Scott Fitzgerald

Thanks to Chairman Selig for carrying forward President Trump’s promise to make America a home for responsible innovation.

The White House released a bombshell report yesterday showing the real cost of socialism in America. The grand total? $49 TRILLION, more than $350,000 per household, just over the next ten years. That’s the bill hardworking taxpayers will be on the hook for if the Democratic Socialists of America’s top policies are adopted. The good news? @POTUS’ leadership energizes Americans who believe in FREEDOM in key states like Wisconsin. One thing I know for sure: Wisconsinites aren’t buying what the socialists are selling.

Exciting news, the Safe Access to Cash Act just passed the Senate! Ensuring that Americans have reliable access to cash is essential for small businesses, rural communities, and individuals who depend on physical currency for their daily transactions. This legislation guarantees that non-bank ATMs receive the same federal protections as bank-owned machines, providing much-needed security for the small businesses that host them.

Today, the Supreme Court made a crucial ruling to help protect the integrity of our elections. States can use the @DHSgov SAVE program to verify voter eligibility on their voter rolls. It should NOT be controversial that only American citizens should be able to vote in our elections. It’s the law. https://t.co/6jSfD5xbA4

It was great to visit Leonardo DRS in Menomonee Falls. As we live in a time when China and other adversaries are tirelessly working to challenge America’s longstanding naval dominance, I am encouraged by the work being done here at Leonardo DRS to expand our Navy and mitigate the effects of China’s growth. As a Member of Congress, I have worked to deliver predictable funding for our shipbuilders, bolster our workforce, and support the critical work that Leonardo DRS contributes to our national security.

As the @JudiciaryGOP report lays out, the Biden-Harris DOJ and Jack Smith disregarded constitutional protections to subpoena the phone records of dozens of Members of Congress, and then prohibited their notification by imposing a boilerplate non-disclosure order. It’s time for the Senate to act on my NDO Fairness Act to ensure this political lawfare cannot happen again.

🚨@POTUS has done a great job securing our borders, and now the @TheJusticeDept is taking action to further secure our elections. These recent arrests make clear that illegal voting and voter registration fraud are real problems, and what we’re seeing is likely only the tip of the iceberg. As a member of the Election Integrity Caucus, ensuring our elections are protected and that every legal vote counts are a top priority. I’m proud to have voted for the SAVE America Act, and I’m extremely frustrated that the Senate has failed to act on a measure that will ensure only American citizens can vote in our elections. https://t.co/ykvZpvSHVG

State AGs should not be able to delay mergers that extend beyond their borders. Yet they’ve been doing that in droves since President Trump took office. The decision to challenge interstate mergers should rest solely with the @FTC and @TheJusticeDept, and my draft bill would clarify that. https://t.co/IOoEMRK35G

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, has introduced a discussion draft of legislation to provide the Federal Trade Commission (FTC) and Department of Justice (DOJ) with exclusive authority to review or challenge certain mergers and acquisitions with an inherent interstate or international nexus. “Over the last two years, we have witnessed multiple attempts by Democrat state attorneys general to challenge mergers and acquisitions that have already been approved by multiple federal and foreign regulators,” said Congressman Scott Fitzgerald. “These lawsuits—which are based entirely on political disagreements rather than legitimate antitrust concerns—provide uncertainty to businesses and harm consumers who would otherwise benefit from the efficiencies of a completed transaction. State AGs should not be able to delay mergers that extend beyond their territorial borders. My bill promotes federalism by asserting the federal government’s role as the sole authority in transactions effecting interstate commerce.” Congressman Fitzgerald’s proposed National Merger Uniformity and Federal Exclusivity Act would grant the FTC and DOJ with exclusive authority to investigate, challenge, approve, consent to, or settle transactions that are reasonably likely to have substantial direct economic effects on interstate or international commerce, foreign markets, international supply chains, or trade between the United States and foreign countries. State AGs would still be allowed to participate in reviews or challenges brought by federal regulators, and the bill would not affect a state’s ability to challenge mergers that are inherently intrastate. View the discussion draft here. Any person who wishes to provide feedback on the draft legislation may contact Congressman Fitzgerald’s Washington D.C. office at (202) 225-5101 for further guidance. ###

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act of 2026 and two joint resolutions challenging left-wing environmental regulations that have unnecessarily driven up costs. On the Lindsey O. Graham Sanctioning Russia and Iran Act: “America’s foreign policy must put the safety, security, and prosperity of the American people first,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “Russia and Iran are hostile regimes that threaten our national interests and continue to undermine stability around the world. This legislation gives the United States greater leverage to hold these regimes and those who support them accountable. Stronger sanctions give us greater leverage to force Russia to the negotiating table and pursue a lasting peace in Ukraine. These sanctions also strengthen our ability to confront the Iranian regime and protect American interests from its terrorist activities and nuclear ambitions.” Background: This bill imposes broad sanctions and economic restrictions on Russia in response to its war against Ukraine. It targets Russian government officials, financial institutions, state-owned entities, energy projects, defense suppliers, sanctions evaders, and vessels used to transport Russian energy products. The bill also authorizes tariffs of up to 500 percent on Russian imports and up to 100 percent on goods from certain countries that continue purchasing significant amounts of Russian oil or natural gas or facilitate sanctions evasion. It extends the Iran Sanctions Act through 2031. On H.J. Res 213: “Green New Deal activists should not be allowed to use the federal government to impose costly environmental mandates that drive up prices for American workers, businesses, and consumers,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “These burdensome regulations do nothing to make Americans safer or more prosperous, and they threaten jobs and economic growth. I’m proud to support this resolution to roll back these costly mandates and put American economic interests first.” Background: This resolution overturns a Biden-Harris Administration waiver that allows California to impose costly and burdensome mandates on ferries, tugboats, work boats, and commercial fishing boats. These requirements would cost maritime operators and consumers more than $2.5 billion and would not result in a meaningful reduction in emissions. On H.J. Res. 210: “The United States cannot sacrifice our energy security in pursuit of radical climate policies,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “These costly regulations threaten our energy supply, drive up prices for hardworking Americans, and put critical fuel supplies for our military at risk. I’m proud to support this resolution to overturn another reckless Biden-Harris Administration waiver.” Background: This resolution overturns a Biden-Harris Administration waiver covering ocean-going oil tankers docked in California waters. These rules disrupt oil imports and are contributing to refinery closures, including refineries supplying critical jet fuel for military use. ###

Yesterday, the Ratepayer Protection Act passed the House with overwhelming bipartisan support, 417-3. I was proud to support this legislation because hardworking Americans should not be forced to pay higher electric bills to power massive data centers. Data centers should pay for the electricity they use, period. It’s extremely frustrating that Senate Democrats are now blocking a bill that passed the House with such a strong display of bipartisanship. Apparently, lowering electric bills for their constituents isn’t a priority for Senate Democrats.

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WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), a member of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on Courts, Intellectual Property, Artificial Intelligence, and the Internet, introduced the Judicial Conduct and Disability Reform Act, the first major overhaul of the Judicial Conduct and Disability (JCDA) Act in more than 45 years and the latest since 2002. “The case of Judge Pauline Newman has exposed major flaws in the JCDA that warrant Congressional attention,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “For more than three years, Judge Newman has been unable to hear any cases while her case drags on. Meanwhile, the Chief Justice refused to grant Judge Newman’s request to transfer the proceedings to another circuit despite an obvious bias at the Federal Circuit and has now denied her petition for judicial review. My bill will correct this injustice against Judge Newman and ensure judges cannot be subjected to indefinite suspensions without due process.” The Judicial Conduct and Disability Reform Act makes four key reforms to the JCDA: Provides a statutory time limit for Judicial Conduct and Disability (JC&D) proceedings; Requires the mandatory transfer of cases against certain Circuit Court judges; Creates limited judicial review for challenging suspension orders; and Establishes an objective standard of recusal from JC&D proceedings. The bill also increases oversight and notification procedures to Congress when judges are subject to certain judicial conduct proceedings. This is a change from current law, which requires Congressional notification only when the Judicial Conference determines impeachment may be warranted. “For decades, the Judicial Conduct and Disability Act has helped ensure that judges who engage in unethical conduct are held accountable. But developments like Judge Newman's suspension and Judge Ross' misbehavior underscore the need for modernization,” said Executive Director of Fix the Court Gabe Roth. “Rep. Fitzgerald's amendments would strengthen the JCDA in several respects, by limiting the maximum duration of suspensions, facilitating the transfer of complaints where appropriate and enhancing Congress’s oversight responsibilities. They constitute a valuable contribution to judicial accountability, and Fix the Court is proud to endorse Rep. Fitzgerald's work.” “The Judicial Conduct and Disability Act was last amended almost a quarter of a century ago. Since then, high-profile proceedings have revealed gaps and flaws that warrant Congressional attention,” said federal judicial ethics expert Professor Arthur D. Hellman. “I applaud Rep. Fitzgerald for introducing this bill, which makes modest but important changes in the Act’s procedures. Although the bill responds particularly to the concerns raised by what has been called the ‘stealth impeachment’ of Judge Pauline Newman of the Federal Circuit, its provisions are broadly applicable and will serve the interests of judges and complainants alike.” Background: The Judicial Conduct and Disability Act of 1980 (28 U.S.C. §§ 351-364) authorizes any person, including the chief judge of the circuit, to file or initiate a written complaint alleging that a federal judge either has engaged in “conduct prejudicial to the effective and expeditious administration of the business of the courts,” or “is unable to discharge all the duties” of the office due to mental or physical disability. In 2023, Judge Pauline Newman of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit was the victim of a misconduct and disability investigation initiated by the Chief Judge of the Federal Circuit, who also chaired the judicial council charged with reviewing the complaint. In 2025, the Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit upheld a district court’s earlier ruling that it lacked standing to hear Judge Newman’s challenge of the suspension due to 28 U.S.C. § 357(c)’s bar on judicial review and, in June 2026, the Supreme Court denied Judge Newman’s petition for certiorari. Read the bill text here. ###

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of two critical pieces of legislation today: the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act of 2026 and the Preventing Rip-offs and Obtaining Oversight of Funds (PROOF) Act. On the National Fraud Enforcement Division Act: “American taxpayers work too hard to have their money siphoned away by fraudsters,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “This legislation gives the Department of Justice a permanent structure dedicated to going after major fraud schemes and holding those who steal from taxpayers accountable. There is zero excuse for not taking fraud seriously and the House of Representatives took action today to guarantee the DOJ can continue shutting these schemes down.” Background: This bill codifies the National Fraud Enforcement Division in federal law. This is critical to ensure the Department of Justice has a permanent structure focused on major fraud investigations and prosecutions to protect taxpayer dollars. On the PROOF Act: “Federal investigators can’t crack down on fraud if they can’t get the information needed to uncover it,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “The PROOF Act closes critical information gaps and gives DOJ the ability to access state program data when investigating fraud cases. If someone is stealing from a taxpayer-funded program, it’s a no-brainer that investigators should have the tools to find them, follow the money, and hold them accountable.” Background: This bill requires states provide program data when the Attorney General makes a written request related to a fraud investigation or prosecution. This applies to Medicaid, SNAP, unemployment benefits, pandemic relief, disaster assistance, housing programs, broadband funding, and other federally funded state programs determined to be vulnerable to fraud. ###

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, the Guarding Unprotected Aging Retirees from Deception (GUARD) Act, bipartisan legislation Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) introduced alongside Congressman Zach Nunn (IA-03) and Congressman Josh Gottheimer (NJ-05), passed the House of Representatives. The GUARD Act was introduced with one critical goal in mind—to combat financial fraud scams that target hardworking Americans. Scams have become increasingly complex, cross-jurisdictional, and technology-driven. Pig butchering schemes often combine social engineering, fake investment platforms, romance or confidence fraud, and cryptocurrency transactions that move quickly across wallets, exchanges, and borders. State, local, and tribal law enforcement are often the first point of contact for scam victims, but many agencies lack dedicated personnel, blockchain tracing tools, training, and coordination channels with financial institutions and federal law enforcement. The GUARD Act addresses this gap by allowing existing federal grant funds to be used more directly for financial fraud investigations, training, technology, data collection, and law enforcement coordination. “As technology continues to evolve, so do the tactics used by criminals to defraud hardworking Americans. The House passage of the GUARD Act is an important step toward giving state and local law enforcement the tools they need to combat financial fraud and protect victims,” said Rep. Fitzgerald. “By harnessing innovative technologies like blockchain, we can stay ahead of increasingly sophisticated scams and better protect Wisconsin seniors and families. I’m proud to co-lead this effort, and I urge my Senate colleagues to take up the GUARD Act and pass it swiftly.” “Iowa retirees spent a lifetime building their savings, and scammers are using increasingly sophisticated technology to steal it out from under them,” said Rep. Nunn. “The GUARD Act came directly from an Iowa sheriff's deputy who told me officers were watching criminals steal the life savings of hardworking Iowans but lacked the tools to track them down and recover the money. Today, the House voted to give state and local law enforcement the resources they need to pursue fraudsters, recover stolen funds, and deliver justice for victims. I urge the Senate to take it up without delay and get these protections to the Iowans who need them.” BACKGROUND: Financial fraud, elder exploitation, and cryptocurrency-enabled scams continue to impose significant losses on American consumers, particularly seniors. The FTC reported that consumers lost about $16 billion to fraud in 2025, the highest level on record, while reported fraud losses in 2024 totaled $12.5 billion. The FBI’s 2024 Internet Crime Report found that IC3 received 859,532 complaints with losses exceeding $16.6 billion, including more than $6.5 billion in cryptocurrency-related investment fraud losses. ###

CHARLOTTE, NC – Today, Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05), who serves as Chairman of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Administrative State, Regulatory Reform, and Antitrust, held a field hearing in North Carolina titled, “Examining Healthcare Markets: Fraud and Competition.” Rep. Fitzgerald issued the following statement about the hearing: “I think we can all agree that there is something wrong with the American healthcare system. The price of care is sky high, in part because of the design of, and rampant fraud occurring in, the Obamacare insurance system. “Obamacare promised affordable healthcare for Americans. But it has not lived up to that promise. The price of Obamacare plans has increased at twice the rate of employer-sponsored plans. Instead of doing something about the artificially inflated prices, the Biden Administration just handed out more subsidies. “To add insult to injury, because the Obamacare system does not trust Americans to make decisions about their own healthcare coverage, those subsidies go straight into the pockets of insurance companies instead of the American people. “In the Working Families Tax Cuts bill, Republicans prevented illegal aliens from receiving premium tax credits. We also removed the cap on repayments to the federal government for excessive subsidies and added stricter eligibility verification to ensure people do not receive generous subsidies before their eligibility is determined. “I also supported the Lower Health Care Premiums for All Americans Act that passed the House late last year. House Republicans recognize that we cannot keep writing blank checks for heavily subsidized programs that continue to drive up costs. “While we have taken huge steps in the right direction, Congress must build on that progress to protect taxpayers, crack down on fraud, and ensure these subsidies go to people who are actually eligible. “That’s exactly why we gathered in North Carolina for this field hearing, to gather additional solutions. North Carolina has redefined its healthcare industry through investments in cutting-edge tech and research hubs, as well as a statewide rural health transformation program. As a result, the state has received national rankings in healthcare innovation and quality.” Watch Congressman Fitzgerald's opening statement from the hearing: Background: This hearing examined how mergers, certificate of need laws, regulations, vertical integration, and insurance fraud are affecting healthcare access and affordability across the United States. The hearing also reviewed how Obamacare subsidies inflate healthcare costs and create an environment ripe for waste, fraud, and abuse. ###

🚨 Tune in now to our field hearing! Watch: https://t.co/13no0bfQqR

What an incredibly frightening experience. I’m so thankful Tom and the pilot made it back safely to their families. Truly a miracle. Keep up the fight, @TomTiffanyWI!

25 years ago today, America was forever changed. We remember the innocent lives lost on September 11, 2001, and honor the courage, sacrifice, and resilience of the Americans who came together in the days that followed. Perhaps what makes 25 years feel so significant is the contrast. We have seen a dramatic shift in our country since that day, and in some corners, the patriotism, unity, and love of America that defined our nation in the aftermath of 9/11 can feel almost unrecognizable. Too often, patriotism itself is treated as something to be ashamed of rather than something to be proud of. But that American spirit is not gone. The vast majority of Americans still believe in this country, cherish our freedoms, and understand that America is worth fighting for. It is our responsibility to carry that spirit forward, defend the freedoms we have been given, and pass that love of country on to the next generation. We will never forget the victims. We will never forget the heroism. We will never stop fighting for the freedom and ideals that make America worth defending. 🇺🇸

One year ago today, Charlie Kirk was tragically assassinated while exercising his right to speak freely and engage Americans in the political process. His murder was a pivotal moment in our country’s history and an event that changed the political landscape of America forever. Charlie inspired millions of Americans, especially young people, to get involved, speak boldly, and stand up for their beliefs. His impact will be felt for generations to come. Charlie will never be forgotten, and my prayers remain with the Kirk family. 🇺🇸

Secure borders save lives. No debate necessary. The proof is in the numbers. Yet, Democrats advocate for open borders. Can’t reason with insanity. https://t.co/owE7hC4F59

2444 Rayburn House Office Building, Washington, DC 20515 Email Me (202) 225-5101 Subscribe WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statements in response to the passage of two critical measures this week: H. Res. 1490 - Condemning Socialism in All Forms and H.R. 1501 - Protecting Domestic Mining Act. On the Resolution Condemning Socialism: “We have seen a dramatic rise in socialism in the United States over the past year which is completely antithetical to the American way of life and what the Founders intended,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “This Resolution, which 192 House Democrats opposed, formally condemns socialism in all its forms, including the Democratic Socialists of America, and opposes socialist policies in the United States. Socialism gives government more power and leaves the people with less freedom. That is the exact opposite of what America stands for.” On the Protecting Domestic Mining Act: “This legislation will help make it easier to produce the minerals the United States needs right here at home,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “By improving the permitting process for mining and mineral processing, we will strengthen our domestic supply chains and reduce our dependence on foreign adversaries like China. This is key to protecting our national security and supporting American manufacturing.” ###

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald (WI-05) issued the following statement after voting to pass the Senate Amendment to H.R. 6500 - Continuing Appropriations Act, 2027. “Keeping the government open is the responsible thing to do,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “This legislation keeps the government funded through December 11, 2026, ensures critical services continue, provides certainty for our military, and supports our national security priorities. I voted to keep the government open and avoid another reckless shutdown while we work to complete the appropriations process here in the House.” ###

WASHINGTON, DC – Congressman Scott Fitzgerald’s (WI-05) NDO Fairness Act, legislation aimed at restoring transparency, reinforcing constitutional rights, and ending the pattern of surveillance overreach, passed the House of Representatives unanimously today. Earlier this year, Congressman Fitzgerald questioned former Special Counsel Jack Smith during a House Judiciary Committee hearing that focused on Smith’s investigations and prosecutions of President Trump. As mentioned by multiple committee members during the hearing, the unconstitutional subpoena of phone records for Members of Congress was a gross abuse of power. Not only did Smith’s team fail to notify the Federal Judge that the subpoenas were for Members of Congress, but he also imposed a non-disclosure order, or NDO, prohibiting the phone companies from notifying Members of the search. The NDO Fairness Act would require notification of a subpoena after 90 days, ensuring all Americans, not just Members of Congress, have a right to challenge the constitutionality of a subpoena. “The government should not be able to secretly search Americans’ private information and then prevent them from ever knowing it happened,” said Congressman Fitzgerald. “The NDO Fairness Act restores fundamental safeguards against government overreach by ensuring Americans have the opportunity to learn when their information has been searched. I thank my colleagues for supporting this legislation, and I urge the Senate to act quickly to advance these critical protections.” BACKGROUND: The NDO Fairness Act reins in prosecutorial abuse and executive branch overreach by strengthening the standards prosecutors must meet when seeking to place non-disclosure orders (NDOs) on service providers. This bill will prevent federal prosecutors from using indefinite and often boilerplate secrecy orders to access third-party communications data. It will also ensure an individual is notified within 90 days when their data was searched and allow that individual to request a copy of any information disclosed. ###

Please join me for tonight’s Telephone Town Hall! Looking forward to speaking with constituents about all the pressing issues facing WI-05. Visit: https://t.co/mVIyZw61re https://t.co/ZF0pqEsmcl