Most Talked-About Controversies Linked to Brian Fitzpatrick (American politician)
Controversies are a part of history. Explore the biggest scandals linked to Brian Fitzpatrick (American politician).
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.
2016: Wrote-in Mike Pence for President
During the 2016 election cycle, Brian Fitzpatrick said he would support the Republican presidential nominee but instead wrote-in Mike Pence.
May 4, 2017: Voted Against American Health Care Act
On May 4, 2017, Brian Fitzpatrick voted against the second attempt to pass the American Health Care Act.
2017: Opposed Travel Ban
In 2017, Brian Fitzpatrick opposed Trump's executive order imposing a temporary ban on entry to the U.S. to citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries.
2017: Voted for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act
In 2017, Brian Fitzpatrick voted for the Pain-Capable Unborn Child Protection Act, which would prohibit abortions performed after 20 weeks of pregnancy.
2017: Critical of DACA Program
In 2017, Brian Fitzpatrick was critical of President Obama's executive order establishing the DACA program.
July 2019: Fitzpatrick condemns Trump's remarks about the Squad
In July 2019, Brian Fitzpatrick was one of four Republican House members who voted to condemn inflammatory remarks made by then-President Trump about the Squad, a group of Democratic U.S. Representatives.
2019: Co-signed letter to Trump
In 2019, Brian Fitzpatrick co-signed a letter to President Donald Trump requesting him to veto any efforts to weaken anti-abortion policies.
2021: Voted against the Women's Health Protection Act
In 2021, Brian Fitzpatrick voted against the Women's Health Protection Act, which aimed to protect health-care professionals providing abortions.
2022: Voted for Ensuring Access to Abortion Act
In 2022, Brian Fitzpatrick was one of three Republicans to vote for H.R. 8297: Ensuring Access to Abortion Act of 2022.
March 2023: Voted Against Lower Energy Costs Act
In March 2023, Brian Fitzpatrick was the only Republican House member to vote against H.R. 1, Lower Energy Costs Act.
June 13, 2023: Voted Against Repealing ATF Regulations on Pistol Braces
On June 13, 2023, Brian Fitzpatrick and one other Republican, Thomas Kean Jr. of New Jersey, voted with Democrats against HJ 44, a bill repealing the ATF's new regulations on Pistol Braces.
