant and underused properties into affordable homes. This is a major bipartisan victory for our affordability agenda, a win for serious problem-solving, and a meaningful step toward keeping the promise of home within reach for working families.”

“Realtors are on the front lines of this housing crisis every day. We see young families priced out of starter homes, seniors unable to downsize, and working households competing in markets where supply has simply not kept pace with demand. When housing production slows, affordability slips further out of reach — and communities feel it,” said Chris Beadling, PA-1 Constituent, Broker of Quinn & Wilson Realtors in Montgomery County, 2025 NAR Regional VP (Region 2), and Past President of Pennsylvania Association of REALTORS and Bucks County Association of REALTORS. “Congressman Fitzpatrick has been a longtime partner in addressing these challenges, working directly with Pennsylvania Realtors and local housing leaders to understand the regulatory delays, financing constraints, and outdated policies limiting housing growth. The Housing for the 21st Century Act takes meaningful steps to remove unnecessary barriers, modernize federal housing programs, and strengthen the ability of community banks to finance responsible local development. By expanding supply and empowering local lenders, this legislation will help increase housing opportunities and bring affordability back within reach for Pennsylvania families. We appreciate Congressman Fitzpatrick’s longtime partnership, support, and commitment to advancing policies that support sustainable housing growth across our Commonwealth.”

Background

Fitzpatrick has consistently led the charge on affordability, which remains his top priority for Pennsylvania’s First District. Earlier this year, alongside his Co-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Representative Tom Suozzi, he introduced a comprehensive bipartisan Affordability Agenda that outlines more than 40 commonsense bills capable of delivering immediate relief across five critical areas of household budgets: health care, housing, energy, child care, and food.

Each proposal in the framework has broad bipartisan support and is designed to pass both chambers of Congress, reflecting Fitzpatrick’s belief that lowering costs for working families must rise above partisanship.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act now turns that commitment into results, delivering one of the most significant bipartisan housing affordability victories in a generation and advancing the Problem Solvers Caucus mission to move practical, two-party solutions from idea to law.

In addition to the Housing for the 21st Century Act, his recent bipartisan efforts include:

HELP Copays Act – Legislation to lower the cost of life-saving prescription medications for patients with rare, serious, and chronic conditions.
Accelerating Home Building Act – Bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at increasing housing supply and improving affordability nationwide.
Caring for Our Seniors Act – Addresses the rising cost of senior care while strengthening the long-term care workforce.
Affordable Child Care Act – Doubles key tax credits to help working families access quality, affordable child care and put money directly back into parents’ pockets.

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House Passes Fitzpatrick-Led Bipartisan Ukraine Support Act

Thu, 155 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

Washington, DC – Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus, along with Representatives Gregory W. Meeks, Ranking Member of the House Foreign Affairs Committee; Steny H. Hoyer (MD-05); Marcy Kaptur (OH-09), Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus; Bill Keating (MA-09), Ranking Member of the Europe Subcommittee; Don Bacon (NE-02); and Kevin Kiley (CA-03) issued the following statement on the passage of the bipartisan Ukraine Support Act, the first comprehensive legislation to support Ukraine and impose sanctions on Russia to pass the House in the 119^th Congress.

“Putin is counting on America to grow tired, divided, and distracted. Today, with a historic bipartisan vote, the House sent the opposite message,” said Fitzpatrick, Co-Chair of the Congressional Ukraine Caucus. “Ukraine is fighting for its sovereignty and survival, but the stakes do not stop at Ukraine’s borders. Standing with Ukraine is a matter of American security, allied strength, and moral clarity—and it tells the world that aggression will not be met with hesitation or retreat. From the start of Russia’s illegal war of terror, I have worked to ensure America’s policy is rooted in peace through strength: equipping Ukraine to win, holding Putin accountable, and ensuring brutality never becomes leverage. This legislation gives force to that principle, and I am grateful to my colleagues in the House who stood with us on the side of freedom. Now, the Senate must do the same.”

“Inaction on Ukraine ends now. Today’s bipartisan vote to pass the Ukraine Support Act demonstrates that the House stands with the Ukrainian people and that we will hold the criminal Russian regime accountable for its illegal war. I thank my Democratic colleagues and my Republican colleagues who’ve co-sponsored this bill, without whom this vote would not have been possible. And I especially thank the Ukrainian American community and all those Americans standing with Ukraine, for their tireless efforts to see this bill move forward. Now the Senate must follow suit, and work with our bipartisan group in the House to deliver the most comprehensive package possible to the President’s desk for his immediate signature” said Ranking Member Meeks.

“Today’s vote was a victory for Ukraine, for the United States, for freedom, and for international law. It was made possible because Democrats and Republicans came together behind an effort that is bigger than partisan politics – it’s about whether our nation will hold firm to its ideals and stand up for democracy, and I thank my Republican colleagues who joined us. The people of Ukraine are demonstrating that they have what it takes to win this war and outlast what Vladimir Putin can throw at them. But they cannot do it alone. Europe has stepped up, and America has been a critical partner – but we have not approved a major Ukraine-assistance package since 2024. It’s time for the Senate to follow the House and act quickly on this $8 billion in security assistance and broad, sweeping sanctions so Ukrainians can continue to push ahead toward victory,” said Hoyer.

“The Ukraine Support Act which the House passed today with Democratic, Republican, and Independent support was a choice between Liberty and Tyranny. Our Free World must stand tall against tyrants, not mollycoddle them. Liberty is not negotiable, It is fundamental," said Kaptur. "The war-torn people of Ukraine are not asking for charity, they’re asking for US partnership with that of our closest allies in the European Union. Today we said loud and clear: we stand with Ukraine, we need sanctions on Russia, and we will always stand by our allies. I urge the Senate to take up this legislation with haste and help us reassure our allies around the world of American’s unwavering commitment to Liberty loving people everywhere. If we do not, the next strategic reality we will face is defending our interests against an emboldened armed, expansionist Russia at a much, much higher cost.”

“The importance of Ukraine’s success against Russia’s war of aggression cannot be overstated. We should be assisting them because it is the right thing to do, but at the very least, we are obligated to do it in accordance with the Budapest Memorandum. Passage of the Ukraine Support Act would demonstrate the House’s continued support for Ukraine and condemnation of Russia. Critically, this bill includes billions in additional military assistance and comprehensive Russia sanctions,” said Ranking Member Keating. “I am proud to have co-led the introduction of this legislation and greatly appreciate the strong bipartisan support this bill received from Democratic and Republican members of the House. I urge the Senate to take it up so the United States can continue to support our ally Ukraine in their defense against Russian aggression.”

“Tonight, the House faced a Churchill vs. Chamberlain moment. Stand on the side of freedom and democracy, or show weakness to an invading thug who wants to restore Russian domination over a free people. Tonight, we chose Churchill,” said Bacon. “In 2024, I visited Ukraine and witnessed firsthand the devastation and cruelty that Russia has inflicted on the Ukrainian people. That trip and the courage of the Ukrainians have bolstered my belief that America must continue to support Ukraine’s fight against Russia’s brutal invasion, and the bipartisan vote this evening proves that support still exists here in Congress. I strongly urge the Senate to take up and pass this legislation without delay to provide Ukraine the military aid it needs to win and impose tough sanctions that further isolate and punish Putin.”

“I provided the decisive signature to force a vote on the Ukraine Support Act because the time for Congress to act is now. Today, in a bipartisan way, we made it clear that the United States will continue to stand with the Ukrainian people and provide the material support necessary for their self-defense. We made it equally clear that Russia will pay a severe price for its unprovoked aggression and ongoing violence. This is the leverage needed for constructive negations to end this conflict. This is what is required for peace,” said Kiley.

Background:

Today’s vote builds on Fitzpatrick’s broader work to advance a Ukraine policy rooted in peace through strength: sustaining critical security assistance, increasing pressure on Putin’s war machine, and ensuring 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 and confront the full scope of Putin’s aggression, from battlefield brutality to attacks on civilians, religious communities, and abducted Ukrainian children. He has seen the stakes firsthand on the front lines of Ukraine, meeting directly with Ukrainian leaders, servicemembers, and civilians defending their country and their freedom.

His leadership on the Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act, the Countering Russia’s War on Faith Act, and the bipartisan discharge petition reflects a clear and consistent principle: America must equip Ukraine to win, impose consequences on Russia, and never allow authoritarian aggression to be rewarded.

Fitzpatrick Statement on Iran War Powers Resolution

Wed, 154 Jun 2026 12:00:00 EST

When it comes to the conflict in Iran, these two statements of fact remain: 1) The world is a safer place after Iran’s nuclear capabilities have been degraded, and; 2) We are a nation of the rule of law and three independent, co-equal branches of government.

We must keep the world safe, and we must also follow the law. The War Powers Act of 1973 states that any conflict exceeding 60 days must be brought to Congress. Today was the second War Powers Resolution that was brought to the House Floor following the expiration of this 60-day clock. The law, as it is currently written, requires that the matter now be brought to Congress. That is why I voted in favor of today’s resolution. We must follow the law.

I previously authored and introduced my own War Powers Resolution that would comply with the War Powers Act of 1973, and that would also encourage, not discourage, cease-fires by tolling the 60-day clock to allow for negotiations. Until my Resolution is passed by Congress, or until the United States Supreme Court rules on the constitutionality of the War Powers Act of 1973, we must abide by the law as it is currently written.

Fitzpatrick, Suozzi Introduce Bipartisan Bill to Stop Taxpayer Dollars from Funding DOJ’s “Anti-Weaponization Fund”

Thu, 141 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) and Congressman Tom Suozzi (NY-3) introduced the Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act, legislation to prohibit federal funds from being used to pay any claims submitted to the Department of Justice’s newly announced Anti-Weaponization Fund.

The legislation comes one day after Fitzpatrick pressed Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche for answers on the fund’s legal authority, funding source, eligibility standards, and lack of congressional oversight.

The DOJ announced on May 18, 2026, that the U.S. Department of Treasury would direct $1.776 billion to an account for the sole use of the Anti-Weaponization Fund. In response, Fitzpatrick raised urgent concerns that nearly $2 billion in taxpayer dollars could be diverted into a discretionary compensation fund without clear congressional authorization, court approval, or transparent guardrails.

The Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act makes clear that no federal funds, including funds appropriated under Section 1304 of Title 31 of the U.S. Code, may be used for the payment of any claim submitted to the Anti-Weaponization Fund established by the Department of Justice on May 18, 2026.

“Congress has a constitutional responsibility to protect taxpayer dollars and oversee federal spending. Yesterday, I called on the DOJ to explain where this money is coming from, who may receive it, and under what authority this fund was created. Today, we are acting," said Fitzpatrick. “The Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act ensures federal funds cannot be used for this fund without the transparency, oversight, and legal safeguards the American people deserve. Taxpayer dollars will not become a discretionary payout fund. Transparency is not optional. Accountability is not negotiable.”

"This is a bipartisan bill to block the President’s $1.7 billion slush fund to pay off January 6th criminals and other maladjusted minions! To allow it to continue would set a dangerous precedent,” said Suozzi. “Costs are skyrocketing. Gas, groceries, utilities, healthcare—everything costs more! Instead of fixing those problems, the President seems fixated going around the Congress to settle personal scores and making Americans pay for it. I join Congressman Fitzpatrick in saying ‘this is unacceptable!’”

The full text of the legislation can be found here.

Fitzpatrick’s May 20 letter to Acting Attorney General Blanche can be found here.

Fitzpatrick-Golden Bill to Restore Retirement Benefits for CBP Officers Advances to House Floor

Thu, 141 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

Bipartisan legislation passed Oversight Committee 40-0, corrects CBP error, and adds accountability safeguards

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced that his bipartisan U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act, introduced with Congressman Jared Golden (ME-02), passed the House Committee on Oversight and Government Reform unanimously by a vote of 40-0.

The legislation corrects a CBP error that caused certain officers to lose enhanced retirement benefits they were promised and planned around. The bill restores those benefits, adds accountability safeguards, and is supported by the National Treasury Employees Union (NTEU).

“Our CBP officers stand on the front lines of America’s security every day—protecting our ports of entry, stopping illicit activity, facilitating lawful trade and travel, and helping keep our communities safe,” said Fitzpatrick. “When these officers relied on guidance from their own agency, they made career and retirement decisions in good faith. This is not special treatment. It is basic fairness, government accountability, and keeping faith with those who serve our country. A bureaucratic error should never erase benefits these officers were promised, planned around, and earned. This bill corrects the record, restores fairness, and honors their service to our nation. I will always stand with the men and women who protect America, and look forward to bringing this bipartisan fix to the House floor. I am grateful to Congressman Golden, Chairman Comer, NTEU, and my colleagues on both sides of the aisle for their unanimous support.”

“What’s fair is fair, and clerical screw-ups shouldn’t be allowed to stand between federal law enforcement officers and the benefits they were promised,” Golden said. “This bill is a simple solution to ensure the federal government lives up to its word. I urge my colleagues in the House to support this bill to restore fairness for these essential federal workers.”

"NTEU is proud to support the US Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act. This bipartisan, common-sense legislation will fix a longstanding error affecting approximately 1,500 CBPOs who have planned their retirements around guidance they were given when they were hired. H.R 8844 fixes this error and makes sure the government keeps its promise to these workers. We appreciate Reps. Fitzpatrick, Golden, and the entire House Oversight and Government Reform Committee for standing up for our CBP workforce,” said NTEU National President Doreen Greenwald.

“Since this small group of officers have planned their retirements and their lives and careers around incorrect guidance given to them by CBP, this bill corrects the misunderstanding by providing the enhanced benefits to this small group in the same way as existing officers. This bill also requires a Government Accountability Office report to ensure proper management of this benefit at CBP to prevent any similar mistakes from occurring. I am pleased this bill provides an opportunity to right a wrong for Customs and Border Protection officers while providing accountability measures to protect against similar mistakes from happening again,” said Chairman Comer.

Specifically, the bill would:

Ensure eligible officers receive the enhanced retirement and annuity treatment they were promised;
Require the Department of Homeland Security to identify and notify eligible officers;
Direct the Office of Personnel Management to make the necessary annuity corrections, including retroactive adjustments for eligible officers who have already retired;
Allow necessary waivers to ensure eligible officers can receive the corrected retirement treatment; and
Require the Government Accountability Office to review CBP hiring practices, internal controls, personnel-file policies, and training related to enhanced retirement benefits to help prevent similar errors in the future.

The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act now heads to the House floor for consideration.

Read the full bill text here.

Background:

In 2008, CBP officers became eligible for enhanced law enforcement retirement coverage. During that transition, a limited group of officers received tentative job offers before the effective date but entered duty afterward, and were told they would remain eligible for proportional annuity treatment. Based on that guidance, they planned their careers and retirements around benefits they were later told they could not receive. The U.S. Customs and Border Protection Officer Retirement Technical Corrections Act corrects that error, restores the retirement treatment these officers were promised, and requires a GAO review to strengthen oversight and prevent similar failures in the future.

Fitzpatrick Helps Secure Major Bipartisan Victory to Expand Housing Supply and Lower Costs for PA-1 Families

Wed, 140 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

Washington, DC— Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) helped lead passage of the 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act, a sweeping bipartisan housing reform package to expand housing supply, modernize federal housing policy, strengthen community-based development, and restore affordability for working families in Pennsylvania’s First District and across the nation.

The legislation passed the House by an overwhelming bipartisan vote of 396 to 13 and now returns to the Senate for further consideration.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act represents one of the most comprehensive federal housing reform efforts in decades. It directly addresses the structural drivers of America’s housing shortage—outdated regulations, duplicative inspections, financing bottlenecks, underused properties, and barriers that slow local development.

Earlier this year, Fitzpatrick helped advance the original House housing package, which included three of Fitzpatrick's housing priorities. The updated package passed today now includes a fourth Fitzpatrick measure, further strengthening the bill’s focus on expanding supply, lowering costs, and helping communities turn vacant and blighted properties into affordable homes.

The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act includes the following Fitzpatrick-supported provisions that will deliver for PA-1, including:

Accelerating Home Building Act (H.R. 5907): Authorizes HUD to award competitive grants to local governments and tribal entities to adopt pre-reviewed, ready-to-use housing designs for mixed-income developments of up to 25 units. By shortening permitting timelines and reducing costly delays, this reform accelerates responsible homebuilding with 10% of funding reserved for rural communities.
Choice in Affordable Housing Act (H.R. 1981): Modernizes the Housing Choice Voucher program by eliminating duplicative inspections and allowing remote reviews in rural and small jurisdictions. By reducing red tape and encouraging landlord participation, this reform expands housing access for working families.
VA Home Loan Awareness Act (H.R. 2362): Requires mortgage applications to clearly notify eligible applicants that they may qualify for a VA Home Loan, ensuring veterans and service members are fully informed of benefits they have earned.
RESIDE Act (H.R. 5591): Creates a new pilot program providing local communities with grants to rehabilitate vacant, abandoned, and underutilized buildings into affordable homes. This provision helps communities transform blight into housing supply, revitalize neighborhoods, and bring more homes within reach for working families.

“Housing affordability is one of the defining economic challenges of our time because it shapes something deeply American: whether families who work hard, save responsibly, and play by the rules can still build a stable life in the communities they call home,” said Fitzpatrick. “Across Bucks and Montgomery Counties, I have sat down with realtors, home builders, lenders, local officials, and families who are living this challenge firsthand. Those conversations became the foundation of this work. We listened to the people closest to the problem, identified the barriers driving costs and limiting supply, and worked together to develop practical solutions that can actually move the needle.”

“Today’s overwhelming House passage is a major step forward in that effort,” Fitzpatrick continued. “The 21st Century ROAD to Housing Act reflects the kind of two-party, common-sense leadership this moment demands: expanding supply, modernizing outdated federal barriers, restoring balance to the housing market, and giving communities the tools to turn vacant buildings into affordable homes. These reforms were shaped by real-world experience, built through bipartisan cooperation, and aimed at a clear purpose—lowering costs, strengthening neighborhoods, and keeping the promise of home within reach for working families. The House has acted with clear bipartisan resolve. Now the Senate must do the same.”

Background

Congressman Fitzpatrick has consistently led the charge on affordability—and it remains his top priority for Pennsylvania’s First District. Earlier this year, along with his Co-Chair of the Problem Solvers Caucus, Representative Tom Suozzi, he introduced a comprehensive bipartisan Affordability Agenda that outlines more than 40 commonsense bills capable of delivering immediate relief across five critical areas of household budgets: health care, housing, energy, child care, and food.

Each proposal in the framework has broad bipartisan support and is designed to pass both chambers of Congress — reflecting Fitzpatrick’s belief that lowering costs for working families must rise above partisanship.

In addition to the Housing for the 21st Century Act, his recent bipartisan efforts include:

HELP Copays Act – Legislation to lower the cost of life-saving prescription medications for patients with rare, serious, and chronic conditions.
Accelerating Home Building Act – Bipartisan, bicameral legislation aimed at increasing housing supply and improving affordability nationwide.
Caring for Our Seniors Act – Addresses the rising cost of senior care while strengthening the long-term care workforce.
Affordable Child Care Act – Doubles key tax credits to help working families access quality, affordable child care and put money directly back into parents’ pockets.

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Fitzpatrick Calls on DOJ to Provide Answers on Newly Announced $1.8 Billion “Anti-Weaponization Fund”

Wed, 140 May 2026 12:00:00 EST

WASHINGTON, D.C. — Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) called on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to provide immediate transparency regarding the Department of Justice’s newly announced “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” a nearly $1.8 billion discretionary account intended to compensate victims of alleged lawfare.

In a letter to the Department, Fitzpatrick raised serious concerns that the fund appears to have been created without congressional authorization or clear oversight mechanisms. He warned that directing nearly $2 billion in taxpayer funds into a discretionary account without answers about its legal basis, funding source, eligibility standards, or accountability structure represents a dangerous step backward for transparency, institutional integrity, and responsible stewardship of public dollars.

“A massive discretionary fund, with no oversight or approval from Congress, represents a dangerous backsliding in the transparency of our institutions and our commitment to the American taxpayer,” Fitzpatrick wrote.

Fitzpatrick requested answers by June 1, 2026, including where the funds are being diverted from, the exact legal purpose of the fund, whether individuals convicted of federal crimes or associated with acts of violence may be eligible for payouts, and whether any prior administration has established a comparable compensation program without congressional approval or court oversight.

Read the full letter here and below:

May 20, 2026

Todd Blanche
Acting Attorney General
U.S. Department of Justice
950 Pennsylvania Avenue, NW
Washington, DC 20530-0001

Dear Attorney General Blanche:

I am writing to you to express my urgent concern surrounding the announcement of a newly formed “Anti-Weaponization Fund,” a plan to set up nearly $1.8 billion in funds to compensate victims of alleged lawfare. A massive discretionary fund, with no oversight or approval from Congress, represents a dangerous backsliding in the transparency of our institutions and our commitment to the American taxpayer.

The announcement from the Department of Justice on May 18, 2026, stated that the U.S. Department of Treasury will direct a payment of $1,776,000,000 to an account for the sole use by the Anti-Weaponization Fund.1 I am requesting more information on where these funds are being diverted from and how they will be used by this Designated Account.

I am requesting answers to the following questions by June 1, 2026:

Where are the nearly $2 billion in funds being diverted from to be used for this fund?
What is the exact legal purpose of the Anti-Weaponization Fund and will individuals convicted of federal crimes or associated with acts of violence be eligible to receive monetary payouts from the Fund?
Are there examples of previous administrations establishing discretionary compensation programs that are not authorized by Congress and do not have court approval or judicial oversight?

Thank you for your attention to this urgent matter. I look forward to your prompt response.

Sincerely,
Brian Fitzpatrick
Member of Congress