History of Brian Fitzpatrick (American politician) in Timeline

Brian Fitzpatrick is an American politician currently serving as a U.S. Representative for Pennsylvania since 2017. Representing a district including Bucks County and a part of Montgomery County, he previously worked as an attorney and an FBI agent. His congressional tenure began in the 8th district, later transitioning to the 1st district in 2019. Fitzpatrick's background includes law enforcement and legal expertise prior to his political career.

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December 17, 1973: Brian Fitzpatrick's Birth

On December 17, 1973, Brian Kevin Fitzpatrick was born. He is now an American politician, attorney, and former FBI agent.

1992: Graduation from Bishop Egan High School

In 1992, Brian Fitzpatrick graduated from Bishop Egan High School in Fairless Hills.

1996: Graduation from La Salle University

In 1996, Brian Fitzpatrick graduated from La Salle University with a Bachelor of Science in business administration.

2001: Completion of MBA and Juris Doctor

In 2001, Brian Fitzpatrick completed both a Master of Business Administration from Pennsylvania State University and a Juris Doctor from the Penn State Dickinson School of Law.

April 26, 2016: Fitzpatrick Wins Republican Primary

On April 26, 2016, Brian Fitzpatrick won the Republican primary with 78.4% of the vote, defeating Andy Warren and Marc Duome.

2016: Changed position on presidential candidate

During the 2016 election cycle, Brian Fitzpatrick initially said he would support the Republican presidential candidate chosen by primary voters in the 8th District. After Donald Trump became the nominee, Fitzpatrick reneged and said he would not vote for either major party candidate and 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, stating his concerns about rushing healthcare reform through Congress along partisan lines.

December 2017: Voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act

In December 2017, Brian Fitzpatrick voted for the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act in a party-line vote.

2017: Opposed Trump's Travel Ban

In 2017, Brian Fitzpatrick opposed Trump's executive order to temporarily ban entry to the U.S. for citizens of seven Muslim-majority countries, calling the policy misguided.

2017: Critical of Obama's DACA Program

In 2017, Brian Fitzpatrick was critical of President Obama's executive order establishing the DACA program, while also stating that the immigration system was broken.

January 2018: Sponsored INTERDICT Act Signed Into Law

In January 2018, the International Narcotics Trafficking Emergency Response by Detecting Incoming Contraband with Technology (INTERDICT) Act, sponsored by Brian Fitzpatrick, was signed into law by Trump. The law directs $15 million to U.S. Customs and Border Patrol to expand screening for fentanyl and opioids at the U.S. border.

April 2018: Discussed congressional term limits with Trump

In April 2018, Brian Fitzpatrick led a bipartisan group of freshmen House members in an Oval Office meeting at which they discussed with Trump a proposed constitutional amendment imposing congressional term limits.

May 15, 2018: Fitzpatrick Defeats Dean Malik in Republican Primary

On May 15, 2018, Brian Fitzpatrick defeated Dean Malik in the Republican primary, receiving 68.85% of the vote.

May 2018: Introduced the FAITH in Congress Act

In May 2018, Brian Fitzpatrick and Stephanie Murphy introduced H.R. 5946, the Fostering Accountability, Integrity, Trust, and Honor (FAITH) in Congress Act, which would end certain special perks reserved for Members of Congress, enact a lifetime ban preventing former Members of Congress from becoming lobbyists, and withhold Members' paychecks if they fail to pass a budget on time.

2018: Supported a path to citizenship for DREAMers

In a 2018 debate, Brian Fitzpatrick said he supported a path to citizenship for DREAMers, but that any immigration reform package has to deal with border security.

July 2019: Voted to condemn Trump's remarks about the Squad

In July 2019, Brian Fitzpatrick was one of four Republican House members who voted to condemn remarks that Trump had made about the Squad, a group of Democratic U.S. Representatives, all of whom were women of color.

2019: Co-sponsored and voted for the Equality Act

In 2019, Brian Fitzpatrick co-sponsored and voted for the Equality Act, extending anti-discrimination protections to LGBT adults and minors. The Act passed the House 236–173.

2019: Voted against Trump's first impeachment

In 2019, Brian Fitzpatrick voted against Trump's first impeachment.

2019: Voted for the American Dream and Promise Act

In 2019, Brian Fitzpatrick voted for the American Dream and Promise Act, which included no new border security measures.

2020: LevittownNow.com audio of Trump endorsing Fitzpatrick's 2020 re-election

After newsite LevittownNow.com obtained audio of Trump endorsing Fitzpatrick's 2020 re-election, Fitzpatrick's office removed the publication from its press release list.

2020: Voted for Trump

In 2020, Brian Fitzpatrick voted for Donald Trump.

February 4, 2021: Fitzpatrick Votes to Strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of Committee Assignments

On February 4, 2021, Brian Fitzpatrick joined 10 other Republican House members in voting with all voting Democrats to strip Marjorie Taylor Greene of her Education and Labor Committee and Budget Committee assignments.

May 19, 2021: Voted to establish the January 6 commission

On May 19, 2021, Brian Fitzpatrick was one of 35 Republicans to join all Democrats in voting to approve legislation to establish the January 6 commission meant to investigate the storming of the U.S. Capitol.

October 21, 2021: Voted 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: Fitzpatrick Votes for Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act

On November 5, 2021, Brian Fitzpatrick was among the 13 House Republicans who broke with their party and voted with a majority of Democrats for the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act, a $1.2 trillion infrastructure spending bill.

2021: Voted against Trump's second impeachment

In 2021, Brian Fitzpatrick voted against Trump's second impeachment but introduced a censure resolution against Trump that condemned the rhetoric that led to the January 6 Capitol attack.

2021: Voted for the Equality Act

In 2021, Brian Fitzpatrick was one of three Republicans to vote for the Equality Act when it passed the House again.

July 19, 2022: Voted for the 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.

2022: Fitzpatrick did not participate in interview with LevittownNow.com

Brian Fitzpatrick himself also neglected to participate in a pre-primary interview with LevittownNow in 2022.

2022: Legislator of the Year

In 2022, Brian Fitzpatrick was named a Legislator of the Year by Humane World Action Fund.

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 violations of internationally recognized human rights against LGBTQI individuals.

2023: Attended ceremony marking the second anniversary of the Capitol attack

In 2023, Brian Fitzpatrick reportedly was the only House Republican to attend a ceremony marking the second anniversary of the Capitol attack and called the attack a "terrible day that we can never let happen again".

2023: Legislator of the Year

In 2023, Brian Fitzpatrick was named a Legislator of the Year by Humane World Action Fund.

March 2024: Fitzpatrick Files Discharge Petition for Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act

In March 2024, Brian Fitzpatrick filed a discharge petition for the bipartisan Defending Borders, Defending Democracies Act, which would allocate funds to Ukraine, Israel, and Indo-Pacific allies, while also limiting federal funding for migrant transfers and requiring asylum seekers to remain in Mexico pending court dates.

2024: Represents District Won by Kamala Harris

In 2024, Brian Fitzpatrick is one of three Republicans to represent a district in which Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris won.

2024: Fitzpatrick Receives Humane Champion Award and 100+ Rating

In 2024, Brian Fitzpatrick received a 100+ rating from Humane World Action Fund's legislative scorecard and was named a Humane Champion, the highest award offered by the organization.

2024: Pledged to respect the results of the 2024 presidential election

In 2024, Brian 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.

2024: Ranked Most Bipartisan Legislator

In 2024, Brian Fitzpatrick was ranked the most bipartisan legislator for the fifth straight year by the Bipartisan Index.

2024: Re-election to a Fifth Term

In 2024, Brian Fitzpatrick won re-election to a fifth term.

2024: Wrote-in Nikki Haley

In 2024, Brian Fitzpatrick wrote-in Nikki Haley for president.

2024: Introduction of the Captive Primate Safety Act

In 2024, Brian Fitzpatrick, along with U.S. representative Earl Blumenauer and Senator Richard Blumenthal, introduced the Captive Primate Safety Act, which would prohibit the private ownership of chimpanzees and other primates as pets.

December 2025: Co-sponsored bill to extend ACA subsidies

In December 2025, Brian Fitzpatrick co-sponsored a bill to extend ACA subsidies for two years with new eligibility requirements and anti-fraud measures. He also signed a discharge petition to force a vote on extending subsidies for three years, but voted for a Republican bill that did not extend them.

December 17, 2025: Voted Against Protect Children's Innocence Act

On December 17, 2025, Brian Fitzpatrick was one of four Republicans to vote against the Protect Children's Innocence Act, which would ban access of gender-affirming care to minors.

2025: Cosponsored the American Families United Act

In 2025, Brian Fitzpatrick cosponsored the American Families United Act.

2025: Original cosponsor of the Restore Trust in Congress Act

In 2025, Brian Fitzpatrick was one of the original 16 cosponsors of the Restore Trust in Congress Act (H.R.5106), introduced on September 3rd, 2025, by Republican Chip Roy of Texas, to ban members of Congress and their spouses and dependents from owning and trading stocks.

2026: Cosponsor of the DIGNIDAD Act

In 2026, Brian Fitzpatrick cosponsored the DIGNIDAD Act, which proposes a pathway to legal status for up to 12 million illegal immigrants, coupled with stricter border enforcement and mandatory work and restitution requirements.

2026: Expressed support for gay marriage

In early 2026, Brian Fitzpatrick stated his support for gay marriage when asked about Republican politicians getting involved with the Greater Than campaign, which seeks to overturns Obergefell v. Hodges.