Brian Fitzpatrick
Candidate for U.S. Representative, 1st Congressional District
Background
- Occupation
- U.S. representative
- Campaign website
- brianfitzpatrick.com
U.S. representative first elected in 2016 in the old 8th District, and reelected in the 1st District since the 2018 redistricting. A former FBI special agent and special assistant U.S. attorney, he has also worked as an attorney and accountant.
Documented positions
Taxes & budget
Supports eliminating federal income taxes on Social Security benefits.
ReportProtecting Medicare & Social Security - Brian Fitzpatrick For CongressCampaign website · Brian Fitzpatrick for Congress · brianfitzpatrick.com
“I strongly support the Senior Citizens Tax Elimination Act to eliminate income taxes on Social Security benefits”
Public safety
Supports pairing border security funding with protections for Dreamers in any immigration package.
ReportAn Immigration System That Works for Everyone - Brian Fitzpatrick For CongressCampaign website · Brian Fitzpatrick for Congress · brianfitzpatrick.com
“Any serious immigration package must include border security and protecting our Dreamers”
Economy & jobs
Cosponsored the Ratepayer Protection Act so large data centers, not households, pay for the grid costs they create.In office
ReportFitzpatrick-Led Effort to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Costs Passes HousePublic statement · Office of Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick · Sep 16, 2026 · fitzpatrick.house.gov
“Families across Bucks and Montgomery Counties should not be asked to pay higher electric bills to cover the massive infrastructure costs”
Roads & infrastructure
Introduced a bill requiring agencies to compare how each infrastructure project option would affect homes.In office
ReportFitzpatrick Takes Edgely Fight to Congress with Bipartisan Community Protection BillPublic statement · Office of Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick · Sep 3, 2026 · fitzpatrick.house.gov
“Require agencies to identify and compare anticipated property-acquisition impacts of a proposed federal action and every alternative analyzed.”
Environment & parks
Introduced a bill to overturn the administration's rule narrowing Endangered Species Act habitat protections.In office
ReportFitzpatrick, Quigley Lead Bipartisan Effort to Stop Sweeping Rollback of Endangered Species ProtectionsPublic statement · Office of Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick · Jul 24, 2026 · fitzpatrick.house.gov
“Congress enacted the Endangered Species Act to prevent extinction—not to document it after the damage has already been done”
Health & human services
Says he voted for Medicare drug price negotiation and an out-of-pocket cap for Medicare Part D enrollees.
ReportA Health Care System That Works for Everyone - Brian Fitzpatrick For CongressCampaign website · Brian Fitzpatrick for Congress · brianfitzpatrick.com
“I voted for legislation to establish a fair price negotiation program … establish an out-of-pocket maximum for Medicare part D enrollees”
Government & transparency
Authored 'No Budget, No Pay' legislation to withhold members of Congress's pay during government shutdowns.
ReportPa. election 2026: What to know about the 1st Congressional District race in Bucks CountyNews coverage · WHYY · Sep 9, 2026 · whyy.org
“Fitzpatrick, author of the “No Budget, No Pay” bill, wants to block members of Congress from receiving pay during government shutdowns.”
Government Reform - Brian Fitzpatrick For CongressCampaign website · Brian Fitzpatrick for Congress · brianfitzpatrick.com
“I am the author of the “No Budget, No Pay” legislation and I will always abide by it.”
Introduced a resolution barring members of Congress from profiting, directly or indirectly, from earmarks they request.In office
ReportFitzpatrick Introduces Bipartisan Measure to Bar Members of Congress from Profiting Off EarmarksPublic statement · Office of Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick · Sep 17, 2026 · fitzpatrick.house.gov
“Taxpayer dollars should never be used to create a private financial benefit for the people entrusted with spending them.”
All sources (15)
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballots (by precinct), Berks County - November 3, 2026
Election filing · Berks County Board of Elections / Election Services · berkspa.gov
- 2026 General Election Unofficial Candidate List, Montgomery County
Election filing · Montgomery County Voter Services / Board of Elections · Aug 27, 2026 · assets.montgomerycountypa.gov
- Unofficial Sample Ballots for 2026 General Election (by voting district), Montgomery County - November 3, 2026
Election filing · Montgomery County Voter Services / Board of Elections · webapp07.montcopa.org
- Official Candidate Listing - November 3, 2026 General Election, Bucks County
Election filing · Bucks County Board of Elections · Sep 17, 2026 · buckscounty.gov
- 2026 General Election Sample Ballots (by municipality and voting precinct), Bucks County
Election filing · Bucks County Board of Elections · buckscounty.gov
- Official Notice of Election for Military and Overseas Voters, County of Bucks - 2026 General Election (November 3, 2026)
Election filing · Bucks County Board of Elections · buckscounty.gov
- A Health Care System That Works for Everyone - Brian Fitzpatrick For Congress
Campaign website · Brian Fitzpatrick for Congress · brianfitzpatrick.com
- Pa. election 2026: What to know about the 1st Congressional District race in Bucks County
News coverage · WHYY · Sep 9, 2026 · whyy.org
- Government Reform - Brian Fitzpatrick For Congress
Campaign website · Brian Fitzpatrick for Congress · brianfitzpatrick.com
- Protecting Medicare & Social Security - Brian Fitzpatrick For Congress
Campaign website · Brian Fitzpatrick for Congress · brianfitzpatrick.com
- An Immigration System That Works for Everyone - Brian Fitzpatrick For Congress
Campaign website · Brian Fitzpatrick for Congress · brianfitzpatrick.com
- Fitzpatrick-Led Effort to Shield Ratepayers from Data Center Costs Passes House
Public statement · Office of Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick · Sep 16, 2026 · fitzpatrick.house.gov
- Fitzpatrick Introduces Bipartisan Measure to Bar Members of Congress from Profiting Off Earmarks
Public statement · Office of Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick · Sep 17, 2026 · fitzpatrick.house.gov
- Fitzpatrick, Quigley Lead Bipartisan Effort to Stop Sweeping Rollback of Endangered Species Protections
Public statement · Office of Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick · Jul 24, 2026 · fitzpatrick.house.gov
- Fitzpatrick Takes Edgely Fight to Congress with Bipartisan Community Protection Bill
Public statement · Office of Rep. Brian Fitzpatrick · Sep 3, 2026 · fitzpatrick.house.gov
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