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 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.
December 17, 1973: Brian Fitzpatrick Born
On December 17, 1973, Brian Kevin Fitzpatrick was born. He is now an American politician, attorney, and former FBI agent.
1992: Graduated High School
In 1992, Brian Fitzpatrick graduated from Bishop Egan High School in Fairless Hills, Pennsylvania.
1996: Graduated from La Salle University
In 1996, Brian Fitzpatrick graduated from La Salle University with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration.
2001: Completed MBA and Juris Doctor
In 2001, Brian Fitzpatrick completed both a Master of Business Administration at Pennsylvania State University and a Juris Doctor at the Penn State Dickinson School of Law.
April 26, 2016: Won Republican Primary
On April 26, 2016, Brian Fitzpatrick won the Republican primary with 78.4% of the vote.
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.
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: Clinton's Victory in District
In 2016, Fitzpatrick's district voted for Hillary Clinton, influencing the dynamics of his 2020 re-election.
2016: District Shift
In 2016, after redistricting, Fitzpatrick's district became more Democratic, with Hillary Clinton carrying it.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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: Did Not Sponsor Energy Bill
In 2019, Brian Fitzpatrick did not sponsor the 2019 version of the Energy Innovation and Carbon Dividend Act.
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: Voted for Donald Trump
In 2020, Brian Fitzpatrick voted for 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 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.
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: Environmental Scorecard Ranking
As of 2022, Brian Fitzpatrick has a lifetime score of 74% on the National Environmental Scorecard of the League of Conservation Voters, and is ranked as the most environmentally friendly Republican member of the House.
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: 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.
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.
2022: Received "F" Rating from NRA
In the 2022 midterm elections, Brian Fitzpatrick was the only Republican member of Congress to receive an "F" rating from the NRA Political Victory Fund.
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.
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: District Preference
In 2024, Brian Fitzpatrick represents a district that Kamala Harris would have won.
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.
