Brian Fitzpatrick
RRunning, 2024 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 1, General Election
Running, 2024 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 1, Primary Election
Won the General, 2022 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 1
Won the Primary, 2022 Pennsylvania U.S. House District 1, Primary Election
To be claimed
Former Member, Homeland Security Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Small Business Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Europe, Eurasia, Energy, and the Environment, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Health and Technology, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Middle East, North Africa, and International Terrorism, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Homeland Security Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Small Business Committee, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Cybersecurity, Infrastructure Protection and Innovation, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Economic Growth, Tax and Capital Access, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Health and Technology, United States House of Representatives
Former Member, Subcommittee on Transportation and Maritime Security, United States House of Representatives
Member, Committee on Foreign Affairs
Member, Committee on Transportation and Infrastructure
Member, Permanent Select Committee on Intelligence
Member, Subcommittee on Aviation
Ranking Member, Subcommittee on Europe, Energy, the Environment and Cyber
Member, Subcommittee on Highways and Transit
Member, Subcommittee on Railroads, Pipelines, and Hazardous Materials
— Awards:
1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Pro-life
1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- No
2. Do you support expanding federal funding to support entitlement programs such as Social Security and Medicare?
- Yes
1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes
Do you support the protection of government officials, including law enforcement officers, from personal liability in civil lawsuits concerning alleged misconduct?
- Yes
Do you support increasing defense spending?
- Yes
1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
3. Do you support providing financial relief to businesses AND/OR corporations negatively impacted by the state of national emergency for COVID-19?
- Yes
1. Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, geo-thermal)?
- Yes
2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes
1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes
1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- Yes
2. Do you support requiring businesses to provide paid medical leave during public health crises, such as COVID-19?
- Yes
1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- Yes
2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- No
1. Should the United States use military force to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a weapon of mass destruction (for example: nuclear, biological, chemical)?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support reducing military intervention in Middle East conflicts?
- Unknown Position
Do you generally support removing barriers to international trade (for example: tariffs, quotas, etc.)?
- Yes
1. Do you generally support pro-choice or pro-life legislation?
- Unknown Position
1. In order to balance the budget, do you support an income tax increase on any tax bracket?
- No
2. In order to balance the budget, do you support reducing defense spending?
- No
1. Do you support the regulation of indirect campaign contributions from corporations and unions?
- Yes
1. Do you support federal spending as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
2. Do you support lowering corporate taxes as a means of promoting economic growth?
- Yes
1. Do you support requiring states to adopt federal education standards?
- Unknown Position
1. Do you support government funding for the development of renewable energy (e.g. solar, wind, thermal)?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support the federal regulation of greenhouse gas emissions?
- Yes
1. Do you generally support gun-control legislation?
- Yes
1. Do you support repealing the 2010 Affordable Care Act ("Obamacare")?
- Yes
1. Do you support the construction of a wall along the Mexican border?
- Unknown Position
2. Do you support requiring immigrants who are unlawfully present to return to their country of origin before they are eligible for citizenship?
- Yes
Do you support the legalization of marijuana for recreational purposes?
- No
1. Should the United States use military force in order to prevent governments hostile to the U.S. from possessing a nuclear weapon?
- Yes
2. Do you support increased American intervention in Middle Eastern conflicts beyond air support?
- Unknown Position
Latest Action: House - 06/20/2019 Referred to the Committee on Natural Resources, and in addition to the Committee on Science, Space, and Technology, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Tracker:Latest Action: House - 06/20/2019 Referred to the Committee on Education and Labor, and in addition to the Committee on the Judiciary, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Tracker:Latest Action: House - 06/19/2019 Referred to the Committee on Ways and Means, and in addition to the Committee on Education and Labor, for a period to be subsequently determined by the Speaker, in each case for consideration of such provisions as fall within the jurisdiction of the committee concerned.
Tracker:By Reps. Brian Fitzpatrick and Mike Thompson The COVID-19 pandemic has affected every aspect of our lives. One of the hardest hit has been our small businesses. The mom and pop bagel store, the sporting goods store your neighbor owns, and the hardware store that gave your kids their first jobs, are all wondering how they will pay rent and pay their employees. Both of our states, California and Pennsylvania, are under statewide stay-at-home orders. In addition to these orders, Govs. Gavin Newsom of California and Tom Wolf of Pennsylvania have ordered the closing of all non-essential businesses. This means that the suffering small businesses are going through is not because of fraud or business malpractice, but so that we can attempt to flatten the coronavirus curve and get through this pandemic. During a time like this, most businesses would look to access their business interruption insurance, to help them through weeks of lost income. Business interruption insurance typically allows a business to protect against losses caused by the inability to operate because of a hazard or peril "insured against," such as a fire or storm that causes physical damage to a business' physical plant or real property. Unfortunately, most insurance companies have stated that claims related to the COVID-19 pandemic are not covered under business interruption insurance. We are both proposing legislation that provides assurance to businesses that in the case of future national emergencies that they will never have to go through such excruciating uncertainty ever again. Congressman Fitzpatrick's Never Again Small Business Protection Act would require that business interruption insurance provide coverage for businesses and nonprofits for losses that stem from any federal, state, or local government-ordered business shutdown following the declaration of a future national or health emergency. This coverage would support businesses that are impacted for at least 30 days if businesses keep their employees employed and maintain their health insurance coverage. To ensure transparency for policyholders, insurers would only be able to exclude coverage for emergencies if the insurer has received a written statement from the policyholder that affirmatively authorizes the exclusions, or if the policyholder fails to pay premiums associated with the coverage. To provide adequate stability for insurers, the government would put in place a federal backstop that would cover the costs of insurers saving the small businesses within their communities. Finally, the Never Again Small Business Protection Act would require the Federal Advisory Committee on Insurance to conduct a study on the feasibility of a federal backstop for small business access to business interruption insurance. For the mandate on business interruption insurance to come into effect prospectively, the secretary of Treasury will need to certify that an adequate federal backstop has been put in place. Congressman Thompson's Business Interruption Insurance Coverage Act would ensure businesses who purchase interruption insurance won't get their claims denied because of major events, such as the coronavirus pandemic, public safety power shutoffs, or evacuations. This bill will allow businesses to have their future insurance claims honored during these kinds of crises and compensate the owners for lost revenue. Business owners will then be able to take care of rent or mortgage obligations, meet overhead costs, and pay their employees. This insurance will be a vital piece of their lifeline through these major events that disrupt our everyday lives. In many cases, it's the difference between a business staying open and closing permanently. We have heard from so many local businesses in our districts who are getting denied and are worried about making necessary expenses, during the COVID-19 pandemic. Small businesses employ over 50 percent of the American workforce and they are the backbone of our economy. It is time for the insurance industry to stop moving the goalpost and shirking its duty to act as a responsible stakeholder. The insurance industry does have a role to play going forward and must be a part of the solution--not run away from it. Though our bills differ in the details, we have come together across party lines with the same goals in mind -- saving our small businesses. It is time for all of us to come to the table and work in good faith to protect our communities, just as the many small businesses across our country are doing now. Forced closures should not mean the end of the local businesses that power our economy. Main Street America is looking for help, and they need it now.