Ballotpedia, Brian Fitzpatrick

Brian has a bachelor's degree from LaSalle University, a master's degree in business administration from Penn State University, and a law degree from Penn State University Dickinson School of Law. 

Brian previously worked as a FBI special agent and federal prosecutor. He also served as the National Director for the FBI’s Campaign Finance and Election Crimes Enforcement Program, and as a national supervisor for the FBI’s Political Corruption Unit.

Brian Fitzpatrick currently serves as US Representative for Congressional District 1. He was elected in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term. 

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Supports increased funding for public education and special education.

Supports the College Transparency Act, which would provide families with data on enrollment, completion, and post-college success across colleges and majors.

Supports closing the gap between higher education and labor by modernizing workforce training and promoting registered apprenticeships.

- Supports increased funding for public education and special education.
- Supports the College Transparency Act, which would provide families with data on enrollment, completion, and post-college success across colleges and majors.
- Supports closing the gap between higher education and labor by modernizing workforce training and promoting registered apprenticeships.

Education

Opposes cutting Social Security and Medicare.

As a state representative, led an effort to stop a pay increase for Congress members, supported a Balanced-Budget Amendment, and advocated for ending federal agency and program duplication to save taxpayer money.

As a representative, led an effort to stop a pay increase for Congress members and supported a Balanced-Budget Amendment.

- Opposes cutting Social Security and Medicare.
- As a representative, led an effort to stop a pay increase for Congress members and supported a Balanced-Budget Amendment.

Economy

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Supports a healthcare system that increases access, competition, and lowers prescription drug costs.

Supports increasing federal funds for pediatric cancer research.

Supports increased funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research potential cures for life-threatening diseases.

Voted for a defense bill that restricts abortion access for women in the military.

- Supports a healthcare system that increases access, competition, and lowers prescription drug costs.
- Supports increasing federal funds for pediatric cancer research.
- Supports increased funding for the National Institutes of Health (NIH) to research potential cures for life-threatening diseases.
- Voted for a defense bill that restricts abortion access for women in the military.

Healthcare

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Supports term limits and abolishing pensions for Congress members.

Supports the Equality Act, which would protect Americans from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Supports the Voting Rights Act, which protects the right to vote, and the Equality Act, which would protect Americans from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.

Opposed the certification of the 2020 election.

- Supports term limits and abolishing pensions for Congress members.
- Supports the Voting Rights Act, which protects the right to vote, and the Equality Act, which would protect Americans from discrimination based on sexual orientation and gender identity.
- Voted to certify the 2020 election.

Voting & Elections

Supports tougher sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and China.

Supports "securing the border through a physical barrier, aerial surveillance, and an enhanced human intelligence program."

Supports securing the border with a physical barrier, aerial surveillance, and a human intelligence program.

- Supports tougher sanctions on Iran, North Korea, and China.
- Supports securing the border with a physical barrier, aerial surveillance, and a human intelligence program.

Foreign Policy and Immigration

Believes Congress should do more to address climate change and infrastructure.

Opposes the development of certain industrial facilities, supports banning fracking in the Delaware River Basin, and believes in protecting natural resources at all government levels.

Supports legislation that aims to combat climate change by eliminating the gas tax and implementing a fee on carbon emissions, with the revenue funding infrastructure development.

Supports legislation that aims to combat climate change by eliminating the gas tax and implementing a fee on carbon emissions, with the revenue paying for infrastructure development.

- Believes Congress should do more to address climate change and infrastructure.
- Opposes the development of certain industrial facilities, supports banning fracking in the Delaware River Basin, and believes in protecting natural resources at all government levels.
- Supports legislation that aims to combat climate change by eliminating the gas tax and implementing a fee on carbon emissions, with the revenue paying for infrastructure development.

Energy & the Environment

Said, "I introduced the Defund Cities that Defund Our Police Act to make sure that our hero police officers are well-funded, not defunded. If a city chooses to defund their police, they will be choosing to defund themselves of federal assistance."

Supports police reform and law enforcement. 

- Supports police reform and law enforcement. 

Public Safety

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Brian Fitzpatrick

Brian has a bachelor's degree from LaSalle University. He also has a master's degree in business administration from Penn State University and a law degree from Penn State University Dickinson School of Law. 

Brian is a former FBI Special Agent and federal prosecutor. He also served as the National Director for the FBI’s Campaign Finance and Election Crimes Enforcement Program, and as a national supervisor for the FBI’s Political Corruption Unit.

Brian Fitzpatrick currently serves as US Representative for Congressional District 1. He was first elected in 2018 and is serving his 3rd term. 

Supports apprenticeships and workforce development programs.

Believes in revolutionizing American education and job training to prepare students for the 21st-century job market by reducing barriers to educational opportunities and post-graduation success.

Supports apprenticeship programs to prepare students and workers for in-demand careers.

Supports reforming "unfair trade deals" to benefit American workers.

Said, "I am the author of the 'No Budget, No Pay' legislation and I will always abide by it."

Named “Investigator of the Year” by the Federal Law Enforcement Foundation.

Said, "If over 800,000 federal employees and their families were forced to live without their paychecks due to no fault of their own, then no Member of Congress should accept a dime of pay during a government shutdown."

Supports legislation that will prohibit issuing licenses to canine dealers connected to animal abuse.

Supports tort reform, repealing the Independent Payment Advisory Boards, and eliminating the medical device tax.

Supports the Allied Health Workforce Diversity Act and the Combating Sexual Harassment in Science Act to ensure underrepresented communities have equal opportunities.

Supports a healthcare system that is accessible and affordable for all Americans.

Believes Medicare and Social Security are earned benefits for those who have worked a lifetime.

Supports bipartisanship in leadership roles.

Supports term limits for Congress and ending congressional pensions.

Supports voting rights and fair election practices.

Believes no single party holds a monopoly on good ideas.

Endorsed by the National Association of Secretaries of State for Congress.

Supports collaboration among leaders to address national challenges.

Supports comprehensive immigration reform, including a pathway to citizenship for undocumented immigrants, securing the border, and reforming visa programs.

Supports Brian Fitzpatrick for Congress, believing he is dedicated to "protecting our communities and working to tackle our nation’s toughest challenges."

Supports military intervention in Iraq to combat terrorism.

Supports bipartisan foreign policy measures.

Said, "From Day 1, I have been focused on clean water given the PFOS/PFOA contamination issues in our district. Every person in our community has the right to safe, clean drinking water, and I will continue fighting."

Supports the Citizens for Responsible Energy Solutions.

Supports the Environmental Defense Fund Action.

Believes in the need for fairness and justice.

Believes the U.S. is "a nation of the rule of law and a nation of compassion."

Supports addressing opioid addiction and mental health issues.

Supports fully funding technology investments, including drones, aerial surveillance, and infrared technology, to enhance border security.

Believes in honoring those who served after 9/11.

Believes in ensuring that "anybody who works hard and plays by the rules gets a fair shot at the American Dream."

As of October 3, 2024, Brian Fitzpatrick’s website did not contain information on this issue.

Brian Fitzpatrick is a former FBI Special Agent and Federal Prosecutor. He is currently serving as a Congressman.

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