Bipartisan legislation introduced by U.S. Rep. Susan Brooks (R-IN) to bolster the Strategic National Stockpile (SNS) on Sept. 21 received approval by the U.S. House of Representatives, which advanced the bill to the U.S. Senate for action.
“I am pleased this bipartisan legislation passed the House, and I encourage my Senate colleagues to move on this crucial legislation promptly,” Rep. Brooks said.
Gov. Tom Wolf on Thursday signed an order allowing restaurants to increase indoor occupancy to 50% beginning Monday amid the coronavirus pandemic.
The order requires on-site alcohol consumption end at 11 p.m. and a provision that all alcoholic beverages must be removed from patrons by midnight also will start Monday. This applies to both restaurants that do not self-certify to increase to 50 percent and those that choose to stay at 25 percent.
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-1st dist.) supports an effort to highlight National Recovery Month in Congress throughout the month of September, including a Congressional Day of Action on September 16.
The effort by the legislators will include virtual and in-person events throughout the month to elevate voices in recovery as well as the Congressional Day of Action, when legislators will lead a virtual “Congress Goes Purple” initiative.
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on Sept. 4 introduced a bipartisan bill that would expand access to childcare services through the remainder of the COVID-19 pandemic.
“Congress must ensure that our school districts can provide the best quality of education during these turbulent times,” Rep. Fitzpatrick said last week.
U.S. Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA) on Sept. 1 introduced bipartisan legislation that aims to enhance suicide prevention efforts for the nation’s military service members via integrative health measures at the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA).
“It is imperative that our nation’s veterans receive access to the highest quality medical testing and holistic treatment options, including for mental health,” Rep. Fitzpatrick said.
Congressman Harley Rouda (D-CA-48), along with Representatives Mike Gallagher (R-WI-08), Jared Golden (D-ME-02), and Brian Fitzpatrick (R-PA-01) sent congressional leadership a bipartisan proposal to lower prescription drug costs. The letter, sent to both House Speaker Nancy Pelosi and Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell, outlines a common-sense strategy utilizing provisions from previously passed House and Senate legislation.
U.S. Rep. Conor Lamb has co-introduced a trio of bills with three different Republican colleagues to help veterans gain mental-health services and improve government suicide prevention efforts.
LANGHORNE, PA—Today, September 3rd, 2020, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-01) joined a group of bipartisan, bicameral members to announce an historic effort to highlight National Recovery Month in Congress throughout the month of September, including a Congressional Day of Action on September 16th.
The group of legislators includes:
Reps. Scott Peters, D-Calif., Lucy McBath, D-Ga., Anna Eshoo, D-Calif., and Brian Fitzpatrick, R-Pa., introduced legislation August 21 to streamline COVID-19 data collection and management through the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
A bipartisan group of representatives has introduced legislation to help improve data accuracy in COVID-19 research and other reporting activities related to the novel coronavirus.
