Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸
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A fiercely independent voice for my hometown of #PA1 | Former @FBI Special Agent & Federal Prosecutor | CPA | EMT | Proud @Penn_State Alum | #WeAre 🐾
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A nearly $1.8 billion DOJ-controlled fund cannot be created, defined, and distributed in the shadows. Today, I called on Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche to provide immediate transparency on the Department’s newly announced “Anti-Weaponization Fund.” By June 1, DOJ must answer three basic questions: Where is the money coming from? Who is eligible to receive it? And under what legal authority is DOJ creating a discretionary compensation fund of this scale without explicit congressional authorization, court approval, or judicial oversight? Taxpayer dollars will not be turned into a discretionary payout fund. Transparency is not optional. Accountability is not negotiable. Kaitlan Collins and I discussed this tonight TheSourceCNN ⬇️
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸244,511 次观看 • 25 天前
It was my profound honor to deliver a very “personal” message to Vladimir Putin today, from the front lines of the war near the Russian border, on behalf of our PA-1 community. The only permissible details to share are that “the message was delivered on target.” #PeaceThroughStrength 🇺🇸 🇺🇦
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸2,412,412 次观看 • 1 年前
The Director of National Intelligence is one of the most serious national security roles in our government. I joined Jake Tapper 🦅 to discuss Bill Pulte serving as acting DNI, our successful discharge petition to support Ukraine, War Powers, and the anti-weaponization fund. From intelligence oversight to Ukraine to the proper use of taxpayer dollars, these are questions of judgment and public trust. The standard must be clear: follow the law, stand with freedom, and demand accountability.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸40,579 次观看 • 8 天前
Nearly $1.8 billion in taxpayer money cannot be moved into a new DOJ fund without clear legal authority, defined eligibility standards, or oversight. The American people deserve to know where the money is coming from, who may receive payments from it, and what safeguards exist to protect taxpayers. Yesterday, I called on DOJ to provide those answers. And today, I introduced the Bipartisan Transparency for American Taxpayers Act with Tom Suozzi to ensure federal funds cannot be used for the “Anti-Weaponization Fund”. Taxpayer dollars will never be turned into a discretionary payout fund. Transparency is not optional. Accountability is not negotiable. 🔗: I joined Jake Tapper 🦅 to discuss—watch below ⬇️:
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸54,834 次观看 • 24 天前
Every dollar that reaches Putin’s war machine makes this war harder to end. Since Russia launched its illegal war against Ukraine, I have worked to tighten the economic vise on Moscow, target the industries sustaining its aggression, and close the gaps that allow the Kremlin to keep profiting while Ukraine keeps fighting. At today’s Ways & Means hearing, I pressed Treasury Secretary Bessent on the recent sanctions waiver extension involving Russian oil, whether our sanctions are strong enough, and Treasury’s readiness to implement tougher measures, including my Peace Through Strength Against Russia Act—which calls for a 500% tariff on Russian imports, and products from any country that continues financing their war machine. Peace through strength means using American economic power to raise the cost of aggression, defend freedom, and help secure a just and lasting peace for Ukraine.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸18,259 次观看 • 10 天前
Putin is counting on America to grow tired, divided, and distracted. Tonight, the House answered with unity and resolve. Following the successful bipartisan discharge petition I was proud to help lead, we have passed the Ukraine Support Act—comprehensive legislation to deliver critical support to Ukraine, impose further sweeping sanctions on Russia, and hold Putin accountable for his illegal war of terror. 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. It tells the world that tyranny will not be met with hesitation, retreat, or silence. From the start, I have worked to ensure America’s policy is rooted in peace through strength. This legislation gives force to that principle. Tonight, the House stood on the side of freedom. Now, the Senate must do the same.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸16,006 次观看 • 10 天前
The statement we received from the DOJ today was not good enough. This requires both a legal avenue and a legislative fix, which is exactly what Tom Suozzi and I introduced—and we are going to force this to the floor. This is bigger than any one instance. A 1956 law created an opening that gives far too much unchecked discretion to the Attorney General, invites conflicts of interest, and is plainly ripe for abuse. We saw that abuse play out here. Now we have a responsibility to fix it. I answer to no person or party in Washington. I answer to the people I represent. And they have been clear: they want us focused on affordability, accountability, and the issues that actually matter in their lives—not ballrooms or slush funds. And that is exactly what we are going to do. We joined Anderson Cooper tonight to break it down ⬇️
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸17,835 次观看 • 13 天前
At a time when families are working harder than ever to keep up with the cost of living, we need to be focused on protecting taxpayers— not a nearly $1.8 billion discretionary payout fund created through an abuse of existing law. I joined Katie Couric to discuss my bill to stop the DOJ “Anti-Weaponization Fund” before a single dime goes out the door. We broke down what this fund is, how discharge petitions work, and why we are prepared to use every tool available to protect taxpayers and stop this fund from moving forward, plus more. 🔗 Watch a clip below and listen to our full conversation here:
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸14,452 次观看 • 17 天前
🚨 History made! 🚨 The House just passed my bipartisan, bicameral bill to award my friend, Billie Jean King, legendary athlete, and ardent advocate, the Congressional Gold Medal, making her the first female athlete to ever receive this honor—yet another iconic trailblazing moment for this indomitable icon! 🏅🇺🇸 Congratulations, Billie Jean—your fight has shattered barriers once again! Thank you to @RepSherrill, my colleagues in the House & Senate, and the USTA for your overwhelming support. Now, let’s get this bill signed into law and cement Billie Jean’s legacy as a champion of tennis and equality!
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸182,804 次观看 • 1 年前
19,546. That’s how many Ukrainian children have been taken since 2022. At today’s Senate Appropriations hearing on The Abduction of Ukrainian Children by the Russian Federation, I spoke to the truth behind that number: these aren’t accidents of war. They are intentional, targeted abductions meant to break a nation’s future. And we have a moral duty to respond. If Putin continues to abduct Ukraine’s children—or refuses to return every last child home—the Russian Federation will be designated a State Sponsor of Terrorism, as our bipartisan, bicameral legislation requires. And anyone who enables these crimes or bankrolls Putin’s war machine must—and will—be held to account. We face a choice: Peace Through Strength or War Through Weakness. History has recorded our predecessors’ choices. And history, too, will record ours.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸42,147 次观看 • 6 个月前
I joined Jake Tapper 🦅 on The Lead CNN to talk about the choice facing our country: we can either feed division or foster unity. In government, media, workplaces, neighborhoods, and homes, we must lower the temperature and bring people together. Our differences are not a threat—they’re the foundation of our strength. When we meet one another with conversation and compassion instead of conflict and hatred, we show the world that America’s true power is her unity.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸41,490 次观看 • 9 个月前
“It was so great to see Congressman Fitzpatrick travel to the dangerous frontlines to see with his own eyes the situation there. You cannot imagine the gratitude of our soldiers in their eyes when he stood next to them while artillery was being fired at him. They felt his support not just in statements, but with him risking his own life next to them. Congressman Fitzpatrick’s actions mean more than a thousand words, and we are eternally grateful for his tremendous courage and support for Ukraine in our fight for independence and freedom.”- Oleksandra ‘Sasha’ Ustinova, Member of Ukrainian Parliament, Chair of the Parliamentary Special Commission on Defense
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸41,684 次观看 • 1 年前
🚨 The House just delivered a bipartisan win for America’s workers with passage of the Protect America’s Workforce Act—commonsense, two-party legislation I’m proud to lead alongside my colleague, fellow Problem Solver, and friend, Congressman Jared Golden. This bill restores something fundamental: the right of public servants to be heard, respected, and represented in their workplace. With its passage, we take a major step toward reinstating that protection for nearly one million federal employees. I will always stand with our workers, and I urge the Senate to finish the job—let’s get this done for the hardworking men and women across our nation.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸15,593 次观看 • 6 个月前
At today’s Ways and Means Committee hearing, I spoke with Treasury Secretary Bessent about my Sanctioning Russia Act—bipartisan legislation I introduced with Lindsey Graham to impose the most aggressive sanctions yet on Putin’s regime. This bill targets the banks, industries, and enablers fueling Russia’s war machine—and strikes at the heart of the Kremlin’s economy. I asked him directly: ➡️ Is Treasury ready to act if this bill becomes law? ➡️ Does OFAC have the tools in place to implement it swiftly and effectively? Secretary Bessent was clear: Yes. Treasury is ready, and OFAC has what it needs. With 84 Senators and 70 House Members already signed on, it’s time to finish the job. Congress must pass this bill. Peace through strength means action. It means using every tool at our disposal to turn economic pressure into strategic power—until Putin’s war machine is dismantled and Ukraine is free. This is more than a regional conflict. It’s a global fight for democracy, sovereignty, and the rule of law.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸21,799 次观看 • 1 年前
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250 years ago today, the shot heard around the world ignited a revolution—and with it, the American spirit. The brave Minutemen of Lexington and Concord stood in defiance of tyranny and gave life to the values we still fight for: liberty, unity, and the pursuit of happiness. Their courage lit the path to independence—and their legacy still lights the way. The Battles of Lexington and Concord endure as a testament to American resilience and a reminder of the extraordinary things that happen when we stand together. As part of our #America250 initiative, I’m proud to lead local efforts to honor our community’s vital role in America’s founding. I encourage every member of our community to take part—share your stories, bring your ideas, and let’s honor our past and celebrate our great nation together. 📩 Email me at [email protected] to get involved.
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸18,951 次观看 • 1 年前
Hurts so good, doesn’t it, Rep. Jason Smith? But hey, Philadelphia Eagles green does have a way of making everyone look like a winner! Appreciate you being such a good sport, my friend—and shoutout to Congressman Dwight Evans for making sure our Super Bowl Champs are well-repped here in DC! #GoBirds 🦅
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸14,213 次观看 • 1 年前
Two hundred and forty-nine years ago, a band of patriots gathered not far from our PA-1 community in Philadelphia and declared that all men are created equal—and that freedom would be America’s birthright and lasting cause. From that bold proclamation, through wars fought abroad and struggles waged at home, Americans have carried forward the promise that liberty belongs to everyone—and that justice must be its constant companion. Today, as fireworks light our skies and flags wave across the country, we must remember that our greatest strength lies in our unity and our devotion to a simple truth: That this nation shall stand, always, with liberty and justice for all. May God continue to bless America—the greatest nation on earth!
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸10,182 次观看 • 11 个月前
My Problem Solvers Caucus Caucus Co-Chair Tom Suozzi and I joined Kaitlan Collins tonight to talk about standing firmly with Ukraine, the road ahead, and why true leadership means finding common ground to get things done. America’s strength has always come from unity and resolve—now is the time to prove it. Watch here: ⬇️
Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick 🇺🇸11,996 次观看 • 1 年前