Career Timeline of Brian Fitzpatrick (American politician): Major Achievements and Milestones
How Brian Fitzpatrick (American politician) built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.
Brian Fitzpatrick is an American politician currently serving as a U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania since 2017. Representing districts including Bucks County, he is also an attorney and former FBI agent. He initially represented the 8th district, and later the 1st district from 2019 onwards.
April 26, 2016: Won Republican Primary
On April 26, 2016, Brian Fitzpatrick won the Republican primary with 78.4% of the vote.
2016: Ran for U.S. House Seat
In 2016, Brian Fitzpatrick ran for the open U.S. House seat of his brother Mike Fitzpatrick, who retired from Congress.
2016: Elected as Representative
In 2016, Brian Fitzpatrick, a moderate Republican, was elected as a U.S. Representative.
2016: Fitzpatrick criticizes mixed signals regarding Russian interference
In July 2018, Fitzpatrick said he was "frankly sickened by the exchange" between Trump and Putin. He criticized the "mixed signals" that the Trump administration was sending regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election.
September 2017: Urged Supreme Court to Limit Gerrymandering
In September 2017, Brian Fitzpatrick urged the U.S. Supreme Court to limit extreme partisan gerrymandering in Gill v. Whitford.
December 2017: Fitzpatrick votes for Tax Cuts and Jobs Act
In December 2017, Fitzpatrick voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in a party-line vote.
2017: Became U.S. Representative
In 2017, Brian Fitzpatrick became a U.S. representative from Pennsylvania, representing the 8th district at the time.
January 2018: Sponsored INTERDICT Act
In January 2018, Brian Fitzpatrick sponsored the International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology (INTERDICT) Act, which was signed into law.
February 2018: Opposed Partisan Drawing of Congressional Districts
In February 2018, Brian Fitzpatrick was the only Republican member of Congress from Pennsylvania not to take part in a lawsuit challenging a new district map drawn by Democrats, advocating for independent, nonpartisan citizen panels.
April 2018: Fitzpatrick leads bipartisan group discussing term limits with Trump
In April 2018, Fitzpatrick led a bipartisan group of freshmen House members in an Oval Office meeting to discuss a proposed constitutional amendment imposing congressional term limits with Trump.
April 2018: Fitzpatrick urges Trump to allow Mueller investigation
In April 2018, Fitzpatrick stated that Trump should stop attacking the FBI and allow Robert Mueller to complete his investigation, arguing against judging an institution based on the actions of a few individuals.
May 15, 2018: Won Republican Primary
On May 15, 2018, Brian Fitzpatrick won the Republican primary, defeating Dean Malik.
May 2018: Fitzpatrick introduces FAITH in Congress Act
In May 2018, Fitzpatrick and Stephanie Murphy introduced H.R. 5946, the Fostering Accountability, Integrity, Trust, and Honor (FAITH) in Congress Act, which aimed to end special perks for Members of Congress, ban former members from lobbying, and withhold paychecks for failing to pass a budget on time.
July 2018: Fitzpatrick criticizes Trump's Helsinki Summit exchange with Putin
In July 2018, Fitzpatrick criticized the "mixed signals" that the Trump administration was sending regarding Russian interference in the 2016 election, stating that Vladimir Putin had "manipulated" Trump at the Helsinki Summit and he was "frankly sickened by the exchange".
September 2018: Highlighted Climate Change as a Serious Issue
In September 2018, Brian Fitzpatrick highlighted man-made climate change as a serious issue at a forum and emphasized the need for Republicans to acknowledge it.
2018: Re-elected After Redistricting
In 2018, Brian Fitzpatrick was re-elected to the redrawn 1st district after a court-mandated redistricting of Pennsylvania's congressional districts.
2018: Endorsed by Giffords Law Center
In 2018, Brian Fitzpatrick was the only Republican endorsed by the Giffords Law Center to Prevent Gun Violence. He also voted to expand background checks and restrict assault weapon sales.
2018: Supported Path to Citizenship for DREAMers
In a 2018 debate, Brian Fitzpatrick said he supported a path to citizenship for DREAMers but that border security was necessary.
2019: Co-sponsored and Voted for Equality Act
In 2019, Brian Fitzpatrick co-sponsored and voted for the Equality Act, which would extend anti-discrimination protections to LGBT adults and minors.
2019: Voted for American Dream and Promise Act
In 2019, Brian Fitzpatrick voted for the American Dream and Promise Act, which included no new border security measures.
2019: District Renumbered
In 2019, Brian Fitzpatrick's district was renumbered as the 1st district.
2019: Fitzpatrick votes against Trump's impeachment
In 2019, Fitzpatrick voted against the first impeachment of President Donald Trump.
2020: Re-elected to Third Term
In 2020, Brian Fitzpatrick was re-elected to a third term, even though his district had voted for Clinton in 2016. He won by a 13-point margin.
2020: Trump endorsement controversy
In 2020, after LevittownNow.com obtained audio of Donald Trump endorsing Fitzpatrick's re-election, Fitzpatrick's office removed the publication from its press release list.
February 4, 2021: Voted to Strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of Committee Assignments
On February 4, 2021, Brian Fitzpatrick joined other Republicans and all voting Democrats in voting to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of her Education and Labor Committee and Budget Committee assignments.
March 2021: Voted for Bipartisan Background Checks Act
In March 2021, Brian Fitzpatrick was one of eight Republicans to join the House majority in passing the Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021.
May 19, 2021: Fitzpatrick votes to establish January 6 commission
On May 19, 2021, Brian Fitzpatrick joined all Democrats and 34 other Republicans in voting to approve legislation to establish the January 6 commission to investigate the storming of the U.S. Capitol.
October 21, 2021: Fitzpatrick votes to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress
On October 21, 2021, Brian Fitzpatrick was one of nine House Republicans to vote to hold Steve Bannon in contempt of Congress.
November 5, 2021: Voted for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act
On November 5, 2021, Brian Fitzpatrick was among 13 House Republicans who voted with a majority of Democrats for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act.
2021: Voted for Equality Act Again
In 2021, Brian Fitzpatrick was one of three Republicans to vote for the Equality Act when it passed the House again.
2021: Fitzpatrick votes against Trump's second impeachment; introduces censure resolution
In 2021, Fitzpatrick voted against Trump's second impeachment. Before the vote, he introduced a censure resolution against Trump condemning the rhetoric that led to the January 6 Capitol attack.
July 19, 2022: Voted for Respect for Marriage Act
On July 19, 2022, Brian Fitzpatrick and 46 other Republican representatives voted for the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify the right to same-sex marriage in federal law.
July 29, 2022: Voted for Bill Banning Assault Weapons
On July 29, 2022, Brian Fitzpatrick and one other Republican, Chris Jacobs, joined the Democrats in voting for a bill banning assault weapons.
2022: Re-election Victory
In 2022, Brian Fitzpatrick secured re-election, defeating Alex Entin in the Republican primary and Ashley Ehasz in the general election.
2022: Voted for Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act
In 2022, Brian Fitzpatrick was one of 39 Republicans to vote for the Merger Filing Fee Modernization Act of 2022, an antitrust package.
2022: Voted for Global Respect Act
In 2022, Brian Fitzpatrick was one of six Republicans to vote for the Global Respect Act, which sanctions foreign persons responsible for human rights violations against LGBTQI individuals.
2022: Fitzpatrick neglects pre-primary interview
In 2022, Fitzpatrick neglected to participate in a pre-primary interview with LevittownNow after his office removed the publication from its press release list in 2020.
2023: Fitzpatrick attends ceremony marking Capitol attack anniversary
In 2023, Fitzpatrick reportedly was the only House Republican to attend a ceremony marking the second anniversary of the January 6 Capitol attack, calling the attack a "terrible day that we can never let happen again".
2024: Re-elected to Fifth Term
In 2024, Brian Fitzpatrick won re-election to a fifth term.
2024: Won Republican Primary and General Election
In 2024, Brian Fitzpatrick won the Republican primary against Mark Houck and then defeated Ashley Ehasz in the general election.
2024: Introduced Captive Primate Safety Act
In 2024, Brian Fitzpatrick, along with Earl Blumenauer and Richard Blumenthal, introduced the Captive Primate Safety Act, which would prohibit the private ownership of chimpanzees and other primates as pets.
2024: Fitzpatrick pledges to respect 2024 election results
In 2024, Fitzpatrick was one of six Republicans to sign a bipartisan letter spearheaded by centrist House Representatives in which they pledged to respect the results of the 2024 presidential election.
